Claudia McAllaster MD

12/21/2022

12/21/2022

When is the right age for your child to have a cell phone? 10 short questions about your child’s behaviors, developmental maturity, and your family’s values may help with your decision. Start the quiz today. https://bit.ly/3OX1dpM

11/23/2022

If treatment is needed for coughs and colds, home remedies may work better than medicines. Learn more here.

11/23/2022

Respiratory illnesses like the flu and RSV are here. And spreading. Here are some ways to keep your child healthy this season. http://ow.ly/CeT550Ljqou

11/23/2022

11/23/2022

Baby, it's cold outside! Keep your baby safe and warm (but avoid overheating) by dressing them properly for sleep and keeping blankets and other items out of the crib.

❌Never cover baby's head with hats during sleep and avoid loose blankets that could cover their face.
✅A sleep sack or wearable blanket is a great safe way to keep baby warm during sleep!
✅Keep the room at a comfortable temperature for a lightly clothed adult.
✅You can monitor your baby's temperature during sleep by checking their core (avoid using hands and feet as a gauge for baby's temperature as these are often always cold for babies!) and watch for signs of overheating. These could include:
❗️Flushed cheeks
❗️Rapid breathing
❗️Sweating

*courtesy of the Iowa SIDS Foundation

11/23/2022

After you have had your fill of Thanksgiving turkey and pie, you can look forward to some musical holiday fun at the Library on Tuesday, Dec. 6 from 5 to 6 p.m. Register at https://tinyurl.com/LVPL-holiday-songs

11/23/2022

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/chest-lungs/Pages/Coughs-and-Colds-Medicines-or-Home-Remedies.aspx

If treatment is needed for coughs and colds, home remedies may work better than medicines. Learn more here.