Las Vegas Child Health Resources from Dr. Eileen Shi, Board Certified Pediatrician
Having health information and guidance you can trust is so important as a parent. You'll find article son healthy babies, growing children, nutrition and more here in the Little Roots blog.
Childhood Fevers Made Simple: A Holistic Approach
When is a fever too high for a child? This is a question I get asked often by worried parents, as high childhood fevers can be dangerous or signify that something serious is going on. The truth is, it is difficult to judge just based on your child’s temperature how severe the illness is. Both…
Help Your Child Prepare for their Next Visit to the Pediatrician
Your child’s Well-child Visit is a big day! Some kids love going to the doctors for check-ups, but some dread it terribly, fearing shots, being put on the spot, and feeling like they have to be perfect. The secret is, we love to see you as you are! Even as pediatricians, we are not perfect…
Creating a Healthy Gut for Children: Prebiotics and Probiotics
We have come a long way in understanding how our dietary and lifestyle choices affect our health down to the gut. Microbiome refers to the thousands of species of bacteria that live in and on us, many offering protection to our health. Studies have shown that when there is a good balance of beneficial bacteria…
Behavioral Therapy for ADHD
Aside from medications and non-stimulants, there are many modalities of therapy and treatment for children with ADHD. Treating each child should always be a joint decision amongst the child, the family, and the clinician. When considering how to treat ADHD, one must consider all the treatment options and what works best for the individual child…
Newborns and Pacifiers
Many years ago, when I was still training as a pediatric resident, nearly every newborn in the nursery had his own pacifier in the bassinet. Fast-forward to almost 13 years now, there is so much mixed information about whether pacifiers should be used or not that it is easy to see why many parents feel…
Sun protection in the summer for babies
Summertime is one of those times when kids are out of school and spending lots of time outside playing sports, riding bikes, swimming, surfing, and enjoying the great outdoors. While it might seem like summer vacation is a fun-filled time filled with sunshine and relaxation, there are some things parents need to know about protecting…
How to treat constipation in an infant
Constipation in Infants: Symptoms, Treatment and When to Call a Doctor Parents often worry about their child’s constipation. But most cases are nothing serious. In fact, many babies don’t even poop regularly until around 3 months old. And it’s normal for some babies to go longer without bowel movement than others. If you notice any…
Food Allergies For Babies
Starting to feed a baby solid foods is an exciting milestone for parents. However, it comes with a lot of questions and concerns, especially about food allergies. What foods are most likely to cause allergies in babies? How do you avoid them? Emerging research has shown that introducing multiple foods together is safe, and may…
How much should newborns eat?
Even when babies no longer act hungry, some parents worry about whether all of their nutritional needs are being met. Every baby is different. Learn how much and how often your baby will likely breastfeed during the first days, weeks, and months of life. One of the most common questions new parents have is how…
