DrNicoleBaldwin MD
Time to clear up a common misconception I see in my office about fevers… Giving a fever reducer doesn’t actually “take the fever away” or do anything to treat the illness that is the reason for the fever. Fever reducers work to block the inflammatory response in our body that is leading to the elevated temperature (aka fever) but once that medicine wears off, that inflammatory response often comes right back (and that’s normal). When to be concerned about fever: 🚩If your child is less than 3 months of age 🚩If your child has a temp of 100.4 or above for more than 5 days 🚩If your child is dehydrated (not urinating AT LEAST every 6-8 hours) 🚩If your child is lethargic when their temperature is back to normal 🚩If your child is immunocompromised Please call your pediatrician right away if your child has any of those 🚩 As far as “height” of fever that we get worried about - there really isn’t a number. We look more at how your child is acting vs. the number on the thermometer. That being said, if your child’s temp is above 104.5 it’s very reasonable to call your pediatrician just to check in (but it’s unlikely you will need to go to the emergency room). Drop any ???’s you have about fever in the comments 👇 #pediatrician #pediatrics #drbaldwinsays #fever #parentsoftiktok #medicalinformation
DrNicoleBaldwin MD
#PedsSquad is here to support all #lgbtqplus youth and their families - not just during #Pride month, but always! #pridemonth🏳️🌈 #supportlgbtq
DrNicoleBaldwin MD
Parents (especially moms) hear me: YOU WILL NOT SCREW UP YOUR KIDS IF YOU LOSE IT IN FRONT OF THEM ON OCCASION. I hear from soooo many parents who feel guilty because they feel that they aren’t parenting “perfectly.” Here’s a little secret - there’s no such thing as a perfect parent! And honestly parenting strategies that work for one child often don’t work for another. If you’re reading a book or following someone on social media that says they have discovered THE ONE perfect way to parent - they are lying. I’ve raised 2 children and had to employ VERY different strategies for both. And guess what - I yelled at them sometimes…I was impatient sometimes…I didn’t always offer explanation for everything I asked them to do. And you know what - they’re pretty amazing adults. Because I also apologized when I lost my 💩, I showed love to them daily and I was there for them when they needed me. When you get angry in front of your child and then you allow them to watch you self regulate, calm down, and apologize for your outburst you are MODELING the behavior you want from them. That’s how kids learn! Of course I’m not suggesting you lose it on purpose (and if you find you’re losing it frequently, it might be a good idea to reach out for help), but I hope this helps relieve some guilt in those times that you do lose it. Parenting is hard as hell! Please don’t let someone guilt you for not doing it “perfectly!” #parenting #parentsoftiktok #drbaldwinsays #pediatrician #parentingtoddlers #parentingtips
DrNicoleBaldwin MD
Can we PLEASE stop teaching children nicknames for their genitals. It’s just a part of their body - like their fingers or ears. #pediatrician #pediatrics #parentsoftiktok #parentsoftoddlers #parentsofinfants #drbaldwinsays
DrNicoleBaldwin MD
If you have kids - you’ve encountered (or will at some point) hand, foot, mouth disease…but did you know these 5 things? #pediatrician #medicaltiktok #handfootandmouthdisease
DrNicoleBaldwin MD
It’s true tho…#doctorsoftiktok #pediatrician #pediatriciansoftiktok
I love my job! What questions do you have about #pediatrics ? #pediatriciansoftiktok