We can’t say “goodbye” to 2023 without our annual wrap-up of the Top 10 blog posts on 700 Children’s! This year we shared new perspectives on old favorites, information about newsworthy children’s health topics and groundbreaking research; those were just the tip of the iceberg. So, before we say “hello” to 2024, here are our 10 most popular blog posts for this past year:
Dr. Steven Cicora’s blog post puts the minds of parents at ease when it comes to “unusual” poop, with helpful information on the reasons behind colors and consistencies.
In his first of two appearances in our 2023 Top 10, Dr. Mike Patrick explains the differences between these two common pain and fever reducing medications, the risks and benefits and best practices when using them.
Dr. David Stukus recommends that parents stop relying on Benadryl®. It’s one of the oldest and most common over-the-counter medications used for children, but there are newer medications readily available that are more effective and have fewer side effects.
Bedwetting is very common problem in children. In this blog post, Dr. Cody Hostutler explains the causes of bedwetting as well as solutions to try when it doesn’t fix itself over time.
It can be concerning when your baby doesn’t seem to be gaining weight like they should. Dr. Catherine Sinclair describes “failure to thrive” and what parents and the pediatric care team can do about it.
In addition to the flu, RSV and COVID, parents should be aware of another virus that peaks in the winter and spring: adenovirus. Dr. Mike Patrick explains the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this lesser-known viral infection.
Parents of babies know all too well how difficult it can be to figure out what’s wrong with them when they cry. If they aren’t wet, hungry or tired, they may have a medical problem as “easy” as a cold or a rash, or something more difficult to identify like a urinary tract infection (UTI). Dr. Tahagod Mohamed explains what parents can look for in the case of a UTI.
Sometimes a child can be fully potty-trained but continue to have accidents. Dr. Seth Alpert explains what voiding dysfunction means and how it can be treated.
Sleep is especially important for children and teenagers: it helps with brain development, learning, and staying healthy. When young people snore, it can interfere with just about everything. Dr. Patrick Walz explains when parents should ask for a sleep study for their child, to determine whether treatment is necessary.
Bruises are a very normal part of childhood, but sometimes it can be difficult for a parent or caregiver to determine whether a visit to the pediatrician is in order. Dr. Lindsay Kneen explains the basics of bruising and under what circumstances they might need medical attention.
Thanks to our blog authors for their expertise, and thank YOU, our readers, for enjoying and sharing our content, helping us to educate parents all over the world. Happy New Year!
Diane Lang is the Director, Social Media for Nationwide Children's Hospital where she leads social media marketing, manages Nationwide Children's consumer-focused blog and directs a complete workforce social media curriculum for a staff of more than 13,000. She also has personal knowledge of pediatric healthcare as her son is an experienced patient.
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