Dr. Jay's FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)

Each day I get dozens and dozens of questions in my office and lots more online. You'll find many of those questions answered below. In addition, this web site has a very nice "search" function which can help you find even more information. Feel free to send us your unique questions to be considered for inclusion on this page, and be sure to check back here for frequent updates. --Dr. Jay Gordon

Breastfeeding

• Colonoscopy Medications 
• Gastric Bypass
• Infant Cereal and Juice 
• Iron Fortified Cereal in Breastfed Infants
• Supplemental Water in Breastfed Infants 
• Tummy Aches In Breastfed Infant
• Use of Retin-A

Development

• Speech Development

• Airplane Trip with Infant 
• Alternative Treatment for Ear Infections  
• Alternative Treatments for Depression
• Antibiotics, Viruses and Bacteria
• Are Walkers Safe?
• Beyond Pills- Treating Winter Illnesses 
• Body Temperature & Skin Color 
• Can Dairy Products Cause Constipation? 
• Crying and Pain 
• Encopresis 
• Flu Shot  
• Ibuprofen a concern?  
• Jaundice in Newborns
• Metatarsus Adductus (Bowed Legs) 
• Plagiocephaly (Flat Head)
• Reducing Allergies 
• Steroids in Children  
• Toddler's Toe Curls Under 
• Treating Flattened Head
• What Anesthetic is Best for Circumcision?
• What is RSV? 
• Winter Viruses

Nutrition

• Adding Fat to Baby's Diet
• Basic Nutrition for Toddler
• Caloric Needs for Toddler
• Colic 
• Drop in Growth Curve
• Slow Weight Gain 

Parenting Issues

• New Sibling
• Resistant to Bath Time

Sleep

• Dr. Ferber and the Family Bed 
• How Much do Newborns Sleep? 
• Newborn Sleeping Arrangements 

Traveling

• First Aid Kit

Vaccinations

• Hepatitis B Vaccine
• MMR Vaccine 
• Rotavirus Vaccine
• Vaccines in Preemies 
• Vaccination Schedule