#82: Everything you need to know about RSV and your baby

On this episode of the My Little Eater Podcast, I’m so excited to have Dr. Nkeiruka Orajiaka, a board certified pediatrician join me to chat about all things RSV and what to look for if you think your baby has it. With the cold and flu season upon us, now is the perfect time to learn more about what RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) is, what the typical RSV symptoms are, how to prevent it and when to seek medical care. RSV in babies can be very, very dangerous, mostly because unlike adults, their little bodies just aren’t ready to battle the congestion and breathing difficulties that can follow. I’ll be the first to admit, when my boys were young I truly didn’t know the difference between RSV and the common cold, but with all the craziness lately with COVID, it’s so important to be diligent! And that’s why I know this information will be so valuable to all of you! As always, if you find this podcast helps answer your questions about feeding your baby or toddler, please leave a rating and review at Apple Podcasts! I value each and every one of you, and nothing makes me happier than hearing how my podcast impacts you! By leaving a review and rating, your name gets added into a weekly draw for a 15 minute 1-on-1 video session with me, so you can get tailored advice to tackle any feeding problem that pops up. Make sure to leave your Instagram handle, so I can find you if you’re the lucky winner :) ADDITIONAL RESOURCE: If you want more advice to help keep your kids healthy and happy, check out Dr. Orajiaka’s Instagram and blog. Here you’ll find even more tips for parents just like you! CHECK OUT HER BLOG: https://drnkeiru.com/blog/ FOLLOW HER ON INSTAGRAM: @dr_notajiaka If you’re ready to feel confident when feeding your babies and toddlers, check out my online courses to learn more and get started now! BABY LED FEEDING ONLINE COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/baby-led-feeding/ FEEDING TODDLERS ONLINE COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/feeding-toddlers/ DR. ORAJIAKA'S BIO: Dr. Nkeiruka Orajiaka is a board certified Pediatrician with a Masters in Public Health from Columbia University, New York. She currently practices as an Emergency Medicine Pediatrician in Ohio. She is a passionate health educator and a strong advocate for children's health and safety and uses her social media platforms: dr_notajiaka and her blog drnkeiru.com to do that. She has been featured on many media and parenting outlets for both writing and speaking on health, safety and wellness of kids She is a mom of 3 kids- teen, tween and a preschooler. SKIP TO… Welcome to the podcast Dr. Orajiaka! (1:40) What exactly is RSV? (2:55) Who can get RSV? (6:19) The symptoms of RSV (7:35) Recommendations for handling decrease of intake in babies with RSV (11:20) How to protect your baby against RSV (15:52)