WHEN and HOW does a parent start the potty-training process? Potty readiness is all about your child. There are many unique styles for how to potty train a toddler, which is a good thing because each child is different! Choose what will work best for YOUR family. Get...
Why Yellow (Yes, not Pink, or Blue) is the Most Important Newborn Color and Answers to Questions that New or Expectant Parents Must Ask the Pediatrician CONGRATULATIONS! You are having a baby soon! (Or babies – Dr. Koutures has twin boys!) You are excited, nervous,...
With the warmth of the last summer days and fall months upon us, insect and bug bites are in full force! Mosquitoes, biting flies, and tick bites can make children miserable. Here are a few tips to keep your child protected: Don’t use scented soaps, perfumes, or hair...
Dear Families, On July 2, 2021, I will see my last family and retire from pediatrics. Since I’ve known of my retirement date (about 4 weeks ago), I’ve been informing most of the families I’ve seen, but it hasn’t really affected me until right...
Bowel movements are a part of life and having harder stools with constipation can cause discomfort for babies, children and their parents. Read on for more information on what constipation exactly is, tips on how to treat it, and when you should contact your doctor...
The current pandemic has presented great uncertainty about health, job/financial security, education, and future goals combined with a lack of predictability about pace of recovery to more usual activities, including sports. In times of uncertainty, which I often see...
Dual board-certified pediatric and sports medicine specialist Dr. Chris Koutures and pediatric specialist Dr. Christopher Lin offer an individualized approach to general pediatric and sports medicine care that enhances the health and knowledge of patients and their families in Orange County, California.
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