Dr. Ayala Wegman

Ayala Wegman is a clinical assistant professor in the department of pediatrics at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.  She has two young boys and deeply enjoys caring for her community at NYU-Langone Global Pediatrics on the Upper East Side of Manhattan where she resides. We are proud to introduce Ayala as our All About The Mom resident pediatrician. You will find her advice in our Ask a Doc section.

Allergies: How they’re tested, and what to look for.

What is asthma? And what symptoms should I be looking for?

How long do sunburns last? And how should they be treated?

What is eczema? And what can I do if my child has it?

The poison ivy conundrum, and what to do about it.

Why this diet fad can lead to long term issues for your teen boy.

A hungry child is a growing child. How can you ensure that appetite-changes don’t lead to obesity?

How can you help your picky eater get enough protein?

2% or whole milk? Why age matters to milk.

Is it okay to put cereal in the baby’s bottle?

What Does Normal Baby Poop Look Like?

How to Talk to Your Tween about Puberty

How to Put an End to Bed Wetting?

When Should You Consult a Speech Therapist for Your Child?

Can a Child Get Sick from Just Taking Them Out in the Cold Weather?

Why Your Child Should Participate in Various Sports

How Do We Talk to Our Kids About Sex, Drugs, and Safety?

How Should You Dress Your Baby for the Cold?

How Do I Know if My Toddler is Ready for Potty Training?

How to Know if My Baby’s Crying is Normal or Colic?

Why is it important to know my family health history?

How can a teenager stop vaping?

How can children’s diabetes be prevented? Can it be reversed? 

When a child gets RSV, how can I as a parent prevent that from turning into Pneumonia?

How can I help my toddler overcome separation anxiety as she starts preschool?

What kind of toothpaste is safe for children?

Does my baby have a food allergy?

Should I take my child in for a COVID booster shot?

Is puberty really starting earlier in our kids?

I’ve heard about a recent polio outbreak in the U.S.? What do I need to do to keep my kids safe?

Is snoring a sign of a bigger problem in kids?

Do bubble baths cause itchy privates? And what can I do about it?

Is there anything we can do to keep our kids from getting sick when school starts back up?

How can I keep my baby from getting ear infections over the summer?

Should I be worried about my kids getting monkeypox?

When can kids start sleeping without a diaper or pull up?

I think citrus fruits are burning my child. What do I do?

My daughter intentionally waits until she has a pull-up on to go poop. How can I stop this and convince her to use the toilet?

When should my little one start taking vitamins?

When is it ok to put sunscreen on my baby? And what do I do until then?

I think my 7-year old has ADHD. What steps do I need to take to find out and help him?

What can I do about my son’s growing pains?

How can I get my 4-year-old to eat vegetables?

Should I allow my baby around unvaccinated kids or babies?

Should I let my daughter wear tampons?

Is putting my young teen daughter on birth control risky for her health?

My son can’t seem to quit vaping. What should we do?

When do I need to start brushing my baby’s teeth?

Help! My baby hates the bassinet!

My son is 4 years old and still will not poop on the toilet. How can I help him stop fearing the toilet?

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