Healthy Baby, Happy Parent

From over-the-counter medications to antibiotics, humidifiers to snot-suckers...what are the best ways to help a sick baby feel better soon? Pediatrician Dr. Zaigham Tahir of Children's Wisconsin Urgent Care gives us the most up-to-date information on treating common colds and viruses, and much more in the second part of this two-part episode series. 

Baby's first cough, fever and sniffles can cause a lot of anxiety. What's really going on when baby doesn't feel well, what's the best way to treat common colds and viruses, and how do you know when it's time to call the doctor? In this episode pediatrician Dr. Zaigham Tahir from Children's Wisconsin Urgent Care offers tons of reassurance and some great advice to help parents figure out which symptoms are normal - and when it's time to take baby in to be seen.

What does it really mean to “sleep through the night” - and when will your baby do it? How come babies sometimes seem to be great sleepers...and then suddenly start waking up every half-hour again? What's the best way to get baby to fall and STAY asleep? In this episode, Children's Wisconsin pediatrician Dr. Barbara Calkins tackles the most common sleep-related issues new parents face.

Every parent wants their baby to get the best possible start. Luckily,  there are easy, fun things every mom and dad can do to help your baby learn and grow. Listen along as Children's Wisconsin pediatrician Dr. Kristen Bencik shares tips on how playing with, talking to, and just loving your baby can help them thrive. 

Are you ready for baby? Listen as pediatrician Dr. Patrick Lehman advises expecting parents what they REALLY need to know, do, and have before baby comes along - and what *isn't* so necessary. From registering for nursery essentials to preparing for your hospital stay, this episode of the Healthy Baby, Happy Parent podcast from Children's Wisconsin is a reassuring, realistic take on getting ready for the new addition to your family. 

New parents have a lot of questions. Healthy Baby, Happy Parent can help you find the answers. From getting your baby to sleep to dealing with that first cold and much more, each episode offers been-there-done-that advice from the pediatric experts at Children’s Wisconsin.  Parenting isn’t always easy, but this podcast will help you make decisions with a little more confidence and help your whole family thrive. Tune in weekly for new episodes!