Office hours from Marc 19 - to March 31/2020

Read more for how we are updating our office in response to COVID-19.

There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. Read more for what steps you can take to protect yourself.

Your baby's skin is constantly changing and growing. Odd changes can be normal but it is important to pay attention to the changes and know what to look for.

Evidence so far is that children rarely spread Covid-19. Children get it from symptomatic or pre-symptomatic adults (in the first 48hrs before they become symptomatic).

Babies are born with wrinkly skin and a protective covering called vernix that naturally peels off during the first week. There's no need to rush it, rub it, or treat it with lotions or creams.

Eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, is common in infants but does not appear until four or five months of age, and sometimes much later.