Patient resources

A small red growth found in the navel after the cord falls off. The navel is also called the belly button or umbilicus.

Questions about how to care for the navel in newborns. The navel is also called the belly button or umbilicus.

Umbilicus (navel) has a cloudy discharge or even some dried pus on the surface. The navel is also called the belly button or umbilicus.

Cord is still attached after 3 weeks. The navel is also called the belly button or umbilicus

Questions about how to care for the normal umbilical cord or navel in newborns. The navel is also called the belly button or umbilicus.

Bleeding occurs from cord’s point of separation. The navel is also called the belly button or umbilicus

Pain or discomfort in a tooth

Injury to a tooth

A viral infection of the tonsils. Also called viral tonsillitis

A bacterial infection of the tonsils caused by Strep. Also called Strep tonsillitis

Map-like red patches on the tongue. Cause not known

A child who refuses to be toilet trained. He passes stools into his underwear or pull-up. The medical term for this is encopresis.

A child who refuses to be toilet trained and passes stools into his underwear. The medical term is encopresis.

Your goal is to toilet train your child. Your child will be toilet trained when without reminders he can: Walk to the potty. Pull down his pants.

Readiness training means preparing your child for later potty training. It increases his or her chances of success.