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Swimming Pools and COVID-19

May 25, 2020 Dr. Nicole Baldwin Leave a comment

As the weather gets warmer and parents search for activities to keep their kids (and themselves) from going completely bonkers,…

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Posted in: Safety Filed under: coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic, parenting, pool, safety, SARS-CoV-2, swimming

Halloween Safety 101

October 27, 2018 Dr. Nicole Baldwin Leave a comment

Halloween is a fun and exciting time of year for many children – I mean, what other time do you…

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Dr. Nicole Baldwin is a pediatrician in Cincinnati, Ohio. She has worked in primary care pediatrics since completing her residency at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in 2006. Dr. Baldwin is a wife and mother of 2 amazing children. She draws on her experience as a mom and a pediatrician to bring readers relevant, up-to-date information about parenting, child health and general wellness.

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I’m taking a short break from social media to re I’m taking a short break from social media to recharge my batteries. All of the BS has me a bit stressed these days and it’s important for me to model self care for my daughter as well as all of you 😘. Initially I had planned to peace out until after the election - but this morning I changed my mind. I will be taking a respite just for the next 6 days and then I will come back starting Sunday, October 4th to share a daily dose of kindness for the 30 days leading up to the election. Our country is so divided right now and I fear that the next month will only get worse. While I could bury my head in the sand, I think it’s more important to try to flood this space with kindness instead. I hope you will join me on this #30daysofkindness journey In the meantime - wear your mask, wash your hands, watch your distance, and BE KIND to one another 💗 #bekind #kindnesswins #drbaldwinsays #30daysofkindnesschallenge
I spent 3 hours today...that’s right 3 HOURS...w I spent 3 hours today...that’s right 3 HOURS...watching Dr. Fauci, Dr. Hahn (FDA), Dr. Redfield (CDC) and ADM Brett Grior (HHS) testify at the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions on 9/23/20. I have NEVER watched a Senate Committee hearing before, and not sure I ever will again - but let me break it down. They discussed COVID-19 vaccines and the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic (among other things). Dr. Hahn stated MULTIPLE times that the FDA would NOT be pressured to approve a vaccine if it wasn’t shown to be safe and efficacious. They reminded us that a SEPARATE (read NOT influenced by politics) Data Safety and Monitoring Board reviews the data from the ongoing vaccine clinical trials BEFORE an application is submitted to the FDA for approval. They EACH said independently that IF a vaccine is approved by the FDA, they would trust that process fully and would themselves be vaccinated AND they would recommend that vaccine to their families - because they trust the science. Dr. Fauci repeated again and again that the BEST strategy we have to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 is to follow the public health recommendations of WASHING OUR HANDS, WATCHING OUR DISTANCE, WEARING OUR MASKS, AND AVOIDING LARGE GATHERINGS. Even IF a COVID-19 vaccine is approved before the end of 2020 - it will still take MONTHS to vaccinate enough of the population to even make a dent - so buckle in, friends...masks aren’t going anywhere. I know there are so many questions and so much uncertainty about a COVID-19 vaccine, but before we go jumping to conclusions - let’s give the science a hot second to speak for itself (because we can’t judge a vaccine that hasn’t even been approved yet). And let me just reiterate - regardless of what any of us “believe” - science is science. End of story. P.S. I’m happy to have a respectful discussion, but come at me with hate or antivaxx rhetoric and you will be blocked. #covid_19 #vaccine #vaccineswork #vaccinessavelives #pediatrician #drbaldwinsays #vaccineadvocate #science #scienceisreal
Get your hearts (and your wine glasses ready)... @ Get your hearts (and your wine glasses ready)... @kckidsdoc and I are BACK for Round 4 of #masksofflive TONIGHT at 8:30 EST. I have no idea what we’re talking about (but apparently Dr. Natasha has a plan) - I’m just along for the laughs! If you missed Rounds 1-3, you can check out the replay on my IGTV channel. Basically we are two friends who happen to also be pediatricians and moms and we try to drop some knowledge with a hefty dose of straight talk (and laughter). I hope you can join us! If you have a question you’d like us to discuss, drop it in the comments below 👇🏼 #pediatrics #pediatrician #parenting #parentingtips #momsofinstagram #momsofinsta #livestream
This is your Monday morning reminder that the best This is your Monday morning reminder that the best way to protect yourself and your family from influenza this year is by getting a flu vaccine. Did you know that in 2018-2019, the flu vaccine prevented an estimated 4.4 MILLION influenza illnesses, 58,000 hospitalizations, and 3,500 deaths!! A study in 2014 showed that the flu vaccine reduced children’s risk of PICU admission by 74%. Is the flu shot perfect...nope. Can you still get influenza if you’ve been vaccinated...yep. But fortunately those who have been vaccinated tend to have a more MILD illness and are less likely to have severe outcomes (including hospitalization and death). I get my flu vaccine yearly to protect myself, my family, and my patients. Please call your healthcare provider or stop by your local pharmacy for your #flushot today! #fluvaccine #getyourflushot #vaccineswork #vaccinessavelives #fluseason #drbaldwinsays #pediatrician #doctor #fighttheflu @northeastcincinnatipediatrics
Happy National Gymnastics Day to my favorite girl Happy National Gymnastics Day to my favorite girl 💗 So proud of all her hard work in one of the most difficult sports out there. Throughout the years she has learned the true meaning of GRIT and RESILIENCE. Through multiple injuries, set-backs, and disappointments...still she perseveres. Looking forward to seeing her back in the gym in 2021! #nationalgymnasticsday #ngd2020 @baldwin_k_2022 @queencitygymnastics @region5gyminsider @usagym @wcgagym
Just checking in, friends. How are you?⁣ ⁣ Tod Just checking in, friends. How are you?⁣ ⁣ Today just feels heavy. 2020 seems to keep delivering blow after blow. And while we’re all facing public sadness, I know so many that have very personal battles they are fighting and have fought this year. ⁣ ⁣ While my heart feels like it can’t withstand much more - my head knows I must keep going...because the only way out is through.⁣ ⁣ With each blow, I’m trying to find the lesson. What will this teach me? How will I come out better on the other side?⁣ ⁣ What keeps running through my head today is this:⁣ ⁣ 𝗪𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧’𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝, 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝.⁣ ⁣ RIP RBG⁣ #rbg #motivation #inspiration #drbaldwinsays #bekind #checkin #keepgoing #dontquit #riprbg
9-11-01 . . Like most, I remember where I was at t 9-11-01 . . Like most, I remember where I was at the exact moment I heard the news of a plane hitting the World Trade Center. . . I’ve had the privilege of visiting all 3 memorials (2 of them with my baby who wasn’t even born). The heaviness of this day has never left me. . . #neverforget
Today is 𝗪𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐢 Today is 𝗪𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 and I’m here to help raise awareness.⁣ If you have a loved one that suffers from depression, please ASK them if they’ve ever had thoughts of suicide. Ignoring the problem benefits no one. ⁣ Did you know:⁣ ⁣ ▪️Worldwide, one person dies by suicide every 40 seconds⁣ ⁣ ▪️In 2018, suicide was the 2nd leading cause of death for individuals between 10-34 years of age in the US and the 10th leading cause of death overall in the US⁣ ⁣ ▪️Suicide rates are 3.7x higher in males⁣ ⁣ ▪️Firearms account for over 50% of suicide deaths⁣ ⁣ 🤝 If you have thoughts about suicide or wanting to take your own life, 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱.⁣ ⁣ 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊 𝐭𝐨 𝟕𝟒𝟏𝟕𝟒𝟏 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝟏-𝟖𝟎𝟎-𝟐𝟕𝟑-𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊 (𝟖𝟐𝟓𝟓)⁣ ⁣ Visit 𝐬𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞.𝐨𝐫𝐠 for more information or for help.⁣ ⁣ #⁣suicideprevention #worldsuicidepreventionday #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealth #drbaldwinsays #endthestigma #mentalhealthsupport #bekind #suicideawarness
If you want to see what all these faces are about, If you want to see what all these faces are about, join @kckidsdoc and me TONIGHT 9/9 at 8pm EST on IG live. We promise you a good time, a few laughs, and maybe even some relevant pediatric info 😘. . . And if you want to catch up with our past live chats - check out my IGTV. #masksofflive #pediatrician #doctor #backtoschool #momsofinstagram #momsinmedicine
Today marks the first day of 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 and I wanted to share some (potentially shocking) statistics with you.⁣ ⁣ 💛 Childhood cancer is the #1 cause of death by disease in children past infancy.⁣ ⁣ 💛 Each day in the US 43 children are diagnosed with cancer and 1 in 285 children will be diagnosed with cancer before they are 20 years old.⁣ ⁣ 💛 Childhood cancer survivors are twice as likely to suffer chronic health conditions.⁣ ⁣ 💛 Leukemia (blood cancer) is the most common childhood cancer in children under the age of 14. ⁣ ⁣ 💛 Brain and central nervous system cancers are the most common type of cancer in children aged 15-19.⁣ ⁣ 💛 Only 4% of the federal budget for cancer research is dedicated to childhood cancer.⁣ ⁣ 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩: @stjude @alexslemonade @curechildcancer ⁣ #childhoodcancerawareness #⁣pediatrician #pediatrics #drbaldwinsays #childhoodcancer #childhoodcancerawarenessmonth
We had so much fun last time, @kckidsdoc and I are We had so much fun last time, @kckidsdoc and I are coming back for round 2!! Join us LIVE tomorrow - Wednesday 8/19 - 8e/7c on IG for a no holds barred discussion between 2 friends who also happen to be Pediatricians and moms. On the docket - mental health (both kids AND parents) and likely more back to school discussions. We’re definitely open to answering your questions as well. Drop a comment below to let me know what you want us to chat about 👇🏼 #pediatrics #pediatrics #backtoschool #mentalhealth #momsofinstagram #parenting #parentingtips #parentingduringapandemic #parentingteens #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #live #momsinmedicine #momlife
Back to school is generally one of my favorite tim Back to school is generally one of my favorite times of year. ⁣ ⁣ I love taking my daughter to buy school supplies, getting back into a routine, and the anticipation that fall (and pumpkin spice 😜) is right around the corner. ⁣ ⁣ This year has been rough (in more ways than one).⁣ ⁣ As a mom - I worry about my daughter staying safe at school and the very real possibility that part of this year may end up virtual. I’m bummed that she may not get to attend any HS dances or football games. I’m really hoping that she gets some sort of competition season for gymnastics (but that’s a big unknown as well). ⁣ ⁣ As a pediatrician - I worry about my patients getting sick and that EVERY SINGLE cough, fever, viral symptom will need to be evaluated and I’m not going to be able to say “it’s just a cold” without a reliable test for COVID 😩. I worry that the disruption in learning is leaving my most vulnerable patients even worse off than before. I worry about the mental health of my patients AND their parents. ⁣ ⁣ Thank you @drcarlenelink and @stonesurgicalarts for inviting me to be part of this important #backtoschool discussion with many amazing #mamasinmedicine⁣ ⁣ How are you feeling about BTS this year??? #backtoschoolpandemic #drbaldwinsays #parenting #pandemicparenting #pediatrics #momsofinstagram #dadsofinstagram #parentingteens
𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐮𝐲𝐬! 𝐈’𝐦 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰!⁣ ⁣ Tomorrow (Monday, 8/3) I will be joining one of my great friends and fellow pediatrician, Dr. Natasha Burgert @kckidsdoc LIVE to answer your burning questions. ⁣ ⁣ COVID-19 in kids, school reopening, parenting, masks, VACCINES, self-care - you name it! ⁣ ⁣ Dr. Burgert and I met during our #pediatricresidency training @cincychildrens and have remained friends despite the distance. She practices outpatient peds in Overland Park, Kansas @pedsassockc and has been sharing her wisdom on her blog & social media before it was really even a thing. She’s a National Spokesperson for the @ameracadpeds , sought after speaker and educator, and all around amazing human being. If you’re not following her on social - you should! You can find her on IG/FB @kckidsdoc Twitter @DrNatasha and her blog kckidsdoc.com ⁣ ⁣ We hope you can hang out with us LIVE Monday 8/3 at 8pm EST. ⁣ ⁣ 𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘶𝘴, 𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 👇🏼⁣ ⁣ #pediatrics #pediatrician #parenting #parentingtips #momsofinstagram #dadsofinstagram #drbaldwinsays @ohioaap @northeastcincinnatipediatrics
𝟓𝐊 - 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐥𝐲! ⁣ 𝟓𝐊 - 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐥𝐲! ⁣ I’ve been a bit busy lately and I haven’t taken the chance to say HELLO to my new followers! I wanted to take a moment to reintroduce myself.⁣ ⁣ 👩🏻‍⚕️ I am a board certified general pediatrician in Cincinnati, Ohio. I see patients in my clinic from birth through age 20 and I’ve been at this for over 16 years.⁣ ⁣ 🩺 I chose medicine because I LOVE science and health and I knew I wanted to do something in a “helping” field. ⁣ ⁣ 👶 I chose pediatrics specifically because I freaking LOVE kids! They are amazing and I wanted to surround myself with kids every single day!⁣ ⁣ 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 I’m happily married to my high school sweetheart and we have 2 kids (age 24 and 16).⁣ ⁣ 𝗪𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: ⁣ 🔬 Evidence-based medicine⁣ 🤱🏻 Advice from a mom who also happens to be a pediatrician⁣ 👏🏻 Uplifting and motivating content⁣ ⁣ 𝗪𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:⁣ ❌ Pseudoscience⁣ ❌ Shaming⁣ ❌ Toxic negativity⁣ ⁣ If you like my content, please share with your friends! The more, the merrier ✨⁣ ⁣ #⁣pediatrician #pediatrics #drbaldwinsays #parenting #parentingtips #momsofinstagram #doctor #docsofinstagram
#challengeaccepted⁣ ⁣ Women are amazing.⁣ Wo #challengeaccepted⁣ ⁣ Women are amazing.⁣ Women are powerful.⁣ Women can be whatever they want to be.⁣ ⁣ I love to see so many women supporting other women. Together we are unstoppable 💗⁣ ⁣ Thank you @trish.md.girlologist and @anukathiresanmd for tagging me for this challenge. ⁣ ⁣ #womensupportingwomen #womenempowerment #womeninmedicine #womenempoweringwomen
Gulp. My baby is a licensed driver 😱😱😱. I Gulp. My baby is a licensed driver 😱😱😱. It was just yesterday that she took her first steps 😭. #parenting #parentingteens
In-person vs. virtual learning this fall. So much In-person vs. virtual learning this fall. So much to consider. Here are just a few things to think about (visit link in bio or IGTV/FB video for more info).⁣ 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤⁣ Does your child/someone in your immediate family have increased risk for complications from COVID-19 infection? If “Yes,” then I would strongly consider distance/virtual learning if possible.⁣ 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠⁣ How did your child do this spring with distance learning? Some kids did great, others, not so much.⁣ If your child is old enough, engage them in this discussion. Did they like virtual learning? Were they able to learn as much/keep up with peers? Were they disciplined to get their work done or did they find screens a constant distraction?⁣ All of this, along with the plan from your school district for virtual learning opportunities are important to keep in mind when deciding what to do this fall.⁣ 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥/𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡⁣ In-person school is about much more than reading/writing/math, etc. Most kids thrive when with their peers. Their mood is lifted, they feel connected & they enjoy time spent away from parents. The flip side is that some kids have increased anxiety when in school & actually did BETTER with virtual/distance learning. It’s important to consider your child’s mental health when making decisions about school in the fall.⁣ 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞⁣ How does your child adapt when their routine is disrupted? Schools may find themselves having to shut down temporarily if cases of COVID-19 rise or if there is an outbreak in the school. For kids and families that don’t adapt easily to change, you may want to consider virtual/distance learning (if feasible) from the beginning as a way to minimize disruptions.⁣ 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬⁣ This list is not all inclusive, but I hope it highlights some points to consider when deciding if in-person school is right for your child this fall. ⁣ In the end, each of us must do what’s best for our child & our family. We must also be able to adapt as this pandemic shifts and changes in the coming months. Thank you to all of our teachers and school administrators who are working tirelessly to do what’s best for our kids!
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝟒𝟑!⁣ ⁣ Taking 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝟒𝟑!⁣ ⁣ Taking this time to relax, reflect, and rejuvenate with my family 💗⁣ ⁣ I’ll be back in the real world sometime next week...but until then, be kind to each other (and wear a mask in public 😘😷).
𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬. ⁣ ⁣ Today I gave a presentation about medical professionals fighting misinformation on social media. I have been working on this for WEEKS (it’s been on my calendar for MONTHS) and I was beyond nervous!!⁣ ⁣ What if I messed up. What if I stumbled over my words. What if no one watched (or cared).⁣ ⁣ 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘴𝘬 😷!!⁣ ⁣ But I did it. Despite the nerves, the anxiety, and the imposter syndrome - I did it. ⁣(And NO, I didn’t have any trouble breathing or talking in a mask for an hour) ⁣ So don’t be afraid to push yourself outside of your comfort zone. You’ve got this!⁣ ⁣ #pediatrician #pediatrics #drbaldwinsays #motivation #somedocs #inspiration #vaccineswork #vaccinessavelives
𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ To all the dads, step-dads, grandpas, great-grandpas, soon-to-be-dads, and father figures - have an amazing day! ⁣ ⁣ #fathersday #dad #dadsofinstagram #happyfathersday
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