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Does the #SquattyPotty really work? The truth is that it’s not the specific “Squatty Potty” step-stool that helps, it’s being in a squatting position that helps (i.e. any step-stool that helps your child be in a squatting position while having…

Food Allergies, Nutrition, Top 10

Food Allergies, Nutrition, Top 10May 1, 2020September 25, 2020byRoyNattivMD

Does My Child Have a Food Allergy or Sensitivity (and what’s the difference)?

The gastrointestinal tract is uniquely suited to digest all the different foods we eat to help our children grow and thrive. However, there are times when…

Constipation, Food Allergies, Nutrition, Top 10

Constipation, Food Allergies, Nutrition, Top 10February 24, 2020January 24, 2021byRoyNattivMD

5 Most Common Causes of Constipation in Kids Ages 2+

Inadequate Hydration – Aside from losing fluids by using the bathroom, most children are very active and sweat quite a bit. These “insensible losses” force the colon to draw out more water from digested food leading to incredibly hard poops!…

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Nutrition

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, NutritionJanuary 14, 2020September 27, 2020byRoyNattivMD

Are FODMAPs causing your child’s abdominal pain?

One new diet trend that is becoming increasingly popular is the low-FODMAP diet. FODMAPs (Fermentable, Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols) are foods that are poorly absorbed by the human intestine and are very easily digested by bacteria that normally line…

Nutrition, Picky Eating

Nutrition, Picky EatingNovember 13, 2019September 27, 2020byRoyNattivMD

Picky Eaters 101

One of the most common questions we get in our office is, "How can I get my child to eat more healthy foods?" While there is no magic pill, we will be posting some of our favorite tips over the…

Food Allergies

Food AllergiesJanuary 11, 2017July 22, 2020byRoyNattivMD

Preventing Peanut Allergies

Peanut allergies often develop in childhood and can persist through adulthood. Once a peanut allergy develops, there is no cure or treatment other than avoidance. Reactions can range from mild to life-threatening and can place a significant burden on…

Constipation, Diarrhea

Constipation, DiarrheaMarch 3, 2016July 22, 2020byRoyNattivMD

Know Thy Poop

The Bristol Stool Chart is a great way to get an idea of how well your colon is working (or not working). Type 1-2, likely constipated. Type 3-4, ideal consistency. Type 7 is diarrhea. A stool log including frequency, Bristol…

Poop smarter (not harder): Does the Squatty Potty really work?