Choking
What Is Choking? When a child is choking, it means that an object — usually food or a toy — is stuck in the trachea (the airway). When this happens, […]
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Water Safety
Why Is Water Safety Important? Water safety isn’t just about keeping kids safe in the pool. Bathroom water safety is also important. Things you might not think about — like […]
West Nile Virus
What Is West Nile Virus? West Nile virus is a virus that can pass to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. The best way to prevent infection with […]
Preventing Dog Bites
Most kids don’t think a cuddly dog would ever hurt them. But millions of dog bites happen every year. Most kids bitten by dogs are under age 14. Dog bites […]
Keeping Kids Safe in Cars
Starting with a baby’s very first ride home from the hospital, parents must make sure that their kids travel safely. Get the right car seat and learn how to use it […]
Playground Safety
Why Is Playground Safety Important? Playgrounds and outdoor play equipment offer kids fresh air, friends, fun, and exercise. But it’s important to make sure that faulty equipment, improper surfaces, and […]
Cold, Ice, and Snow Safety
Winter isn’t a time to just stay indoors and wait for spring. There’s a whole wonderland of sports out there for the entire family and someone has to shovel the […]
Frostbite and Frostnip
What Is Frostbite? Frostbite is a skin injury caused by freezing temperatures. Sometimes it also injures deeper tissue. Serious frostbite can go all the way down to the muscles and […]
Surgery for Tear Duct Blockage
What Is Tear Duct Blockage Surgery? Doctors do tear duct blockage surgery to open a blocked tear duct. This brief outpatient surgery is done by an ophthalmologist (eye doctor). Kids usually […]
Hemangiomas: Suzanne’s Story
The first one appeared when Anna was just a few days old. I thought it was a diaper rash at first. As a first-time mom, I didn’t know one red […]
Is It a Cold, the Flu, an RSV Infection, or COVID-19?
Your child has a sore throat, cough, and a high fever. Is it just a cold? Or could it be the flu or an RSV infection? Or maybe COVID-19? All […]
When and Where to Get Medical Care
Sometimes you’ll know right away if your child needs quick medical care. Other times, it’s hard to be sure. And if you do, should you go to the ER, call […]
Occupational Therapy
What Is Occupational Therapy? Occupational therapy (OT) is a branch of health care that helps people of all ages who have physical, sensory, or cognitive problems. OT can help them […]
Physical Therapy
What Is Physical Therapy? Doctors often recommend physical therapy for kids and teens who have been injured or who have movement problems from an illness, disease, or disability. After an […]
Going to the Emergency Room
When your child is sick or injured, it’s natural to want to head straight for the emergency room (ER). You know that you can get care, no matter the time, […]
Melatonin Supplements
If your child has insomnia (trouble falling asleep or staying asleep), you might wonder if melatonin supplements can help. Always talk to the doctor before giving your child any new […]
Vomiting
What Is Vomiting? Vomiting is the forceful throwing up of stomach contents. Most kids vomit from time to time, but it usually doesn’t last long and often gets better on […]
Pneumonia in Kids
What Is Pneumonia? Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. Normally, the small sacs in the lungs are filled with air. In someone who has pneumonia (nu-MOH-nyuh), the air sacs fill […]
Bonding With Your Baby
What Is Bonding? Bonding is the intense attachment that develops between parents and their baby. It makes parents want to shower their baby with love and affection and to protect […]
Newborn Well-Child Checkup
What Happens at the Visit? In the hospital, the doctor and/or nurse will probably: 1. Check your baby’s weight, length, and head circumference and plot the measurements on a growth chart. 2. […]