Should I Call the Pediatrician? Dr. Michelle Wagner Talks Baby Rashes, Fevers & Daycare Illness

This week we're getting a pediatrician's view on parents' most common baby questions. When should you actually worry about a fever? Is your baby eating enough? And, of course, what's normal when it comes to baby poop? Dr. Michelle Wagner of Tuckahoe Pediatrics, a pediatrician and mom of three, helps us dig into everything from understanding why doctors take fevers so seriously in those first few months to navigating feeding worries and surviving the nonstop cycle of daycare illness.
Throughout the conversation, she draws on both her medical training and lived experience to share some of the tools parents have to keep their kids healthy. And something surprising that might not be surprising at all – the love and safety you create at home can play a foundational role in your child's long-term health.




In this episode, you'll learn:



• When doctors typically consider a fever as a true emergency—and why the rules change after the first few months


• What’s the range of normal when it comes to baby poop (even when it seems surprising)


• How to know when to call your pediatrician—hint: if you have a question don't hesitate


• Her perspective on feeding concerns, including breastfeeding and supplementation


• What parents can typically expect during the first year of daycare when it comes to illness


• Some simple, effective ways to comfort a sick baby at home




Wherever you are in your parenting journey, you'll get the doctor's perspective on some of the burning baby health questions you'll likely be tackling in the first year




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