On Call With Dr. Anselm Anyoha

In this episode of On Call with Dr. Anselm Anyoha, we tackle diaper rash in babies, one of the most common and frustrating concerns for new parents. Diaper rash can appear just days after birth and may recur throughout infancy, even when parents are doing everything “right.” Dr. Anyoha explains why diaper rash is so common, highlighting the role of sensitive infant skin, constant moisture, frictio...

In this episode of On Call with Dr. Anselm Anyoha, we break down cradle cap in babies, a common skin condition that often looks alarming but is almost always harmless. Cradle cap—also known as infantile seborrheic dermatitis—appears as scaly, crusty, sometimes greasy patches on a baby’s scalp and can show up within the first few weeks of life. Dr. Anyoha explains what cradle cap is and what it is...

In this episode of Encore with Dr. Anselm Anyoha, we break down one of the most common—and anxiety-provoking—newborn conditions: jaundice in newborns. Jaundice causes a yellow discoloration of a baby’s skin and eyes due to a buildup of bilirubin, a natural by-product of red blood cell breakdown. Dr. Anyoha explains why newborns are especially prone to jaundice, highlighting the combination of incr...

n this episode of On Call with Dr. Anselm Anyoha, we take a clear, compassionate look at infantile colic, one of the most frustrating and exhausting challenges in early infancy. Colic is defined as prolonged, inconsolable crying in otherwise healthy babies, typically beginning around three weeks of age and resolving by three to four months. Dr. Anyoha explains how colic differs from normal crying,...

In this episode of on call with Dr. Anselm Anyoha, we focus on anemia in babies and young children, with special attention to iron-deficiency anemia, the most common and preventable form worldwide. Dr. Anyoha explains anemia in simple terms, highlighting how iron is essential for making hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to the brain and body. When iron levels are low, children may experience fatigu...

In this episode of On Call with Dr. Anselm Anyoha, we explore one of the most joyful and meaningful early milestones in infant development: the social smile. Many parents notice early smiles in newborns and wonder whether they “count.” Dr. Anyoha explains the difference between reflex smiles and a true social smile, which typically begins around 6 to 8 weeks of age and becomes well established by...

Your baby’s first visit to the pediatrician is one of the earliest and most meaningful milestones of parenthood. In this episode of On Call with Dr. Anselm Anyoha, we walk parents through what happens at that first appointment, why it matters, and how it helps families feel confident during the earliest days of a newborn’s life. Typically scheduled when a baby is three to five days old, this visit...

Separation from caregivers is one of the most powerful and painful experiences a child can endure. In this episode of On Call with Dr. Anselm Anyoha, we explore how caregiver separation affects children emotionally, psychologically, and developmentally—and why protecting the caregiver-child bond is essential for healthy growth. Drawing on decades of pediatric practice and training in infant mental...

Belly pain in toddlers—also called abdominal pain in young children—is one of the most common and most confusing concerns parents face. In this episode of On Call with Dr. Anselm Anyoha, we explore why tummy pain in toddlers is so difficult to interpret, how it often presents in subtle ways, and how parents and pediatricians work together to separate harmless causes from serious conditions. Toddle...

Ear pain in children is one of the most common—and most stressful—reasons parents seek urgent medical care. In this episode of On Call with Dr. Anselm Anyoha, we unpack why ear pain can appear suddenly, cause intense distress, and leave families feeling anxious, especially at night. Dr. Anyoha explains that ear pain does not always mean an ear infection. While middle ear infections (otitis media)...

In this episode of Encore with Dr. Anselm and Johar, we talk about anxiety in children—what it looks like, why it happens, how pediatricians recognize it, and what parents can do to help. Anxiety is more than normal childhood worry. When fear and worry become persistent, they can affect a child’s school performance, sleep, friendships, and confidence. Many children don’t say “I’m anxious.” Instead...

In this episode of On Call with Dr. Anselm Anyoha, we take a clear, calm, and evidence-based walk through the real diseases childhood vaccines prevent—and why they still matter, even when parents rarely see them anymore. Many parents ask: Why does my child need so many vaccines? What are these diseases really like? And what happens if a child gets one? This episode answers those questions in plain...

Why do babies die—and what can parents do to reduce that risk? In this deeply compassionate and informative episode of On Call with Dr. Anselm, we take on one of the hardest but most important conversations in parenting and public health: infant mortality and newborn survival. Using clear, respectful language, the episode explains the most common causes of newborn death, including maternal health...

Where do new mothers really get their everyday parenting information? In this episode of On Call with Dr. Anselm and Joha, we explore a question that surprises many families: pediatricians are often not the first place parents turn for answers—especially in the middle of the night. Drawing from clinical experience and doctoral research in infant mental health and childhood development, Dr. Anselm...

Infant and child mental health is often overlooked—but it is one of the most important foundations for lifelong well-being. In this episode of On Call with Dr. Anselm Anyoha, we explore what mental health truly means for babies, infants, and young children, long before diagnoses or labels ever come into play. Mental health in early life is about inner well-being—a child’s ability to feel safe, exp...

Examining a sick 12-month-old can be one of the most challenging moments in pediatric care—and one of the most stressful for parents. In this episode of On Call with Dr. Anselm, we walk parents through what really happens when a one-year-old is sick, uncomfortable, and unable to explain what hurts. At this age, toddlers are alert, mobile, and highly aware of their surroundings. Many already associ...

In this episode of On Call with Dr. Anselm Anyoha, we explore an often overlooked but powerful milestone in infant development: social and emotional sophistication at 9 months of age. Inspired by a real clinic visit, Dr. Anyoha explains how a quiet, observant baby can actually be a deeply engaged thinker. Parents will learn what it means when a 9-month-old carefully watches faces, follows movement...

When should a baby start walking—and when should parents worry? In this episode of On Call with Dr. Anselm Anyoha, a board-certified pediatrician and child development expert breaks down everything parents need to know about walking milestones in infants and toddlers. Learn the normal age range for walking, why some children walk later than others, how prematurity affects milestones, and whether s...

In this episode of On Call with Dr. Anselm, we explore why play is one of the most powerful tools children use to grow emotionally, socially, cognitively, and physically. Drawing on decades of pediatric and developmental science, including insights from T. Berry Brazelton, this conversation breaks down how play begins in infancy and evolves into the complex social learning that prepares children f...

Raising a child with a disability or autism can feel overwhelming, especially when parents are unsure what a diagnosis really means or what steps to take next. In this episode of On Call with Dr. Anselm Anyoha, board-certified pediatrician Dr. Anselm Anyoha provides clear, compassionate guidance for parents navigating childhood disabilities and autism spectrum disorder. This episode explains the d...

    What happens when one family decides to turn the holidays into a shared creative experience instead of just another busy season? In this special first-ever family group recording, Dr. Anselm Anyoha sits down with his wife and children for a candid, joyful, and deeply human conversation about family bonding, creativity, and making memories during the holidays. Recorded just days after Christmas...

In this episode of On Call with Dr. Anselm Anyoha, parents learn how infants and toddlers experience the loss of a father and what they can do to support their child’s emotional well-being. Dr. Anyoha explains that even very young babies notice a parent’s absence through disrupted routines, changes in touch and voice, and the loss of daily interactions. Toddlers may show clinginess, anxiety, sleep...

In this episode of On Call with Dr. Anselm Anyoha, parents of toddlers learn how to recognize, respond to, and prevent pulled elbow, also known as nursemaid’s elbow. Dr. Anyoha explains that this common injury occurs when the head of the radius slips out of its ligament, causing sudden pain and immobility in a child’s arm. Typical situations include playtime accidents or unintentional tugs by care...

In this episode of On Call with Dr. Anselm Anyoha, parents of young children learn how to recognize, manage, and prevent hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD). Dr. Anyoha explains the hallmark symptoms, including vesicular rashes on the hands, feet, and buttocks, painful mouth sores, mild fever, irritability, and difficulty eating. He discusses how HFMD spreads through close contact, contaminated s...

In this episode of On Call with Dr. Anselm Anyoha, parents learn why measles remains a serious threat to young children despite modern medicine. Dr. Anyoha shares his personal “measles memory” from his medical training in Nigeria, where he witnessed children suffer severe complications including pneumonia, dehydration, convulsions, and even death. The episode explains key measles symptoms—fever, c...