American Academy of Pediatrics News for Parents
12/15/2011 Read More
Summer Safety Tips Parts 1 and 2.
05/31/2011 Read More
- The two main recommendations from the AAP to prevent sunburn are to avoid sun exposure, and dress infants in lightweight long pants, long-sleeved shirts, and brimmed hats that shade the neck to prevent sunburn. However...Read Part 1
- Fireworks that are often thought to be safe, such as sparklers, can reach temperatures above 1000 degrees Fahrenheit, and can burn users and bystanders...Read Part 2
Before ditching the booster, children must pass THE FIVE STEP TEST.
05/03/2011 Read More
- Most kids need to ride in a booster seat from about age 4 until age 10-12.
If your child isn't using a booster, try the simple test below the next time you ride together in the car. You may find that your child is not yet ready to use a safety belt without a booster.
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Check Out the Latest Car Seat & Booster Seat Recommendations.
03/21/2011 Read More
- One of the most important jobs you have as a parent is keeping your child safe when riding in a vehicle. Each year thousands of young children are killed or injured in car crashes. Proper use of car safety seats helps keep children safe. But with so many different car safety seats on the market, it's no wonder many parents find this overwhelming.
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Holiday Safety Tips
12/15/2010 Read More
- The holidays are an exciting time of year for kids, and to help ensure they have a safe holiday season, here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
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Winter Safety Tips
12/15/2010 Read More
- Whether winter brings severe storms, light dustings or just cold temperatures, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has some valuable tips on how to keep your children safe and warm. Please feel free to excerpt these tips or use them in their entirety for any print or broadcast story, with acknowledgment of source.
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Time to Schedule Check Ups!
05/05/2010 Read More
New Vitamin D Recommendations
05/05/2010 Read More
New recommendations for Vitamin D:
Vitamin D is necessary for healthy bones and may also benefit the immune system:
Breastfed and partially breastfed infants should be supplemented with 400 IU a day of vitamin D beginning in the first few days of life.
All non-breastfed infants, as well as older children, who are consuming less than one quart per day of vitamin D-fortified formula or milk, should receive a vitamin D supplement of 400 IU a day.
Adolescents who do not obtain 400 IU of vitamin D per day through foods should receive a supplement containing that amount.
Vitamin D supplements include Trivisol and most children's vitamins.
The Latest on Vaccines
05/05/2010 Read More
All parents want their children to be healthy, but we all know kids don't come with manuals. If they did, answering questions about immunizations and vaccines would be easy. Find the answers to your questions on this Web site – all supported by scientific research.
There is much conflicting information in the news and on the Web about children's immunizations. When you have a question about immunizations or vaccines, check here first. The AAP will provide you with the tools you need to make the best decision for your child's health.
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Internet Safety
05/05/2010 Read More
For the most part, the Internet is a rewarding place for both kids and teens, but the potential risks to their privacy and personal safety are real. While surfing the Web, your children may stumble upon disturbing information or images, or they may innocently accept or share files that could expose your family to Internet thieves or computer viruses. They may encounter cyberbullies who try to embarrass or intimidate them. Even worse, your children may unknowingly communicate with child predators, who use the Internet to befriend vulnerable children by pretending to be another child or a trustworthy adult and then try to persuade them to meet in person.
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Preventing Childhood Overweight and Obesity
05/05/2010 Read More
Childhood overweight and obesity is a serious health problem facing families today and many parents feel overwhelmed by the problem and don't know where to start. This is completely understandable given the complexities associated with the causes and treatments of this condition. However, there is a great deal that families can do to promote healthy active living and support each other in staying healthy. For instance, families...
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