Ask the Pediatrician: What steps should parents take to keep guns out of kids' hands?

by Judy SchaechterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: I'm thinking about getting a handgun for protection. What are the best ways to keep my kids safe with a gun in the house?A: Roughly a third of

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Ask the Pediatrician: What steps should parents take to keep guns out of kids' hands?

by Judy SchaechterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: I'm thinking about getting a handgun for protection. What are the best ways to keep my kids safe with a gun in the house?A: Roughly a third of

Updated on:June 05,2024 8

Ask the Pediatrician: Do children really need all these vaccines?

by Dr. Whitney Casares, American Academy Of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: I read a lot online about vaccines. Do kids really need so many shots?A: Childhood vaccination has been one of modern

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Ask the Pediatrician: Do children really need all these vaccines?

by Dr. Whitney Casares, American Academy Of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: I read a lot online about vaccines. Do kids really need so many shots?A: Childhood vaccination has been one of modern

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Ask the Pediatrician: What are the benefits of breastfeeding?

by Lori Feldman-Winter, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: Is it clear that breastfeeding is the best choice for most babies? If I need to supplement with formula, is that OK?A:

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Ask the Pediatrician: What are the benefits of breastfeeding?

by Lori Feldman-Winter, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: Is it clear that breastfeeding is the best choice for most babies? If I need to supplement with formula, is that OK?A:

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Ask the Pediatrician: How to choose an insect repellent for your child

by Dr. Sophie J. Balk, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWarmer weather means more chances for kids to go outside to play, hike and enjoy the fresh air with family and fr

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Ask the Pediatrician: How to choose an insect repellent for your child

by Dr. Sophie J. Balk, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWarmer weather means more chances for kids to go outside to play, hike and enjoy the fresh air with family and fr

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Ask the Pediatrician: Why do babies spit up?

by Dr. Alejandro Velez and Dr. Christine Waasdorp HurtadoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: My baby spits up fairly often. What causes this, and should I be concerned?A: All babies spit up. Some babi

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Ask the Pediatrician: Why do babies spit up?

by Dr. Alejandro Velez and Dr. Christine Waasdorp HurtadoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: My baby spits up fairly often. What causes this, and should I be concerned?A: All babies spit up. Some babi

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Ask the Pediatrician: What exactly is Tourette syndrome?

by Dr. Alcy R. Torres, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: I've been told my son may have Tourette syndrome. What exactly is this and how worried should I be?A: Tour

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Ask the Pediatrician: What exactly is Tourette syndrome?

by Dr. Alcy R. Torres, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: I've been told my son may have Tourette syndrome. What exactly is this and how worried should I be?A: Tour

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Ask the Pediatrician: What should 2-year-olds eat?

by Natalie MuthCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: My toddler is getting more curious about food and feeding himself. What are good things to give to him and what should I avoid?A: It's great that your&nb

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Ask the Pediatrician: What should 2-year-olds eat?

by Natalie MuthCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: My toddler is getting more curious about food and feeding himself. What are good things to give to him and what should I avoid?A: It's great that your&nb

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Ask the Pediatrician: How can parents help teens on autism spectrum transition to adulthood?

by Dr. Kristin SohlCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: My teenage son has autism and I want to help him navigate the transition to being an adult, including adult health care. How can I do this?A: We

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Ask the Pediatrician: How can parents help teens on autism spectrum transition to adulthood?

by Dr. Kristin SohlCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: My teenage son has autism and I want to help him navigate the transition to being an adult, including adult health care. How can I do this?A: We

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Ask the Pediatrician: How do I prevent dehydration when my child is vomiting?

by Meghan Horn,Mayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen your child is throwing up (vomiting), it's easy for them to become dehydrated. The risk is even greater when fever causes them to swea

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Ask the Pediatrician: How do I prevent dehydration when my child is vomiting?

by Meghan Horn,Mayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen your child is throwing up (vomiting), it's easy for them to become dehydrated. The risk is even greater when fever causes them to swea

Updated on:June 05,2024 6

Ask the Pediatrician: How do I know these unfamiliar brands of infant formula on store shelves are safe?

by Dr. Steven A. AbramsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: Why am I seeing brands of baby formula I've never heard of, and are they safe?A: To help ease the national shortage of baby formula, the

Updated on: June 05,2024 3

Ask the Pediatrician: How do I know these unfamiliar brands of infant formula on store shelves are safe?

by Dr. Steven A. AbramsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: Why am I seeing brands of baby formula I've never heard of, and are they safe?A: To help ease the national shortage of baby formula, the

Updated on:June 05,2024 3

Ask the pediatrician: How should parents childproof their home?

by Jennifer ShuCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: Our daughter is crawling and exploring, and we are hurrying to childproof our house. What are some areas that we might overlook?A: As you go through

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Ask the pediatrician: How should parents childproof their home?

by Jennifer ShuCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: Our daughter is crawling and exploring, and we are hurrying to childproof our house. What are some areas that we might overlook?A: As you go through

Updated on:June 05,2024 5

Ask the Pediatrician: How to prevent children from poisoning in the home?

by Elizabeth Murray,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEvery year, about 50,000 U.S. children visit the emergency room because they swallowed something potentially dangerous. The good n

Updated on: June 05,2024 4

Ask the Pediatrician: How to prevent children from poisoning in the home?

by Elizabeth Murray,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEvery year, about 50,000 U.S. children visit the emergency room because they swallowed something potentially dangerous. The good n

Updated on:June 05,2024 4