An FDA panel just voted to approve the new RSV vaccine for babies and vulnerable toddlers. Dr. Amy gives her take on this potential new vaccine, the risks/benefits, and how we can approach making the decision. 

In this episode you will hear: 
 

• Why is RSV a big deal, and how many kids get very sick from it?
• What is the new vaccine, and will it be available?
• What makes kids at high risk for RSV?
• Is this RSV vaccine really necessary? 

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Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent.

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Disclaimer: This show is for information and discussion purposes, not for medical advice and should never replace instructions from your own physician. 

Dr. Amy chats with pediatric physical therapist Kailee Noland all about Container Syndrome - a scary term that leads to many misunderstandings. In this episode you will hear: 
 

• What is container syndrome?
• How to avoid container syndrome
• Does this mean all baby containers are bad? Which ones are the worst?
• How to encourage free play and normal development
• The 2:1 rule
• How to speak to nannies and day cares about avoiding container syndrome

To find out more about the best and most practical advice for parents who want to encourage healthy development in their little ones, check out Kailee's resources: 
Instagram: @themovementmama
Website: https://themovementmamablog.com/
Blog about container syndrome: https://themovementmamablog.com/post/crushing-container-syndrome?rq=container
Container free solutions: https://themovementmamablog.com/post/my-all-time-favorite-container-free-solutions?rq=container
More courses from Kailee: https://themovementmamablog.com/explore-the-courses
 

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Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent.

For health tips, parenting ideas, mama hacks and more, please visit Ask Doctor Amy  and subscribe to Dr. Amy's newsletter. Feel free to submit questions for future episodes!

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With warmer weather, it's time to talk about tic awareness and lyme disease prevention. Dr. Amy shares her own experience, and talks through the steps to stay safe this summer. 

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In this episode you will hear: 

• What is lyme disease? 
• What to do if you find a tic on your child
• When do we give prophylactic treatment with antibiotics?
• What symptoms to look for if your child had a tic bite 

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Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent.

For health tips, parenting ideas, mama hacks and more, please visit Ask Doctor Amy  and subscribe to Dr. Amy's newsletter. Feel free to submit questions for future episodes!

Follow Dr. Amy on Instagram @askdoctoramy and stay connected to the community of growth-minded parents.