Q. Our 3-year-old daughter was diagnosed with Molluscum contangiosum. Her pediatrician told us that it will go away on its own, but it seems to be spreading. Is there anything we can do?
Q: I am pregnant and concerned about the vitamin K injection that is given to newborns. I have heard that it may increase my baby’s risk for childhood leukemia. Is this true? Are there any alternatives to a vitamin K shot at birth?
Q: How do I know if my 6-year old is getting enough sleep? She goes to sleep at 8:30 p.m., but I have to wake her up at 6:30 for school the next morning. Even though I would like her to get 11 hours of sleep each night, she just cannot fall asleep before 8:30.
Q: We are planning to take a family cruise this summer. I tend to get seasick and am worried about our kids suffering from motion sickness as well. My doctor prescribes a scopolamine patch for me. Is scopolamine an option for children?
Q:My 13-year-old daughter is very athletic. She plays soccer year-round. Recently, she has started running a lot on the weekends and early mornings. Is it possible to exercise too much?
Q: Over the past year, my 7-year-old son has started waking up in the middle of the night with wet underwear nearly every night. He gets up and changes and generally goes back to sleep pretty quickly. But I can tell it’s starting to affect his demeanor during the day; he gets tired, crabby and frustrated easily. We limit his water intake in the hour or two before bed, and it still happens. Is this a concern? What could be causing this?
Q: My 3-year-old son had terrible hay fever last spring. This year, I would like to start his allergy medication before he starts having problems. When does allergy season start?
