Yavapai Pediatrics

Cultivating Healthy Lives

Use your words.

Communicating with Teenagers can be tough but did you know that yelling can be as hurtful as hitting? A recent study showed that adolescents whose parents yell at them have an increased risk of depression and aggressive behavior, some of the same problems that might develop if their parents hit them. While some parents may […]

Radio Ad Campaign Launch | October 1

Sound familiar?  Yes!  That’s Dr. Smith – she just recorded 2 radio spots that will air in rotation on KPPV, KQNA and KDDL beginning October 1.  Let us know if you hear the spots on the air! https://soundcloud.com/user7286225/spot-2-final    

Post Circumcision Care

 Your infant’s circumcision site may look raw for the next 5-7 days.  During this time period, it is important to keep it covered with petroleum jelly / Vaseline to ensure that the wound edges heal properly, and do not stick to the diaper. You may clean the site with plain water or fragrance-free diaper wipes.  […]

Fever Guidelines

FEVER is a temperature greater than 100.4°F and treatment of fevers is dependent on age.  Fever is not a medical emergency unless your child is less than 2 months old.  Fever is a sign of your body fighting an infection and is a good thing.  Unfortunately, fevers also make your child feel pretty crummy and […]

About Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Dosage may be repeated every 4 hours as needed, but do not exceed more than 4 doses in 24 hours.  Please use only the measuring device that comes with the medication for dosing.

Normal Growth of your Child

It is important for parents to be knowledgeable about normal growth. The average birth weight for a full term infant is 7 lbs 4 oz or 3.3 kilograms (kg). Probably as a result of loss of excess fluid, weight drops up to 10% in the first week of life; birth weight should be regained by […]