Most Frequently Asked Questions of Parents and Caregivers
Union Avenue Pediatrics, serving the Tacoma area since 1986
Influenza
Influenza each year causes tremendous amounts of school absence among older children and serious illness among preschool children ...
Feeding at 2 Weeks
By two or three weeks of age babies' appetites often increase rather suddenly as they become more active....
Bed-Wetting
Bed-wetting is a very common problem--so common we consider it normal until at least 6 years of age.  ....
Feeding at 4 Months
By four or five months of age babies are interested in sitting up and taking part in family activities. Their digestion has matured so that careful food ...
Acne
Pimples are one of the unfortunate parts of growing up, and jokes about pimply youths and pock-marked adults are no help.  ....
Feeding at 10 Months
By 10 months of age children are eager to feed themselves and increasingly capable of handling finger foods and a cup ....
Asthma
Asthma is caused by swelling and smooth muscle spasm which narrows the air passages in the smaller bronchial tubes in the lungs ...
Feeding at 15 Months
Fifteen-month-old children like to be independent. Fingers work well for feeding ....
Housing Tips for Asthmatics
Insulation and weather stripping up to the current code ...
Feeding at 2 Years
By two years of age children like to choose the type and amount of food they eat ....
Colds
Everyone has colds, and babies and small children are particularly susceptible. You can help prevent colds ....
Newborn Infant Care
Your newborn baby is a wonderful creature who is new to the world and newly experiencing the smells, sights and sounds which make up the world
Before the Baby Comes
Making Preparations. Preparing for the new baby is the most exciting time in a new parents life. It is filled with anticipation, joy and uncertainty.
Settling Down for Sleep
Do's and Don'ts ....