Ro Anshi, we often hear parents say that they just want a healthy baby with 10 fingers and 10 toes., but Polydactylism, or having one or more extra fingers or toes, is probably the most common abnormality of development found at birth. Polydactylism is reported in about 2 per 1000 children, so you really are [...]

Thanks Jill for your great Q&A with Dr. Greene. We think your description of him is right on — "Pediatrician Dr. Alan Greene, a leading authority and spokesman for the "green baby movement," didn’t change his last name to underscore his passion for environmentally sound parenting—he was just born that way. Destined to live up [...]

Great story on CNN.com about making your home healthier — Don’t preheat an empty pan, and keep burners on medium while cooking. "It’s when nonstick pans get too hot that they emit potentially dangerous fumes," says pediatrician Alan Greene, M.D., author of "Raising Baby Green"

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Sally, so glad you found Dr. Greene’s article on Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP), but very sorry you needed to be looking for it. Sure hope your family weathers this crisis and get back into the pink of health very soon!

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Ashley, you’ve discovered something powerful that many parents never grasp — "Mom’s are constantly feeling like we are supposed to have everything together and often feel a sense of failure when our kids act ugly. We’re so hard on ourselves! Truth be told…I am glad she has personality. I wouldn’t want her to be a [...]

Mandi, we’re so sorry to hear about Mitchell’s herpangina! My children just went through a wave of it, and it is so uncomfortable and unpleasant. He sounds like he’s having a really rough time though, and I hope the information on our site helped ease the (hopefully) 3 days of blisters! Our best wishes for [...]

Tricia it sounds like “Mr. Independent” is right on track with potty training. And it sounds like you’re doing a great job helping him learn to channel his independence in a constructive way. Many parents have found DrGreene.com a great resource for potty training information. For example Matthews mom tells of her difficult journey to [...]

Nikki, we’re glad you found comfort in reading what Dr. Greene has to say about thumb sucking. Many parents feel comfortable with their child being labeled a “thumb sucker”, but what could be more natural than young babies learning to sooth themselves with the first thing at hand (pun intended) that fit into their mouths [...]

Cassie, we’re sorry to hear Nina has been sick, but glad to hear her kidney reflux resolved … mostly. Counting your blessings (whether sick or healthy) is always good for the heart.

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Caryn, thanks for the “hat tip” in your column on PeekabooPicks. Many moms don’t know that adding yogurt to your diet while nursing can prevent the growth of yeast in their baby. And it’s great for mom, too!

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