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Best shoes for beginning walkers November 2, 2015

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When babies are first learning how to walk, it is better for them to go barefoot or to wear booties.
Shoes should fit well, have non-skid soles, and be lightweight and flexible.
More experienced walkers will need a thicker sole once they start walking outside.

Posted in Infants, Pediatric Articles | Tagged baby equipment, development, toddlers, walking

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

Spanking doesn’t work; here’s what does December 22, 2014

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Learning more effective and less risky forms of discipline ahead of time can help you avoid spanking.
Clearly establishing reasonable expectations and making it fun to be good can help prevent bad behavior.
Discipline works best when everybody is calm and thinking clearly: taking some time to calm down can help everybody clear their head.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged discipline, early childhood, motivation, parenting, rewards, spanking, tantrums, toddlers

Toddlers at the table: making holiday meals less stressful November 10, 2014

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Pack some healthy snacks to help ward off hunger and to distract picky kids.
Feel free to relax your vegetable and “clear your plate” rules.
Tag teaming with somebody else will help you find some time to enjoy your meal too.

Posted in Fall/Winter Tips, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged early childhood, holidays, parenting, toddlers

A Child’s Eye View: Childproofing Your Home May 6, 2013

Article at a Glance Learn CPR and the Heimlich maneuver. Adapt your childproofing to suit the age of your children. Keep a list of important numbers by the phone in case of emergencies. Childproofing should start before you bring your baby home and continue until your children are well into their teens. Although good supervision … Continue reading “A Child’s Eye View: Childproofing Your Home”

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

Medications are the Leading Cause of Accidental Child Poisoning Deaths March 25, 2013

Article at a Glance Each day 165 children go to the ER to be treated for accidental medication drug poisoning. Overdoses could be easily prevented by being more careful with how we store and administer medication. Make sure to keep medications out of sight and out of reach of children. Although the child poisoning death … Continue reading “Medications are the Leading Cause of Accidental Child Poisoning Deaths”

Posted in Child Safety, Pediatric Articles | Tagged baby proofing, early childhood, medicines, safety, toddlers

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