Dr. Carole Keim discusses ears and two main issues that your baby can experience. Ear infections, also called otitis media, and ear wax. Dr. Keim explains the many symptoms of an ear infection, what causes them, and explores the holistic options for treating the pain and infection. She also talks about how best to clear ear wax from a baby’s ears.

Dr. Carole Keim discusses all the supportive care options available for your child’s cold, beyond the over-the-counter medications. She details alternative medicines and things you can do to alleviate your child’s cold symptoms.

Dr. Carole Keim gives parents information on daycare and preschool - from the different types of preschools available to how they operate - so you can find the best fit for your child, but also for you in terms of community.

Dr. Carole Keim explains all the toddler behavior you can expect at different ages between ages one and three. She goes through all main behavior and ability changes and gets to the heart of why toddlers are acting in the way they are.

Dr. Carole Keim talks all about picky eaters in this episode. Is it normal when your toddler reaches a point of only eating five beige foods? Yes. Dr. Keim covers this and everything to do with development, child nutrition, tempting picky eaters, and when to see a doctor about food concerns.

In Episode 6 of Season 2, Dr. Carole Keim walks us through what to expect from three year olds. This can be a difficult age because children experience a lot of emotional growth and often become oppositional. Dr. Keim offers guidance on what to expect and how to handle it.

In this episode, Dr. Carole Keim talks about what to expect from your two and a half year old. Your child is getting older, is super cute, and is now talking more, so Dr. Keim explains everything from motor skills to nutrition, and offers some parenting advice.

In this episode of Season Two, Dr. Carole Keim discusses two year olds. Dr. Keim explains exactly what developmental and behavioral milestones to expect, offers potty training and safety advice, and touches on preschool and checkups for your two year old.

In this episode, Dr. Carole Keim talks all about potty training. While potty training usually involves toddlers - the common age is between two and four years - it can be started as early as infanthood with what’s called elimination communication. Dr. Keim walks parents through all the major questions and issues about potty training.

In this second episode of Season 2, Dr. Carole Keim discusses what to expect at the 18 month stage. Your baby is a toddler now, and showing ever more personality, and Dr. Keim has advice on everything from tantrums to sleep.

Welcome to Season 2 of The Baby Manual with Dr. Carole Keim MD. This first episode of Season 2 is all about your baby at 15 months of age. From parenting to nutrition to skin care, Dr. Keim covers all the major developments of the 15 month age group.

Dr. Carole Keim MD congratulates all parents on making it through the first year. She reminds everyone how much babies have developed in that year and then goes through what to expect at 12 months and beyond. From development to parenting decisions to skin and teeth care, Dr. Keim covers what you need to know.

Dr. Carole Keim MD introduces everything to know about babies at 9 months of age in this episode. She details developmental milestones and safety considerations for the 9 to 12 month age range and lets you know what to look for.

Dr. Carole Keim MD takes parents through all the different developmental milestones that babies go through from newborn to one year of age. She details the types of development, how to play with your baby to enhance development, and how much screen time is okay for babies.

Dr. Carole Keim MD takes listeners through vaccines in today’s episode. She explains everything from how vaccines are created to common myths and misconceptions about them. She then details each baby and childhood vaccine, and what disease each prevents.

In this episode Dr. Carole Keim MD covers baby illnesses and red flags. A red flag is a sign something could be wrong with your baby. Dr. Keim explains abnormal temperatures, choking, diarrhea, head injuries, seizures, and more to guide you in identifying red flags and what they might mean.

Dr. Carole Keim MD talks you through everything about sleep in this episode. Your baby’s sleep and yours as well. She addresses sleep patterns, helping your baby fall asleep and stay asleep, crying, safe sleep and reducing SIDS risk, and how to consider nighttime work division with a partner so both of you can get your own sleep.

This episode is all about skincare. Dr. Carole Keim MD walks you through the ways newborn skin is different from all other babies’ skin and goes into detail on birthmarks, jaundice, baby acne, eczema, cradle cap, and diaper rash. She explains why newborn skin is prone to dryness and peeling, what milia is and how it will go away on its own, the causes and helps for jaundice, and shares much useful advice.

Does your baby show signs of discomfort after feeding? In this episode, Dr. Carole Keim MD goes over practices to best help your baby through peeing/pooping, gas, colic, and other tummy troubles. If your baby has colic, there are ways to help digestion and alleviate discomfort. Vomiting in infants can be a bad sign; she explains how best to keep your little one hydrated with no treatment for vomiting or diarrhea.

Some newborns will eat eight to twelve times a day. In this episode, Dr. Carole Keim MD talks about breastfeeding, formula feeding, pacifiers/nipple confusion, and teething/oral hygiene (also thrush). For the first couple of months, your baby should be eating at least once every 4 hours for development. During this time you should eat a wide variety of foods. Looking at formula options? She goes over different types and how to choose what’s best for your little one.

Did you know you can potty train your six months old infant? Dr. Carole Keim MD talks about potty training, babyproofing, routines, and stranger anxiety. Your six-month-old should be recognizing familiar faces and reacting to their own name. Now is also a good time to use your support network to help with tasks, get a babysitter and go on a date. It is ok to leave your infant for a few hours and ask for help when overwhelmed.

Your baby is now super cute at 4 months old and are laughing, smiling, and doing happy feet. In this episode, Dr. Carole Keim MD talks about weaning your baby and the difference between the traditional purees method and baby-led feedings. With new foods comes how to handle food allergies and brushing your baby's teeth. She also talks about protecting your baby while outside and safely using sunscreen or bug spray. Bookmark this episode! This information will apply for the next two months. 

Wow! It has already been 2 months since your baby made its way into this great big world. Now is the time to get that all-important 2-month checkup done along with mom's 6 week postpartum appointment, come find out what Dr. Carole Keim MD has in store for you today on The Baby Manual: vaccine protection against diseases like rotavirus; important questions answered about resuming pre baby activities work, etc., but don't worry she still covers eating, peeing, pooping, and skincare routines.