Synopses & Reviews
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The must-have resource for parents of children up to age three! Small enough to fit in a diaper bag, but big on straight-forward, medically-sound advice delivered in the warm, funny and straightforward style that has made author Tanya Altmann, MD, FAAP, a favorite on NBCs Today show.
Beginning in her residency and continuing throughout her years in practice, Dr. Altmann has kept track of the various questions asked by new and experienced parents. Mommy Calls represents what she considers to be the top 101 most common questions parents ask their pediatrician. Sample questions include:
How can I be sure that my newborn is getting enough to eat
What should I do if I think my child swallowed a coin
Should I worry that my child has a fever after getting his shots today
She feels better is it safe to play with other children now
Does his cut need stiches
And most importantly: How do I know when to call the pediatrician
Organized by category and age group, Mommy Calls is filled with clever tips and fun facts, along with Pediatric Points designed to quickly and clearly communicate important AAP recommendations in easy-to-understand language.
Topics include
Basic Baby Care
Breastfeeding
Formula Feeding
Solids, Milk, and Other Feeding Issues
Pooping
Stomachaches and Vomiting
Fever
Illnesses
Skin
Ingestions, Injuries, and First Aid
Growing Up
Sleep
Review
"When you know you don't have to call 911 but are not sure if your child's rash, cold, sleep, or eating habits need attention, Dr. Tanya's friendly answers come to the rescue! This book is a must-have for every parent's diaper bag or nightstand!" Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP, coauthor, Food Fights and Heading Home with Your Newborn
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"It goes without saying that the latest book by the American Academy of Pediatrics is packed with solid advice about caring for kids ages 0 to 3 . . . the softcover is small enough to slip into a diaper bag--the next best thing to having your own pediatrician at hand 24/7." Parenting Magazine
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"Easy-to-read and organized by category, Mommy Calls answers the many questions that you have as a new parent, but may think are too trivial to call the pediatrician with. It's like having a pediatrician with you 24-7!" Bridget Swinney, MS, RD, author, Baby Bites and Eating Expectantly
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"Filled with nuggets of wisdom and a little humor in a breezy, easy-to-read format." VenturaCountyStar.com
Review
"Terrific, practical easier-to-navigate . . . [Dr. Tanya] knows her stuff." Nola Baby magazine
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"On-the-spot concise advice." Staten Island Parent
Review
"Baby Sleep Myths -- Busted! When you have a baby in the house, it seems like everything revolves around his sleep -- and anyone and everyone will give you advice on it, from safety tips to how to get more of it. Read what Tanya Remer Altman, MD and author of Mommy Calls, has to say about some commonly held beliefs on sleep." www.TheBump.com (September 2011)
Synopsis
Inspired by the questions pediatricians are most often asked, this guide provides on-the-spot, concise advice for those who are unsure about how to handle their childs condition. Offering the insight of a parent of children under the age of three and the experience of a pediatrician, this resource provides information on a diverse range of topics, including How can I be sure that my newborn is getting enough to eat? Should I worry that my child has a fever after getting his shots today? What should I do if I think my child swallowed a coin? and I don't know what vaccine information to trustshould I vaccinate my son? in a reassuring yet humorous tone.
Synopsis
Offering the insight of a parent and the experience of a pediatrician, this resource provides information on a diverse range of medical topics in a reassuring yet humorous tone.
About the Author
Tanya Remer Altmann, MD, FAAP, is a leading medical authority for the popular press and entertainment industry and a nationally recognized parenting expert and media spokesperson who has been quoted in more than 100 periodicals, including the Los Angeles Times, Newsweek, and Parents magazines. She is a regular consultant for NBC's Today show and has appeared on the PBS parenting show A Place of Our Own and Food Networks Weighing In. She is the editor-in-chief of The Wonder Years and a contributor to The Experts Guide to the Baby Years. She serves on the board of the National Association of Medical Communicators and the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Media. She lives in Los Angeles.