by Dr. Allen Cherer | Feb 27, 2026 | blog, Child Health Care, Dr. Allen Cherer, Pediatrics
If you’ve ever found yourself holding a crying baby and wondering, “What do you need?”—you’re not alone. Crying is a newborn’s primary way of communicating, but decoding those cries can feel overwhelming, especially in the early weeks. Hunger, the need for comfort,...
by Dr. Allen Cherer | Jan 30, 2026 | Child Health Care, Dr. Allen Cherer, Pediatrics
One of the first—and often most emotional—decisions new parents face is how to feed their baby. Breastfeeding and formula feeding both come with strong opinions, lots of advice, and no shortage of guilt-inducing messages. But here’s the truth that often gets lost in...
by Dr. Allen Cherer | Dec 24, 2025 | Child Health Care, Dr. Allen Cherer
Feeding is one of the most critical aspects of a newborn’s early development. Proper nutrition supports growth, brain development, and overall health. While many newborns feed without problems, some may experience feeding issues that, if left unaddressed, can lead to...
by Dr. Allen Cherer | Nov 26, 2025 | blog, Child Health Care, Dr. Allen Cherer, Pediatrics
The first year of a baby’s life is filled with milestones—those first smiles, the first laughs, the first attempts to roll over. But among all the precious moments, one of the most important developments happens invisibly: the strengthening of your baby’s immune...
by Dr. Allen Cherer | Oct 31, 2025 | blog
Few moments in early parenthood are as nerve-wracking as discovering your baby has a fever. You touch their forehead and feel the warmth, or perhaps your once-smiling infant is suddenly fussy, flushed, and restless. For many parents, that first fever triggers panic —...
