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These questions will guide you in discussions with the pediatrician to make sure that you and your baby are well.... Details >
Also available in: Spanish
Milk, formula, juices, and other sweet drinks such as soda all have sugar in them. Sucking on a bottle filled with liquids that have sugar in them can cause tooth decay. This easy-to-read tip sheet pr... Details >
Also available in: Spanish - (PDF)
These brochures are designed to provide mothers with information about how to ensure that their infant or young child enjoys the best possible oral health. Tips are provided on how to take care of an ... Details >
Air travel with an infant typically is safe. However, there are medical and safety issues to consider. A doctor may advise against unnecessary air travel during the first two weeks of life, when a new... Details >
Answers to commonly asked questions about shaken baby syndrome (SBS) including medical consequences, prevention and ways to get help and additional information related to SBS.... Details >
Learn what to do if you notice crossed or wall eyes persisting in your infant.... Details >
Pediatricians from the American Academy of Pediatrics provide answers to your health questions. ... Details >
Also available in: Spanish - (PDF)
Did you know that the leading causes of unintentional injury-related death for infants are suffocation, car crashes, drowning, fire or burn injury, falls, and poisoning? Many of these injuries are pre... Details >
Get answers to some of the common questions that come up about newborn screening.... Details >
Bisphenol A, more commonly known as BPA, is a chemical that has been used for more than 40 years in the manufacture of many hard plastic food containers. While BPA is not proven to harm children or ad... Details >
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