When Parents Worry (3 page)

My two-year-old daughter ate the wax covering on her Baby Bell cheese. I’m not sure if this is a problem. Can you please call?

Bobby is complaining of lower back pain. It all started when he did “the worm” in school today. Please call and tell us what we should do.

Can you tell me what should be a normal day for a one-month-old?

My newborn’s poop smells like buttered popcorn. What should we do?

I would like a note stating that my son has problems with frequent urination so that he can be changed to a nicer kindergarten classroom, which, by the way, has a potty present.

When my daughter pees, the water in the toilet splashes up. Do you think it could cause a urinary tract infection?

About a month ago, Stacey ate some stale cereal. Now she has had extra smelly poop for the last week. Do you think they’re related?

We are going away to a remote Greek island for two weeks. What should we do if we get sick or something?

Our dog sat on our child’s nose a few months ago, and now it has a bump. How can you tell if it’s broken?

Please call. Steven took poop out of his diaper. We’re not sure if he ate any.

Having baby tomorrow. Has questions.

My daughter bumped her head on the toilet when she bent down to pull up her pants. Now she has a big lump on her forehead. Please call to advise.

I need a note stating my son doesn’t have to go outside for recess on freezing days.

My daughter’s stool is very green. I think she may have swallowed a crayon, though I’m not sure. Please call to advise.

My son Steven was on the toilet last night after my nanny had cleaned it. Some of the blue water in the bowl splashed up and hit his behind, and he said it burned. Will there be any long-term effects?

Sarah has pubic hair in her underarms. Can we shave it?

My son has been eating dog food—whole handfuls—out of the dog’s bowl. Should we ignore it and hope he stops?

Tina just finished playing soccer and now her foot hurts. Should we bring her in?

My three-month-old slept through the night last night. What should I do?

My son’s testicle is breathing. It’s kind of moving in and out.

Brian pooped corn. Is that normal?

Peter is four years old, and he might have been bitten by a dog. I’m just not sure it happened, because the only witness was Tracey, his thirteen-month-old sister.

Jack may have swallowed a fly. Not 100-percent certain, but it’s possible.

Is it okay for Danny to be at the beach for two hours?

When my eighteen-month-old reads a book, she holds it upside down and too close to her face. Do you think she has a learning disability?

Can my ten-year-old son drink coffee?

Donna pooped in the bathtub last week, and now she won’t take a bath anymore.

When my son woke up in the middle of the night, he seemed a little incoherent. His father thinks he has issues, but I think he was half asleep. Please call to tell us who is right.

Our dog jumped onto my son’s stomach. Please call because I’m concerned about internal bleeding.

Frank is fourteen years old and needs a personal trainer. Do you have any recommendations?

My son Carl is supposed to be on an asthma inhaler. It says on the label that he’s supposed to take it daily, but he hasn’t in months. Is he supposed to? I thought you might know.