Dr Medhat Abu Shaaban

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Dr Medhat Abu Shaaban Dr. Medhat Abu-Shaaban is an award-winning pediatric consultant with 30 years of experience between the U.S. and UAE.

He is the Medical Director at MyPediaclinic in Dubai Healthcare City.

01/10/2026

Why does your baby become a completely different person every evening?

It may not be hunger or something being wrong. Many babies become fussier in the evening because they are tired and overstimulated after a full day of light, noise, and activity.

Dim the lights, lower the noise, and offer comfort.

Sometimes, your baby needs less stimulation, not another feed.

27/09/2026

Picky eating is common. But when should you worry?

Not every picky eater needs medical attention, but some signs deserve a closer look.

🔴 Frequent gagging with different food textures
🔴 Only accepting soft or very limited foods
🔴 Not gaining weight or growing as expected

These may be signs of a feeding difficulty, nutritional deficiency, food allergy, or another underlying condition.

The earlier you identify the problem, the sooner your child can get the right support.

If you’re concerned about your child’s eating habits, don’t ignore the signs. Talk to a pediatrician.

23/09/2026

Which child would worry me more as a pediatrician?

Child A: 40°C fever, smiling, playing, drinking.
Child B: 38°C fever, struggling to breathe.

The answer is B.

A high fever can look scary, but how your child looks and behaves matters more than the number alone.

Be honest ,which child would worry YOU more? Comment A or B below!

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20/09/2026

Is your child a late talker, or trying to tell you they need help?

Not every late talker needs intervention, but early support can make a meaningful difference when it’s needed.

By age 2, many children are using words and beginning to combine them into simple phrases. If your little one isn’t there yet, don’t panic—but don’t ignore it either.

Less screen time
More reading
More talking, listening & responding
And when in doubt, ask your pediatrician about screening.

Sometimes, the most important thing you can do is simply start the conversation.

Save this for later & share it with a parent who needs the reminder.

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16/09/2026

Patting harder won’t make your baby burp faster

Try gentle, slow movements instead:

1️⃣ Massage upward

2️⃣ Trace a figure 8

3️⃣ Make gentle circles

Sometimes, less is more.

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13/09/2026

Child has a fever? Know these 3 red flags.

🔴 Fever in a baby under 3 months

🔴 Hard to wake, very lethargic, or breathing fast

🔴 A rash that doesn’t fade when pressed with a glass

If none of these are present and your child is alert, drinking, and breathing comfortably, fever is often the body fighting an infection.

Don’t panic over the number. Watch the child, not the thermometer.

Save this, you may need it one day.

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08/09/2026

Your baby isn’t trying to make your life difficult. 🤍

For nine months they were surrounded by your heartbeat and your warmth. Your arms feel like home — and the crib feels completely different.

Instead of rushing the transfer, wait until they’re in a deeper sleep and make sure the atmosphere is calm and consistent.

Follow Dr Medhat Abu Shaaban for trusted pediatric advice. 👨‍⚕️

04/09/2026

Every baby spits up. But how do you know when it’s something more?
There’s a big difference between normal spit up and acid reflux — and most parents don’t know where the line is until their baby is uncomfortable, not sleeping, and not gaining weight the way they should.
✅ Normal spit up — small amount, baby is calm, gaining weight well

⚠️ Acid Reflux — forceful vomiting, baby arches back, cries during feeds, poor weight gain, trouble sleeping
Most reflux in babies improves with the right guidance. But persistent symptoms need a pediatrician — not a Google search. 💙
📅 Friday – Wednesday | 9AM – 7PM

📅 Thursday | 9AM – 2PM

☎️ 04 430 5926

📧 [email protected]

🌐 www.mypediaclinic.com

📍 Unit 1011, Block B, Al Razi Building 64, DHCC

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01/09/2026

When your baby cries, it’s not random. They’re trying to tell you something. 🍼

Hungry. Overtired. Needs comfort. Gas. Or in pain.

Every cry has a clue and the sooner you learn to read them, the easier parenting becomes.

Follow Dr. Medhat for trusted pediatric advice. 👨‍⚕️

📅 Friday – Wednesday | 9AM – 7PM
📅 Thursday | 9AM – 2PM
☎️ 04 430 5926
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.mypediaclinic.com
📍 Unit 1011, Block B, Al Razi Building 64, DHCC

28/08/2026

Just because millions of people share it doesn’t mean it’s safe. 🚨

Cereal in a baby’s bottle to help them sleep — don’t do it.
Honey before one year — never.
Butter to help them sleep — dangerous.

Some of the most popular parenting advice online is also the most harmful.

When in doubt, always check with your pediatrician before trying anything you saw online, no matter how many likes it has.

Follow Dr. Medhat for trusted, evidence-based pediatric advice. 👨‍⚕️

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