💡On this episode titled, “Canned and Frozen Foods,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Nicole Keller to talk about this topic! Topics covered: ➡️ Why do we can/freeze foods? Isn't fresh best? ➡️ Is fresh food best? ➡️ Are canned foods healthy for my family? ➡️ Are frozen foods still nutritious? Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a shame-free zone that aims to take a "byte" out of your parent worrie...
Mar 28, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 50
💡On this episode titled, “Dealing With Tongue Ties,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Rachel Georgopoulos (Pediatric ENT) to discuss this topic. Topics covered: ➡️ How do I know if my child has a tongue tie? What are the signs? ➡️ Can a tongue tie affect breastfeeding or bottle feeding? ➡️ Could a tongue tie cause speech problems later in life? ➡️ Is there a nonsurgical way to manage a tongue tie? ➡️ What is the procedure like to release a tongue tie? Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute lon...
Mar 27, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 49
💡On this episode titled, “GMOs: What Should I Know?” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Nicole Keller to discuss genetic engineering. Topics covered: ➡️ Why alter our food's genetics? ➡️ Is altering the genes of our food products safe? ➡️ Are GMOs sprayed with more pesticides? ➡️ Are there more pesticide residues on GMO foods? ➡️ Non-GMO labels are on so many things, how many GMOs are there? Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for paren...
Mar 26, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 48
💡On this episode titled, “What Should My Child Drink?” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Dina DiMaggio to discuss all things related to liquid intake! Topics covered: ➡️ What should my baby under 1 year old be drinking? ➡️ When should I start giving my baby water? ➡️ How much water should I give my baby? ➡️ When can I give my baby whole milk and how much should I give? ➡️ After infant formula, does my child need to drink toddler milk? ➡️ What if my baby won't drink any milk? Can they try flavore...
Mar 25, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 47
💡On this episode titled, “Snoring and Sleep Apnea,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by pediatrician ENT bestie, Dr. Rachel Georgopoulos, to discuss all things related to snoring. Topics covered: ➡️ What is sleep apnea? ➡️ Snoring versus sleep apnea ➡️ Risk factors for sleep apnea ➡️ Managing sleep apnea in kids Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a shame-free zone that aims to take a "byte" out of your ...
Mar 22, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 46
💡On this episode titled, “Baby Led Weaning” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by guest dietitian bestie, Malina Malkani, to discuss all things related to getting our kiddos introduced to foods. Topics covered: ➡️ What is baby-led weaning? ➡️ When can we start baby-led weaning? ➡️ Strategies for approaching baby-led weaning? ➡️ Which foods to introduce first Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a shame-free...
Mar 21, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 45
💡On this episode titled, “Dealing with the Common Cold,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by pediatrician bestie, Dr. Dina DiMaggio, to discuss all things related to the pesky respiratory illness. Topics covered: ➡️ Viruses that cause the common cold ➡️ Symptoms of the common cold ➡️ The common cold v. other viruses ➡️ Symptom management in kids ➡️ Prevention strategies Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It'...
Mar 20, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 44
💡On this episode titled, “Cow Milk Protein Allergy,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by pediatrician bestie, Dr. Anthony Porto, to discuss all things related to CMPA. Topics covered: ➡️ What is CMPA? ➡️ Signs and symptoms ➡️ Diagnosing CMPA ➡️ Managing CMPA in kids Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a shame-free zone that aims to take a "byte" out of your parent worries! Be sure to subscribe, rate, and...
Mar 19, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 43
💡On this episode titled, “Is Organic Produce Better For Our Kids?,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by guest pediatrician bestie, Dr. Nicole Keller, to discuss all things related to produce. Topics covered: ➡️ Organic versus conventional produce ➡️ Is pesticide exposure a concern? ➡️ The importance of produce ➡️ Increasing fruit and veggie intake ➡️ Don't stress about labels! Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ag...
Mar 18, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 42
💡On this episode titled, “Sudden Infant Death Syndrome,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by pediatrician bestie, Dr. Dina DiMaggio, to discuss all things related to SIDS. Topics covered: ➡️ What is SIDS? ➡️ Risk factors for SIDS ➡️ Preventing SIDS ➡️ Co-Sleeping ➡️ AAP Statement on SIDS Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a shame-free zone that aims to take a "byte" out of your parent worries! Be sure t...
Mar 15, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 41
💡On this episode titled, “Kawasaki Disease,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by pediatrician bestie, Dr. Dina DiMaggio, to discuss all things related to this illness. Topics covered: ➡️ What is Kawasaki Disease? ➡️ Signs and symptoms ➡️ Diagnosis ➡️ Treatment ➡️ Keeping little ones comfortable during illness Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a shame-free zone that aims to take a "byte" out of your par...
Mar 14, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 40
💡On this episode titled, “Top Pediatric Issues in the ER,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by guest pediatrician bestie, Dr. Ee Tang, to discuss all things related to kid emergencies! Topics covered: ➡️ Top 3 causes of ER visits ➡️ Preventing ER visits ➡️ Urgent care versus ER ➡️ Respiratory illnesses in the ER ➡️ When is a visit to the pediatrician sufficient? Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a sham...
Mar 13, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 39
💡On this episode titled, “Dealing with Picky Eaters,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by pediatrician bestie, Dr. Dina DiMaggio, to discuss ways to encourage good eating habits in our littles! Topics covered: ➡️ When does picky eating typically begin? ➡️ Tips for being a role model and modelling good habits ➡️ Keeping meals interesting ➡️ Things to monitor to make sure your child is getting proper nutrition Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advi...
Mar 12, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 38
💡On this episode titled, “Managing Constipation in Kids,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by pediatrician bestie, Dr. Anthony Porto, to discuss all things related to poop! Topics covered: ➡️ Causes of constipation ➡️ Signs and symptoms of constipation ➡️ Exercises to help address constipation ➡️ Use of medications to treat acute episodes ➡️ Preventing and managing constipation Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all a...
Mar 11, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 37
💡On this episode titled, “Infant Poops: What's Normal?,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by pediatrician bestie, Dr. Anthony Porto, to discuss all things related to infant stool! Topics covered: ➡️ Frequency (how often should my baby be pooping?) ➡️ Consistency ➡️ Different colored poops ➡️ Managing constipation ➡️ Gentle infant massages to help with poops Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a shame-fre...
Mar 08, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 36
💡On this episode titled, “Cradle Cap,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by pediatrician bestie, Dr. Ashley Blonder, to discuss cradle cap and share some infant bathing tips! (Side note: this was a very special episode for Jess because she's been best friends with Dr. Blonder for over 3 decades-- real-life besties!) Topics covered: ➡️ What is cradle cap? ➡️ What causes it? ➡️ Ways to prevent it ➡️ Ways to treat it ➡️ Infant care bathing tips! Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that pr...
Mar 07, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 35
💡On this episode titled, “Ear Infections in Children,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by pediatrician bestie, Dr. Dina DiMaggio, to discuss ear infections and how best to handle them! Topics covered: ➡️ Causes of ear infections ➡️ Why does it seem like kids get them more frequently than adults? ➡️ Symptoms of otitis media and otitis externa ➡️ Prevention strategies ➡️ Ways to treat ear infections Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for par...
Mar 06, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 34
💡On this episode titled, “Seizures in Children,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by guest pediatrician neurologist bestie, Dr. Emma Weiskopf, to discuss the recent measles outbreaks and how best to handle them! Topics covered: ➡️ What is a seizure? ➡️ What is epilepsy? ➡️ Common types of seizures in children ➡️ What type of provider treats epilepsy? ➡️ What should I do if my child has a convulsion? Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for pa...
Mar 05, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 33
💡On this episode titled, “Dealing with Reflux,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by pediatrician bestie, Dr. Anthony Porto, to discuss ways to manage reflux in our littlest ones! Topics covered: ➡️ What causes reflux? ➡️ Ways to prevent it ➡️ Managing reflux ➡️ Treating reflux Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a shame-free zone that aims to take a "byte" out of your parent worries! Be sure to subscribe...
Mar 04, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 32
💡On this episode titled, “Deciding When To Go To The ER,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by guest emergency medicine pediatrician bestie, Dr. Ee Tay, to discuss when and why you might take your child to the emergency room. Topics covered: ➡️ Key considerations ➡️ When to seek emergency care ➡️ Potentially unnecessary visits ➡️ Urgent care versus the ER ➡️ Avoiding the ER, if possible! Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids...
Mar 01, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 31
💡On this episode titled, “Celiac Disease,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by pediatrician bestie, Dr. Anthony Porto, to discuss Celiac Disease and gluten intolerance! Topics covered: ➡️ What is Celiac Disease? ➡️ Signs and symptoms ➡️ Diagnosing Celiac Disease ➡️ Managing Celiac Disease ➡️ Dietary Considerations Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a shame-free zone that aims to take a "byte" out of you...
Feb 29, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 30
💡On this episode titled, “Pediatric Dental Health,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by guest pediatrician dentist bestie, Dr. Ashley Lerman, to discuss when and how to take care of our little ones' teeth! Topics covered: ➡️ Common dental issues ➡️ Good hygiene habits ➡️ When to schedule the first dental visit ➡️ Diet and nutrition ➡️ Pediatric dental emergencies Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a sha...
Feb 28, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 29
💡On this episode titled, “Infant Growth and Weight Gain,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by pediatrician bestie, Dr. Anthony DiMaggio, to discuss ways to make sure our little ones are growing at a healthy rate! Topics covered: ➡️ Reasons why we track weight ➡️ Do we need a scale for our infant? ➡️ Signs of inadequate intake ➡️ Expected weight gain and growth ➡️ Common concerns Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ...
Feb 27, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 28
💡On this episode titled, “Measles Outbreaks,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by pediatrician bestie, Dr. Dina DiMaggio, to discuss the recent measles outbreaks and how best to handle them! Topics covered: ➡️ What is Measles? ➡️ Symptoms of the measles ➡️ Potentially serious complications ➡️ Ways to treat measles ➡️ Ways to prevent measles (the MMR vaccine!) Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a shame-f...
Feb 26, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 27
💡On this episode titled, “How To Handle Diaper Rash,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by pediatrician bestie, Dr. Dina DiMaggio, to discuss diaper rash and tender bums! Topics covered: ➡️ Causes of diaper rash ➡️ Other issues that may cause rashes ➡️ Ways to prevent diaper rash ➡️ Ways to treat diaper rash ➡️ When is it time to call the pediatrician? Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a shame-free zone...
Feb 23, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 26
💡On this episode titled, “Things A Pediatric ER Doc Doesn’t Recommend,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by a guest pediatric emergency medicine physician bestie, Dr. Ee Tay, to discuss some items and activities you may want to avoid! Topics covered: ➡️ Products and toys ➡️ Dangerous activities ➡️ Key safety concerns ➡️ Avoiding the ER! Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a shame-free zone that aims to t...
Feb 22, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 25
💡On this episode titled, “Returning to School After Sickness,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by pediatrician bestie, Dr. Dina DiMaggio, to discuss the timing of returning to school after an illness. Topics covered: ➡️ After the flu or COVID-19 ➡️ After a stomach virus ➡️ After having a fever ➡️ After an ear infection ➡️ After HFM and more! Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a shame-free zone that aim...
Feb 21, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 19
💡On this episode titled, “Does My Baby Need Supplements?,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by pediatrician bestie, Dr. Dina DiMaggio, to discuss vitamins and supplements. Topics covered: ➡️ Are they necessary? ➡️ Nutrients through diet and sun ➡️ Important considerations ➡️ Fluoride, iron, and more! Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a shame-free zone that aims to take a "byte" out of your parent worri...
Feb 20, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 23
💡On this episode titled, “Milk and Milk Alternatives for Kids,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Anthony Porto to discuss milk and milk alternatives for little ones! Topics covered: ➡️ Why is milk recommended for kids? ➡️ What are acceptable milk alternatives? ➡️ Nutritional considerations ➡️ Myths and misconceptions Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a shame-free zone that aims to take a "byte" ...
Feb 19, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 22
💡On this episode titled, “Vaping Among Teens,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by pediatrician bestie, Dr. Dina DiMaggio, to discuss the rise in e-cigarette use among teens. Topics covered: ➡️ What are e-cigs? ➡️ Alarming trends in use ➡️ Understanding the risks ➡️ How to curb use ➡️ Ways to discuss with kids Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a shame-free zone that aims to take a "byte" out of your pa...
Feb 16, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 21
