The Peds MD

Charlotte NC's very own holistic housecalls pediatrician.

01/10/2026

Let’s face it- there’s a million things out there marketed for infants/kids. Actually bazillions 😅

There can be a time and place for everything, but for now- here’s my (very) rapid fire answer to some common things I hear about! Talk to your pediatrician if you have Q’s or need help with an insta ad or product rec (members- shoot me a text 😅)

01/07/2026

The biggest jump of my life. No joke 😅

I spent at least half the year with imposter syndrome and the other half pinching myself. The results speak for themselves. Excited for 2026!!

01/05/2026

What’s a sign that my kid may have RSV?

Secretions! Though RSV can look different between kids, one of the hallmarks is lots of secretions. Managing these is definitely part of getting through this illness. Think nasal saline, snot suckers, and other things.

Sometimes the congestion and secretions are so bad your infant may refuse to drink. So… If you’re worried your kid may be dehydrated or is breathing a bit too hard, reach out to your pediatrician!

01/02/2026

Fun fact: 0 of our members went to a local urgent care in 2025 😊

While an investment with Peds MD can seem like a lot, we save our members a LOT of time and money. This is even more meaningful when it comes to increasing premiums.

Submit a membership inquiry today to learn more!

Charlotte businesses: Wondering how Peds MD can help your business reduce healthcare costs and increase employee efficiency? Want an employee benefit that actually gets used? Reach out too!

12/31/2025

When a fever or mild pain is knocking your kid down, a lot of people ask me which form of acetaminophen (active ingredient in Tylenol) I prefer. First, I usually tell them I prefer ibuprofen for kids 6+ months 😅 Second, I tell them to reach for Genexa Pain and Fever relief. Here are some of the reasons why!

I prefer ibuprofen overall because it lasts longer. But both can be effective together when it’s needed.

Remember- fevers are a healthy reaction in the body to an illness. So don’t treat just a number, treat your child!

12/23/2025

Want to know an easy way to save a little money on fever meds this time of year? 👇

Buy children’s ibuprofen and or tylenol! (Genexa is the brand I prefer).

For Tylenol in the US (active ingredient: acetaminophen), both children’s and infant concentration of the medication is the same. You’re paying extra for a small syringe and a different chart on the back.

For Motrin* (active ingredient: ibuprofen), there are two forms available. Infant (concentrated) and children’s. Important for you to know the dose as the infant version is twice as concentrated. Definitely review your child’s dose with your pediatrician! (*Motrin/ibuprofen is only for 6mo and above).

The takeaway: Children’s Tylenol/motrin can be given to an infant and vice versa. Once you have a syringe, stop paying extra for the infant version and buy the children’s versions.

During visits with my tiny patients, I make sure to explain this key difference. I also send my parents their child’s dosing for each medication to avoid confusion- because it is confusing 😅

Always double check your child’s actual dose with your pediatrician and remember- fevers aren’t the enemy!

12/19/2025

We had so much fun having our members at this week for our inaugural holiday party. It was awesome to see how this community is continuing to grow, and we’re excited about where we’re going in 2026 😊

Happy holidays, everyone!

12/16/2025

How can a bottle of Nair save you hundreds or thousands of dollars on medical expenses? 👀

Hair tourniquets happen, and can be scary. When you have a very fussy kiddo, check their fingers and toes for one! You’ll see a blue/purple area with what looks like a tight area where the hair has curled around the area. Usually it’s the tips of the affected body part. With it being gloves/socks season, we’re bound to see some of this here in town.

Talk about a return on investment…

Apply nair to the area and watch it magically dissolve the hair, resolving the hair tourniquet. You’ll need to make sure the area returns to normal color afterwards.

Always talk to your doctor when your kiddo has a hair tourniquet to make sure everything looks good and heals properly!

12/11/2025

Swipe to see a secret I tell parents about to keep them healthy this season 😅

There are different brands but I really like this one!

You’re welcome 🫡

12/09/2025

🦠RSV is here in Charlotte, so how worried should I be as a parent?!

For many kids and adults, RSV manifests as a common cold. In some though, it can move down into the lungs causing trouble breathing. In general, we worry about this happening more in young infants, older adults, and anyone with risk factors (like underlying asthma, among other things).

Talk to your provider if you’re worried you or your child may have RSV!!

11/30/2025

What do I like to have on hand when my kids are sick?

Newsflash- we’re already seeing RSV and even some flu in the area. So buckle up and be prepared!

Here are some of my top used items- and don’t forget about saline for those little noses 👃

11/27/2025

RSV vaccine… what exactly is it?!

When we use the term “vaccine”, we usually think our body is going to respond to it by making antibodies that last for a while. But not all shots do this!

The RSV shot for infants (Beyfortus) doesn’t confer any life-long immunity, just protects your kid for a few months during season (5 months in studies). It doesn’t work like a “vaccine” which stimulates the immune system to make its own antibodies (which usually last a lot longer). It is a lab-made version of antibodies to a specific RSV protein that, over time, the body identifies as foreign (i.e. not self made) and destroys.

Adult vaccines, unlike the kiddo shots, do stimulate the immune system to make antibodies, making them last longer.

RSV is super contagious and like any virus, can move into the lungs causing serious complications. We’re already seeing it locally. If you’re worried your kiddo may have RSV- see your pediatrician! Members- shoot me a text 😊

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