PediaWise is your go-to source for reliable, up-to-date, and easy-to-digest health information from pregnancy through the toddler years.

Fast Facts:

• PediaWise is a searchable, subscription-based website that covers important health information from pregnancy through the first 3 years of life. It includes the weekly PediaGuides (to help you navigate your pregnancy and the baby & toddler years), a free newsletter, Hot Topics, Freebies, Top 10 Lists, News Alerts, Questions of the Week, and MORE.
• The content is researched and written by Dr. Blair Farr, a board-certified pediatrician and Mom. Get to know me better here.
• With a “premium membership,” you get access to ALL of the PediaWise content. A premium membership costs $5.95/month (or $60/year).
• A “free” (non-paying) membership gives you access to certain parts of the website (namely to the Freebies section, the COVID Corner, and the regularly updated PediaFeed). Non-paying members can also sign up for news alerts, important reminders, and the free weekly newsletter (which is sent out via email every Tuesday morning).
• Non-members have access to the Freebies Section, the PediaFeed section, and the COVID Corner articles.

Go HERE to Subscribe and to Get Wise(r) About What You Get with Each Membership Level.

PediaWise (and its parent company, Bedside Matters, LLC) was founded by Dr. Blair Farr (that’s me!).

Here’s a Bit About Myself…

I’m a board-certified pediatrician and Mom of two based in Washington, D.C. I went to Princeton for college, Georgetown University for medical school, and stayed at Medstar Georgetown Hospital for my pediatric residency. I have a special interest in kids with chronic medical issues and in helping parents (and other caregivers) navigate the ups & downs of raising children. I’m an animal lover, a sports enthusiast, and a certified mindfulness instructor.

I see PediaWise as a “one-stop shop” where parents & parents-to-be can find relevant, evidence-based, and easy-to-read health information in ONE place. I research, write, and edit all of the content, myself.

I hope to build a strong community of caregivers through PediaWise and am always open to feedback and suggestions.

PediaWise is for anyone who’s expecting a child or who’s raising (or taking care of) a child 0-3 years of age. This includes Moms-to-be, partners of Moms-to-be, single parents, parents expecting via a surrogate, adoptive parents, same-sex couples, teachers, nannies, grandparents, etc.

In a Nutshell: All are Welcome!

PediaWise avoids the Google trap by acting as a central source of legitimate health information (covering pregnancy through the toddler years).

With PediaWise You Can:

1. Search for (and find) specific prenatal and pediatric information that you can trust.

2. Use the weekly PediaGuides to help you navigate your pregnancy and the first 3 years of your child’s life.

3. Be “in the know” about important news topics that pertain to your pregnancy and to your child’s health. These news topics will appear in the regularly-updated PediaFeed section on the website and in the free weekly newsletter (that you can sign up for).

You can also choose to receive relevant alerts & reminders via email. For example, we’ll send you breaking news about COVID-19 (in a non-hysterical way) and a friendly reminder when it’s time to get your child’s flu shot.

4. Learn the “why” behind your doctor’s recommendations. For example, get the 411 on why doctors get jazzed up about a fever in a 2-week-old but are more laid back about a fever in a 2-year-old.

5. Read medical info that’s written in a style that doesn’t automatically put you to sleep.

Yes, you can trust the information on PediaWise. My content is built upon guidelines and recommendations from multiple well-respected health organizations. These organizations are the gold standard when it comes to prenatal & pediatric information. They include (but aren’t limited to):

• The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
• The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).
• The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
• The World Health Organization (WHO).

In addition to these sources, I incorporate what I’ve learned through my training & experience as a pediatrician, and I regularly pore over pediatric periodicals, major newspapers, healthcare websites, textbooks, and a lot of other boring stuff you probably wouldn’t want to read.

I try to provide information in an unbiased way by using research-based facts & recommendations for the skeleton of my content. That being said, my experience as a pediatrician leads me to interpret certain information (especially the gray areas) in specific ways.

For example, even though there are hundreds of books on parenting, there isn’t one “right” way to do the job (unfortunately). I will put my 2 cents in for these types of topics (based on what I’ve seen in practice and with my own children), and will do my best to let you know when that’s happening.

Because of the strict clinical practice guidelines (and not wanting to get sued), I do not provide 1-on-1 medical advice through PediaWise. (Hence my Disclaimer).

My goal, instead, is to keep parents and parents-to-be informed, so they can go to their prenatal visits & their child’s pediatric visits empowered with reliable and up-to-date information.

That being said, I do take general questions from the audience and answer as many of them as possible in the frequently updated (and free) PediaFeed section of the website. If you have a question or want more information, reach out to me at info@pediawise.com. If you have feedback or suggestions, email me at feedback@pediawise.com.

The PediaWise website has many components and there are multiple ways to search for information. Here are the key features of the website:

• The Trusty Search Bar: Type in your key terms to access hundreds of topics (and growing).
• PediaFeed: This dynamic section of the website includes important news alerts, featured diseases topics, and answers to general questions. The content is FREE for all.
• Freebies: Here you can find free prenatal and pediatric resources (think: immunization charts and a schedule of the pediatric checkups for kids 0-3 years).
• The PediaGuides: These guides will walk you through each week of your pregnancy & the first 3 years of your child’s life. ALL of the PediaGuides are included in the “premium membership.”
• Question of the Week: This section of the website provides answers to questions that tend to crop up during pregnancy & the first year of a child’s life. They’re meant to supplement the info in the weekly PediaGuides and are available to premium members only. Note: There are no Questions of the Week for the Toddler Years (1-3 Years).
• Hot Topics: The Hot Topics section of the website includes hundreds of searchable topics. These topics are organized into categories (such as pregnancy, baby, and toddler) for your convenience. The FULL content is available to premium members only.
• PediaLists: These are lists of important things to know during pregnancy and during your child’s first 3 years of life. The FULL content is available to premium subscribers only.
• “Have a Question or Want More Info?” Section: Both subscribers and non-subscribers can ask general questions and request more info. Even though I don’t provide 1-on-1 advice, I will answer these questions in a general way in the PediaFeed section of the website. I’m always adding new topics and additional details about existing topics to the website, as well.

Decoding My Terms

I use a bunch of PediaWise-specific terms throughout the website. Here’s what they mean:

• PediaWise: The name of the website.
• Bedside Matters, LLC: The parent company of PediaWise.
• PediaTrivia: Random facts about pregnancy and pediatrics that may interest you.
• The “Get Wise” Hyperlinks: Click on these hyperlinks to get a more in-depth look at the topic being discussed.
• Insider Info: The inside scoop on certain topics (from a doctor’s perspective).
• Blast from the Past: Periodic looks at how far we’ve come in medicine. For example, we no longer encourage parents to give their babies Coca-Cola. Yay us!
• PediaMedia: Fun references to pregnancy and children’s health in the media.
• PediaWise Book Club: Parenting books and children’s books that I’ve enjoyed as both a pediatrician and as a Mom.
• PediaWise Pick: Products that I like, that my kids have liked, or that my patients like.Note: The PediaWise Picks aren’t advertisements-they’re just products that I find useful.

Reading medical information can be a real snooze-fest. It also tends to stress people out.

Boring + Stressful = NOT FUN.

I prefer to take a lighter approach and mix things up a bit.

I currently provide information from the start of pregnancy until 3 years of age because I find that current parents & expectant parents have the most questions and concerns about these stages.

That being said, I hope to grow with your family and eventually add information through the teen years. Stay tuned!

The are 3 different ways to interact with the PediaWise content:

1. As a Non-Subscriber. Non-subscribers have access to the Freebie, PediaFeed, and COVID Corner sections of the website.

2. As a Non-Paying Member. This type of membership is FREE and is easy to sign up for. Like Non-Subscribers, Non-Paying Members have access to the Freebie, PediaFeed, and COVID Corner sections of the website. They can also sign up for the free weekly newsletter and receive important news alerts & reminders through email. The newsletter sends info about key health topics and important happenings in the news to your inbox every Tuesday, whereas the news alerts and reminders are sent out as they arise.

3. As a “Premium” (Paying) Member.

The Premium Membership is the Way to Go!

Why? Because Premium Members have FULL access to EVERYTHING PediaWise has to offer. This includes ALL of the content on the PediaWise website (including the PediaGuides, the Hot Topics, and the Questions of the Week). In addition, Premium Members can sign up for the weekly newsletter and important news alerts & reminders.

A Premium PediaWise membership costs $5.95/month. If you sign up for the yearly option, you’ll get a 15% discount and pay $60 per year.

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Yes! I would love to hear from you. Please send your feedback and suggestions to feedback@pediawise.com. I want to make PediaWise as useful to parents and caregivers as possible, so don’t hold back!

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Yup-Here it Is:

PediaWise is meant to supplement knowledge, rather than act as a substitute for going to your prenatal health care provider or to your child’s pediatrician.

The More Official Disclaimer (With More Legalese):

The content on the PediaWise website is not intended or recommended as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your OB/GYN, your child’s physician or another qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical questions or conditions that you have (or that your child has). If you (or your child) is having an emergency, call 911.

The opinions expressed on this site are the personal opinions of the original author, not of any other medical entity.

The use of the PediaWise content is governed by the PediaWise Terms of Use (please click through to review) ©2022. BedsideMatters, LLC. All rights reserved.

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