Newborn Health and Safety

There's nothing more precious (and seemingly fragile!) than a newborn baby. But don't worry moms and dads, you've got this! Let us help you find out how keep your newborn baby healthy, safe, and sound.
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Children of Some Military Parents Less Likely to Receive Routine Care
Single moms and dads who are on active duty in the military are less likely to get medical care for their children.
Co-Sleeping: The Risks and Benefits of the Family Bed
Whether or not to sleep with your baby is a decision that parents and medical professionals have long debated. As a parent, you need to evaluate ... Read More
Compelled to Complain: How to Effectively Issue a Medical Complaint
If you feel you are not receiving the medical treatment you need, speak up! Often the matter can be resolved with just a conversation. If you ... Read More
Drugging Children: An Unrecognized Form of Child Abuse?
Parents who give their babies a dose of cough syrup to get them to sleep may want to reconsider—it may be considered child abuse. ... Read More
Family Practitioners
What are the advantages of having one doctor for the whole family?
FDA Safety Warning: Stop Using Sleep Positioners
The FDA and CPSC warn to stop using infant sleep positioners due to suffocation risks.
FDA Warning: Infant Overdose Risk With Liquid Vitamin D
Many parents may be giving their baby too much liquid vitamin D.
Healthy New Year's Resolutions for Kids
You can help your children make healthy New Year's resolutions for themselves! The American Academy of Pediatrics offers some great tips for ... Read More
Household Cleaning Products Still a Danger
The good news? In the US, national rates of injuries to children from household cleaning products have dropped significantly in recent ... Read More
How Much Do You Know About SIDS?
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)—where a baby goes to sleep and never wakes up—is a parent's worst fear. How much do you know about SIDS? ... Read More
How to Choose a Pediatrician
Are you looking for the perfect doctor for your child but don't know where to start? Learn how to interview candidates and communicate ... Read More
Kids' Age-by-Age Doctor Guide
As kids get older, the fear of getting probed, poked at, or receiving shots can set in, making doctor visits an uneasy experience. Here are some ... Read More
Little Eyes: Vision in Infants and Young Children
The first few months of life are a critical period for vision, during which eye problems can be tricky to detect. Knowing what to look for in ... Read More
Low Levels of Key Brain Chemical May Cause SIDS
Serotonin, a brain chemical normally associated with mood and depression in adults, may be the missing piece of the puzzle when it comes to why ... Read More
Medical Interventions: Should Parents Always Follow Doctor's Orders?
Some medical procedures that were once routine are no longer so common. Evidence increasingly shows that sometimes today's popular medical ... Read More
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