With supply chain issues combining with the RSV/COVID/Flu trifecta sweeping the country, children’s medications like Tylenol & Motrin are in short supply. If you can’t find meds and your child is sick, this can be extremely stressful. Below, we ask Dr. Jen Trachtenberg, M.D., Assistant Clinical Professor Pediatrics at Mount Sinai and owner, Carnegie Hill Pediatrics in New York City, to answers our questions about this situation. Remember, always ask your pediatrician for guidance, particularly when it comes to medication ..read more

Anyone who has ever attempted to re-settle a very alert (read: noisy) toddler at 5 a.m. will know that it is never as simple as ushering them back to bed. Pleading "shhhh, it’s the middle of the night" rarely works, but an "OK to Wake" clock could be the key to reclaiming your early mornings.  ..read more

Babies' and kids' skin care products are big business. But what makes them different, and do we all need to be using products designed for our age group ..read more

Companies say their freezing process preserves nutrients and allows milk to last longer. Here’s what we know about it. With Dr. Jen Trachtenberg ..read more

Having realistic expectations is key when traveling with young children, said Dr. Jennifer Trachtenberg, a pediatrician and spokesman for the American Academy of Pediatrics, and assistant professor of pediatrics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in NYC. “Let go of expectations of what a family vacation should look like,” she said, building in a lot of extra time for everything ..read more

How it spreads, how to treat it, and when to call your doctor. With Dr. Jen Trachtenberg ..read more

7 tummy-comforting tips from experts and parents to cut down on squirming and crying Any parent or caregiver who’s been with a gassy baby will tell you: It’s tough stuff. The crying, the squirming, the little red face — it’s heartbreaking (and, yes, a little maddening!) But take solace in knowing that infant gas is also relatively normal.  ..read more

"I don't really see [potty training boys] as much different than girls. It's all about when the individual child is ready and when parents want to try to help foster the skill," says Jennifer Trachtenberg, MD, a pediatrician at Carnegie Hill Pediatrics and an assistant clinical professor of pediatrics at Icahn School of Medicine Mount Sinai in New York City ..read more

Before you revive your sourdough starter, yank your kid from school, and brace for lockdown, take a look at our heartening Q&A with Dr. Jennifer Trachtenberg, a pediatrician and parenting expert in New York City. The upshot? There's no need to freak out just yet, but it's always a good idea to keep an eye on the situation ..read more

Pediatricians explain how to time the shots if your child tested positive in the last few months. With Dr. Jen Trachtenberg ..read more