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BPA, Phthalates, Cold Medicine–Is your Child at Risk?

Responding to new research

Whenever you hear reports of studies that concern your children's health, never hesitate to follow up with your physician. "I'm glad when parents come to me with questions," says Shu. "As a pediatrician, I'm happy to help translate the study into recommendations that are best for their child."

For more health and parenting insight from Dr. Shu, visit her website at jennifershu.com or her blog, parentingsense.com.

Meet our expert:

Jennifer Shu, M.D., F.A.A.P., is a board-certified pediatrician in Atlanta. Her passion is educating parents on all topics relating to children. Dr. Shu is editor-in-chief of the American Academy of Pediatrics' Baby & Child Health: The Essential Guide from Birth to 11 Years and co-author of the award-winning book Heading Home with Your Newborn and Food Fights, both published by the AAP. jennifershu.com