Desert Sun Pediatrics

Promoting Healthy Eating Habits in Children
posted: Feb. 06, 2023.

You want your child to be healthy, and one of the cornerstones of good health is nutrition. If your child is a picky eater, likes to eat junk food, or Read more
The Role of Nutrition in Promoting Healthy Development in Children
posted: Dec. 19, 2022.

Good nutrition is important for everyone, especially children. Your child isn’t through growing and developing. Your child’s body needs help from the nutrients and vitamins contained in foods. Good nutrition plays Read more
FAQs about Children's Nutrition
posted: Jul. 12, 2022.

Get the facts on your child’s ideal diet and more. We know how challenging it can be for kids to get all the nutrients they need from diet alone, especially if Read more
Is Your Child Struggling With Potty Training?
posted: Oct. 05, 2021.

Potty training is a big moment for your child and is something that may challenge them in many ways. Unfortunately, many young ones do struggle during this process and may Read more
Your Baby and Cradle Cap
posted: Aug. 13, 2021.

Noticing rough, scaly patches of skin on your newborn’s scalp? If so, this is a sign of cradle cap. This condition (also known as infantile seborrheic dermatitis) is fairly common Read more
Your Child and the Importance of Vitamin D
posted: Jul. 19, 2021.

Vitamin D deficiency is incredibly widespread in the US, and not just with adults! In fact, about one in 10 children in the US are deficient in vitamin D and Read more
Preventing Pediatric Heat Stroke
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.

Climate change has certainly caused the temperatures to climb here in the US, especially during the summer. While we know that kids love to play outdoors, when temperatures are high Read more
What Is Pediatric Urinary Incontinence or Enuresis?
posted: Jun. 23, 2021.

While children under 3 years old will not have control over their bladders, older kids that still have issues with bladder control may have something known as urinary incontinence or Read more
Keeping Up With Your Child's Immunization Schedule
posted: Jun. 02, 2021.

We understand that bringing your child in for a shot certainly isn’t fun for anyone, but keeping your child updated on vaccines is one of the most effective ways to Read more
Symptoms Of Your Child's Ear Infection
posted: May 04, 2021.

Wondering if your child might be dealing with an ear infection? While you will certainly know when you’re dealing with an ear infection; unfortunately kids, particularly newborns and toddlers, can’t tell Read more
Know the Symptoms of Mononucleosis
posted: Apr. 15, 2021.

Mono, nicknamed the “kissing disease” because of how easily it spreads from person to person, is a viral infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Pediatricians most often see this Read more
Your Pediatrician's Guide To Thumb-Sucking
posted: Mar. 18, 2021.

Reflexively, your baby is born with the ability to suck. It makes sense. After all, your little one must be able to suck to get nutrients, whether breastfeeding or bottle-feeding. Read more
When Does My Child Need Stitches?
posted: Feb. 17, 2021.

We all know how accident-prone kids can be. They get bruises, bumps, cuts, and scrapes from time and time. Most of the time, these boo-boos are nothing to worry about, Read more
When Should My Child Get a Tetanus Shot?
posted: Jan. 22, 2021.

All children need to get a tetanus shot. When we think of tetanus we often think of rusty nails; however, this bacterium isn’t just found on rusty metal items, it Read more
Keeping Your Child Safe While Traveling
posted: Jan. 08, 2021.

Whether you’re simply taking a weekend trip to visit the grandparents, or you and the family are flying internationally, you must know how to keep everyone healthy and safe while Read more
Signs of a Pediatric UTI
posted: Dec. 07, 2020.

A urinary tract infection isn’t just something that happens to adults. Children can also develop UTIs. Since children are more likely to suffer from kidney damage as a result of Read more