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This week the AAP published formal recommendations encouraging pediatricians to talk with their patients about reading to babies. We could not agree more! http://aapnews.aappublications.org/content/early/2014/06/24/aapnews.20140624-2 http://www.bund...
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... Find a Pediatrician referral tool by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Look for the initials “FAAP” behind the pediatrician’s name, which stands for Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and indicates that the doctor is board certifie...
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...e School of Medicine. He’s certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He lives in Louisville with his wife and daughter. Follow him on Twitter. Why did you go into pediatrics? During my pedia...
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...accines. The findings, published in the April 2015 edition of Pediatrics, revealed that almost a quarter of pediatricians surveyed said that one out of 10 parents make this request. Unfortunately, this news rides on the heels of a large, multi-state...
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...y don’t see there are other options.” The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Psychological Association (APA) and the National Education Association (NEA) all strongly oppose spanking, which is a form of corporal punishment. The negati...
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...cally affects babies 8-10 months old. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) estimates that more than half of babies between 4 and 15 months will develop diaper rash at least once over a period of two months. Signs of diaper rash include small bump...
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...ene or gasoline should never be used. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) recommend not sending children directly home if lice has been found. Unfortunately, many school systems refuse to acce...
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...her individual needs. In my San Francisco practice, GetzWell Pediatrics, we take an innovative approach to healthcare that combines the best of traditional Western medicine with what is called functional medicine. This approach focuses on the whole...
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...ation to their patients, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). In addition to your pediatrician as a resource, the AAP itself offers some advice to parents on tested and effective disciplinary methods. The AAP breaks discipline down...
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...ants eating solid foods. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), babies and infants should receive 400 IU (international units) of vitamin D daily. Ideally, this would come from healthy foods (breast milk) and natural sun exposure, but...
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...opposition to spanking. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), spanking is linked to everything from an increase in aggressive behavior to possible mental illness. 2. Giving in to your child—Children thrive when consistent, firm boun...
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Nosebleeds are very common in toddlers. While they can be downright messy at times, most nosebleeds are not a cause for concern. The nose has lots of vessels that provide a rich blood supply. When the lining of the nasal passage breaks down and erod...
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...iotics were given to clear it up. But the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently changed its position on the treatment of acute otitis media (the medical term for an infection of the middle ear) and now recommends less medical intervention and...
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...throughout the first year of life by the American Academy of Pediatrics. They can be offered at night and at nap-time for babies who want them, but should not be “forced” on a baby or replaced if they fall out. Parents control access to...
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...ring 120 hours and exam. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics Task Force on Complementary and Alternative Medicine, few studies have demonstrated that chiropractic medicine provides any benefit for children. While severe complications are...
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...to both mom and baby are well known. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months of life. After six months, the AAP recommends introducing solid foods, but continuing to breastfeed until at...
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...ting tools to help calm fussy babies. The American Academy of Pediatrics even recommends offering a pacifier in the first year of life. But not all pacifiers are created equal. Follow these tips for safe and effective pacifier use. Do provide the pac...
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...” The answers are revealed in the updated American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy statement “Hospital Stay for Healthy Term Newborn Infants,” published by lead author Dr. William Benitz in the May 2015 edition of Pediatrics. Contrary to what a th...
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...re than on federal policy. According to the American Board of Pediatrics, the organization that oversees our testing and deems us “board certified,” there are over 100,000 board-certified pediatricians in the United States. When you have that many of...
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...ore 4 months of age is common, though the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has long recommended waiting until 6 months. A study on introduction of solid foods by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published in Pediatrics in 2013...
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...ofessionals would tend to agree, but a recent opinion in JAMA Pediatrics actually doesn’t think so. They take issue with a few practices, such as early skin-to-skin. They state that some babies may have issues breathing and some may have even died as...
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This month, the American Academy of Pediatrics published a Policy Statement entitled “AAP Principles Concerning Retail-Based Clinics” in its journal Pediatrics. According to the AAP, parents should stay away from these common clinics. In short, the...
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In a new study published in the October issue of Pediatrics, researchers examined data on infant deaths from 24 states and came to a startling conclusion: putting your baby to sleep on the sofa dramatically raises the risk of sudden infant death syn...
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In November 2012, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) published an article discussing gastrointestinal problems in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The aim of the article was to discuss how common or uncommon GI disease was in chil...
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A baby with brachycephaly typically has a flat spot on the back of the skull, and the head appears to be widened. It is similar to plagiocephaly, which occurs when only one side of the baby’s head is flattened. There are several common causes of bra...
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...nd while pacifiers are recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics for the first year of life, they are not proven to be beneficial beyond age one. Even so, half of toddlers haven’t given up their pacifiers by 28 months of age. At 36 months of...
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...d? According to a 2014 study published in the medical journal Pediatrics, the answer is increasingly yes. Researchers at the University of Michigan recently looked at parents’ use of online physician rating sites and found that parents are more aware...
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If your child has to be admitted to the hospital, you may assume your own pediatrician will take care of him or her. Many people are surprised to find out this may not be the case. An increasing number of hospitals are hiring hospitalists to take ca...
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...Doctors who are board-certified with the American Academy of Pediatrics have the designation “FAAP” after the name, which stands for “Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.” You can also do things the new old-fashioned way: start with a searc...
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...u carry out advice once you get home. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests you have Dad bring baby to you when it is time to nurse. This will increase baby’s association between Dad and feeding. Also let him be the one to burp, change and soot...
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...regarding milk allergies in infants. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends breast milk over formula because true allergies to breast milk are extremely rare. However, not all families are able to breastfeed, and therefore questions reg...
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...ut rather identifies possible issues. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advises that doctors screen all children for autism at 18 and 24 months old, or any time that concerns about autism are raised. One of the most commonly used autism screen...
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Most parents look forward to potty training with eager anticipation. After all, potty training means no more buying — or changing — diapers. But even after a toddler has successfully transitioned out of diapers and into underwear, bedwetting is comm...
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From your diet to feeding issues, there are lots of reasons your baby might experience gas. Here are the top ten things you should know about infant gas (and a word of advice: don’t skip #9!).
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...try to eat them. A study published in the American Academy of Pediatrics’ journal, Pediatrics, found that an estimated 17,230 children were exposed to laundry detergent pods between 2012 and 2013. Some of the key findings included: 73.5 percent of th...
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...them near stairs. Never Use Walkers: The American Academy of Pediatrics warns against the use of baby walkers, as they can delay when your child first starts to walk and possibly affect the development of your baby’s leg muscles. Baby walkers...
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Picture your evening: Grandma comes over to babysit, and as you head out the door, your normally even-tempered baby starts crying inconsolably, even though Grandma stops by a few times each week. The same thing starts to happen at daycare drop-off o...
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If you spend any amount of time searching online for health information, you will no doubt discover sites claiming that you have “hidden” food allergies or intolerances. Name your favorite chronic ailment, i.e. headaches, bloating, acne, even brain...
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...instead of internal organs. The official American Academy of Pediatrics policy recommends that all children be secured in a booster seat until they are 4’ 9” in height, usually between the ages of 8 and 12. Of course, a 5-point harness restraint is...
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...program or specialist as a next step. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that all children be screened at 18 and 24 months old. One of the AAP’s recommended tools is the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT™). Developed...
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) encourages exclusive breastfeeding for baby, but many families rely on formula feeding for various reasons. This makes it important to know which type of formula is best for your baby. All formulas offered in...
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...erity of their symptoms. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the 2012–2013 flu season was responsible for over 150 child deaths. Vaccination with a flu shot is recommended for all children aged six months and older. If this is your child...
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...possible. However, a study published online from the journal Pediatrics found some infant sleep machines may emit sounds that are too loud for a baby’s delicate hearing. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to ensure your baby sleeps peacefully...
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...y food contain nitrates? According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), research is limited on the presence of nitrates in commercial baby foods. While commercially prepared baby foods containing vegetables most likely contain nitrates, these...
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...nfant apnea require close monitoring. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) defines apnea as “an unexplained episode of cessation of breathing for twenty seconds or longer, or a shorter respiratory pause associated with bradycardia (low hear...
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A study recently published in the journal Social Science & Medicine reignited the debate over the benefits of breastfeeding (or breast milk feeding) versus formula feeding when it seemed to find that the benefits of breastfeeding are “overstated...
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...kelihood of food allergy development, the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months, at a minimum. This means no additional formula feedings or solid food to supplement breast milk. If your baby has a stro...
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...tly older, according to a new study in the September issue of Pediatrics. Lead study author Katharine Zuckerman, MD, and colleagues looked at the screening and referral patterns of pediatric offices throughout California. More than half of children i...
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...that they are better than the old-fashioned thermometers. They are also a significant added expense without a proven benefit. At this time, the American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend their use in healthy infants....
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...he breastfeeding is well established. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends waiting to introduce a pacifier until at least one month after birth. By this age, your baby will be a pro at breastfeeding and will not get confused when the pacifie...
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...according to a Yale study published in the June issue of JAMA Pediatrics. Federal and state laws recognize four types of child abuse: 1. Physical abuse—Non-accidental physical injury (ranging from minor bruises to serious injury) caused by punching o...
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...is is the result of a new study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics, which found that women who took acetaminophen while pregnant (most notably in the highest amounts) were more likely to have a child with attention deficient hyperactivity disor...
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...basic household routines in place? It’s true! A 2010 study in Pediatrics found that certain routines protected preschoolers from gaining too much weight. In fact, these routines curtailed overweight and obesity in the preschooler by a whopping 40 per...
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...tricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) have both endorsed hospitals and birthing centers as the safest places to deliver a baby but respect the rights of a woman to make an informed decision about delivery. Rea...
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...at least 12 months as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, but be aware that breast milk can contain traces of BPA due to maternal exposure. If you’re breastfeeding, you may want to minimize your own exposure to BPA. Still, a breastfed...
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...y is already a champion breastfeeder, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends introducing a pacifier at nap time and bedtime. Studies have shown this practice to help reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), which is most c...
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...affecting the pediatric population,” the American Academy of Pediatrics states: “The absence of guns from children’s homes and communities is the most reliable and effective measure to prevent firearm-related injuries in children and adolescents.” T...
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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months of your baby’s life. But what about moms who work? Many women find themselves having to go back to work after just a few months with their newborn...
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...00 babies a year. However, a December 2014 study published in Pediatrics revealed some encouraging data on just how deadly this virus can be. Dr. Carrie Byington, professor of pediatrics at the University of Utah and the study’s lead investigator, lo...
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According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, motor vehicle accidents are the number one killer of children 4 years of age and older in the United States. The best way to protect your child when riding in a car is to make sure your child is in th...
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...therapy is often available as a girl reaches adolescence. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Turner Syndrome Study Group have developed guidelines for pediatricians regarding proper health supervision and maintenance of children with TS....
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...e a constipated toddler. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, a child whose stool is hard, large, dry, and painful to pass, or who has stool leakage (staining in undergarments) between bowel movements, or apparent blood outside of the sto...
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...stent behavior management strategies. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends using time out as a strategy to discourage inappropriate behavior in children ages 18-48 months. If you are still mastering the art of a time out or are looking...
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...ng, drinking, or using illegal drugs. In 2016, the Academy of Pediatrics firmly closed the door on co-sleeping in its updated recommendations for SIDS prevention, saying that co-sleeping definitely raised the risk of SIDS. Support for co-sleeping Des...
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...tubes should never be used. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that tubes may be indicated in children who have three episodes in six months or four episodes in a year. For some children, it may be better to wait for your child t...
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Many young children love being swung by their arms, hanging between their parents, but this can be a dangerous game and potentially cause injury to a child’s elbow. How does it happen? Any forceful pulling of a child’s arm can cause the elbow to sl...
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...hold a master’s degree in nursing, and are board-certified in pediatrics. While a PNP is not a medical doctor, he or she can handle many aspects of your child’s care, from treating common illnesses to doing a physical exam, ordering lab tests, perfor...
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...g dose of medication, according to a new study in the journal Pediatrics. The medication mistakes typically involved younger children taking pain or cough medication. The medication is usually given by a well meaning caregiver who thought they follow...
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Helicobacter pylori is a common bacteria found in the stomachs of many children. In fact, some studies suggest that up to 50 percent of the world’s population carries this bacteria. In the industrialized world, however, the incidence is much lower....
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...breast milk, a recent study backed by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) purchased breast milk from a popular milk sharing website and analyzed the samples for bacterial contamination. Of the samples collected, 74 percent were contaminated due...
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Most parents understand the importance of wearing a bike helmet and for good reason. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, wearing a helmet decreases the chance of a serious brain injury by 88 percent. In addition to biking, h...
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...d toward children under the age of 2, the American Academy of Pediatrics maintains that unstructured playtime with toys and people is more beneficial to a child’s development than screen time. In fact, avoidance of media is recommended for all child...
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...ing their first three months of life. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends waiting until a baby is at least 6 months old before introducing solid foods. This encourages moms to exclusively breastfeed for the first six months, which has...
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Some kids give up the pacifier easily, but for others it will require a little extra help from parents to make the change permanent. Some children stop as early as 12 months of age but can stop as late as 4 years old. Usually, children stop pacifier...
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...acterial skin infection. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, staphylococcus bacteria cause more than 90 percent of cases, while streptococcus bacteria cause most of the remainder of impetigo cases. Impetigo infection can occur anywhere o...
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...ise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released revised guidelines for the treatment of ear infections. Under the new guidelines, the signs a pediatrician must look for to diagnose an ear infection have bec...
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...o back it up. For example, a Canadian study published in JAMA Pediatrics revealed that kids who started group child care prior to age two-and-a-half contracted fewer respiratory and ear infections between ages five to eight compared to those who had...
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...ns physically. Academics According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), boys and girls have differences at the academic level. Boys perform better on visual tasks, but are more likely to have learning disabilities. Girls are able to concentra...
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...tially serious nature of CHD, in 2011 the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended that all newborns should be screened for heart defects. Screening consists of obtaining a pulse-oximetry measurement of the newborn. A pulse-oximeter estimates the l...
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...you cannot pump for whatever reason, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) suggests using banked human breast milk as a possible alternative. If your baby might not be coming home for a while, investing in a breast pump or renting one can help ne...
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Babies of all ages love the playground, even if they are not quite old enough to participate in all of the fun. The fresh air and endless stimulation can keep a baby occupied for hours. But there are a few things to keep in mind before bringing your...
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...noids in treating pediatric diseases. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has questioned the safety of the treatment on the developing nervous systems and brains of children. Unintentional marijuana exposure in children is another concern for pa...
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...in humans of all ages. However, both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention do not recommend using insect repellants containing DEET in children under 2 months of age. The AAP and CDC recommend using a...
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...nt-rich option than ever before. Even the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has approved beef and other dark meats as first foods for your baby, suggesting parents should explore other sources of iron and zinc, such as red meat and dark meat poult...
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...d to alleviation of allergy symptoms. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) cautions that if your child is following a vegetarian diet, you need to be vigilant in protecting them against nutritional deficiencies. While it’s possible to supp...
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...od) is strained meat, as advocated by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Because anemia is still a reality for infants, strained meat provides iron, zinc, and well offers a quality protein source. Protein is a satisfying nutrient — when eaten...
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...by in your arms for extended periods. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends baby wearing as a way to promote your baby’s development and enhance the bond between you and your baby. Baby wearing may also facilitate breastfeeding. Baby we...
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Children are notorious for getting bumps, cuts, and bruises. In rare cases, a serious infection of the underlying bone, known as osteomyelitis, can develop. There are two primary ways a bone can become infected: Direct infection. When a child has tr...
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...e treatment option for most toddlers. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends antiviral medications for children who are considered high risk for developing complications. Antiviral medications work best in treating flu when they are admi...
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...g-term developmental benefits. In a 2013 study in the journal Pediatrics, researchers found that live music and lullabies can improve a premature baby’s vital signs while fostering parent-child bonding. Singing lullabies to these fragile infants also...
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Have you noticed that your baby tilts her head while at rest? Does your little one have a hard time turning his head fully from one side to the other? If so, perhaps your baby has torticollis. Torticollis occurs when pressure is put on the large nec...
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Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), formerly referred to as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, is a term used to describe chronic forms of joint inflammation in children. JIA is the most common form of arthritis in children, causing joint pain, stiffne...
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Baby-led weaning (BLW) is an approach to introducing solid food to your baby that skips the step of traditional spoon-feeding. Throughout the US and Europe, BLW is becoming a popular “first food” approach to feeding babies. Baby-led weaning was foun...
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...owning or near-drowning, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Over half of all injuries that occur in the bathtub or shower happen to children under 5, and children under 2 suffer the most injuries. The most common injuries are cuts and b...