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What To Do If Your Baby Hates Tummy Time April 5, 2019

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Tummy time is an important part of your baby’s development and helps prepare your baby for things like crawling, sitting up, and walking.
Tummy time is hard work, but it will become more fun as your baby builds up the muscles and control needed.
Tummy time is more fun if you interact with your baby and try different positions to help your baby slowly build up strength.

Posted in Infants, Pediatric Articles | Tagged infants

How can I ease my baby’s pain during immunizations? November 9, 2018

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The 5 S’s can be a good tool for reducing distress in infants.
Other options may also provide relief.
Parental mood is important, too.

Posted in Immunizations, Infants, Pediatric Articles | Tagged infants, newborn, pain, shots, vaccinations, vaccines

Drop in ear infection rates attributed to vaccines, breastfeeding, and a reduction in smoking June 13, 2016

Article at a glance: The percentage of babies who get an ear infection has dropped in the last 20 years. Doctors believe the decrease is due to the introduction of the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, flu vaccines, an increase in breastfeeding, and a decrease in smoking. According to a recent study, fewer babies are getting ear … Continue reading “Drop in ear infection rates attributed to vaccines, breastfeeding, and a reduction in smoking”

Posted in Healthy Living for Kids, Immunizations, Infants, Pediatric Articles | Tagged ear infections, ear nose & throat, infants

Does my child have an ear infection? May 23, 2016

Article at a glance: Common signs of an earache or ear infection include tugging on the ears, fever, fussiness, or ear pain. Your pediatrician is in the best position to diagnose an ear infection. Prevent ear infections by keeping your children up to date on their immunizations, avoiding secondhand smoke, breastfeeding your baby, and practicing … Continue reading “Does my child have an ear infection?”

Posted in Cold and Flu Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged ear infections, ear nose & throat, infants

Detergent pods responsible for thousands of child injuries January 26, 2015

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Detergent pods are responsible for thousands of child eye injuries and poisonings.
The highly concentrated detergent inside the pods is much more dangerous than regular detergents.
Detergent pods should be treated like other poisons and kept out of the reach of children.

Posted in Child Safety, Pediatric Articles | Tagged baby proofing, infants, safety, toddlers

Utah adds congenital heart disease screening to its newborn screenings October 20, 2014

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Utah law requires that newborns receive a hearing screening, a critical congenital heart disease screening, and a blood test.
Newborn screenings help catch serious health problems early; preventing serious complications and death.
This October, Utah added congenital heart disease screening to the list of required screenings.

Posted in Infants, Pediatric Articles | Tagged heart disease, infants

AAP Encourages Parents To Read To Their Children From Infancy September 22, 2014

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New guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) encourages pediatricians to advise parents on the importance of reading to their children.
Studies show that reading together is vital to fostering healthy brain development and helps prepare children for later academic and career success.
Books help create a nurturing parent-child relationship where children can develop important cognitive, language, and social-emotional skills.

Posted in Infants, Pediatric Articles, School | Tagged development, early childhood, infants, reading

What is Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease? July 7, 2014

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Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a virus that causes blisters in the mouth and a rash on the hands, feet, and bottom.
In milder cases, it can be hard to tell if your child has HFMD.
Most cases can be treated at home with pain medication and plenty of fluids.

Posted in Medical Conditions, Pediatric Articles, Spring/Summer Tips | Tagged early childhood, infants

Talking To Your Child Increases Intelligence and Vocabulary June 2, 2014

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Talking directly to your children using long, complex sentences can increase their intelligence and vocabulary.
Research shows that the gap in language development between children from lower-income and more affluent families stems from how much they are talked to.
Experts hope that educating parents on the importance of speaking often to their children will help.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles, School | Tagged development, infants, language

How Safe Are Shopping Carts? February 10, 2014

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An average of 66 children a day are treated in the emergency room for shopping cart related injuries.
Instead of placing your child in the shopping cart, consider using a stroller or baby carrier.
If you do place your children in a shopping cart, make sure that they are properly strapped in and that you stay by their side.

Posted in Child Safety, Pediatric Articles | Tagged early childhood, infants, safety

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