We interrupt my latest addiction, the state department website (SO informative!), to bring you:
A New York based pediatrician who specalizes in adopted children. Her entire site it worth a preview.
Here are some links:
Lili’s Story – this narriative explores the unknowns in adopting an orphan
Complete Travel Preparation Guide – I’ve never seen anything like this – complete with check list! This six page guide covers everything from parasites to oral motor dysfunction. It includes lots of simple treatments such as T-Gel shampoo by Neutrogena for cradle cap. (Schäfer had that and we had T-Gel shampoo, but didn’t know it was OK to use! Bless his heart. We just let him flake away.) The guide also includes the mathematical equation for figuring out how much Tylenol to give based off of weight. I’ve already printed this out. It’s a must have. I’ll be consulting with our pediatrician regarding the prescription medicine.
Rickets – a detailed section on what happens when there is a lack of Vitamin D (sun exposure)
Health issues in Chinese Children – region specific. There are additional pages for health issues in Russian and Ethiopian children.
Recommended Screening Test and Evaluation – Within the first 10-14 days in the U.S., it is recommended that the adopted child visit a pediatrician. This is a comprehensive list of tests recommended by most adoption medicine specialists.
Very interesting. Checklists are so great!
FYI: Selson Blue for two weeks also works for cradle cap–used it for Crosby, per our pediatrician. I think it is maybe less expensive than Neurtogena??
I have been checking this site out… very interesting… thanks for finding it… hugs to you all…
I know! I couldn’t believe how many resources she had available. The travel check list and 1st pediatrician appointment check list are incredible.
Hey friends,
For some reason I’m not getting your posts in my google reader any longer. This was the next to last post I received. I received the “trouble shoot” post, but after that…nothing. Is there something on your end or is it on my end?? Can you email me with your thoughts??