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Posted by: Laura Dattner, MA , Sarah A. Denny, MD on Jun 03, 2025

Planning a pool day with the kids? Before you dive in, brush up on these 5 essential tips to help prevent drowning and keep your little ones safe while they splash and play.

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Traveling with Kids: Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Going on trips with small children requires a lot of packing and A LOT of planning, but it is totally worth it. Take lots of pictures, make lots of memories and have fun!
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Public Pool Safety

Everyone loves to take a dip in the pool—especially during the dog days of summer! While swimming is a great way to play, exercise, and cool off, there are certain things to keep in mind.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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Car Seat Conundrums – You Asked, We Answered

Jun 09, 2016

We asked for your car seat questions on Facebook and you delivered! Here are the answers to some of your questions. Does my really tall 7 year old need to sit in a booster? Laws vary from state to state, but here in Ohio a child must sit in a booster until they are 8 or 4’9.” So, Read More

Cicadas: They're Baaack!

Jun 01, 2016

I am not an insect expert, but as the mom of three boys, I have had a bit of insect experience. We have raised caterpillars into butterflies, we had a ladybug infestation, and who could forget the time my youngest ate a grub while my husband was “watching” him. Read More

Newborn Car Seat Safety - What You Need to Know

Feb 16, 2016

The birth of a child is one of the most exciting, anticipated and memorable moments for a mother and family. The preparation beforehand, baby showers and packing for the hospital all add to the excitement and anticipation. Read More

Deadly Substances Teens Use to Get High

May 12, 2015

When I was teenager, parents only had a few substances to really worry about: cigarettes, alcohol and, for those whose children were a little more daring, maybe marijuana. But times have changed. Read More

Safe Sleep and Your New Baby

May 04, 2015

With all of the “mommy” blogs, baby super-store registries and well intending friends, new moms are often overwhelmed with the amount of information and opinions on baby gear. Read More

Car Seat Safety: Are You Listening?

Mar 02, 2015

Are pediatricians not communicating, or are parents not listening? I don’t know the answer to that question, but recent data suggests that there is a communication breakdown somewhere in the process of education about child safety. Read More

Safe Airplane Travel With Your Child

May 13, 2014

It’s finally spring and the vacation-planning season has officially begun. I just booked our summer trip, and after 15 hours of pure torture in the car last summer, this year we decided to fly. Read More

Car Seat Rules Are Changing-What You Need To Know

Jan 17, 2014

There is nothing more overwhelming to a newly pregnant woman than walking into a baby super store. I like shopping, but I was on the verge of a full- blown panic attack when I went to register for my first child and the woman behind the counter handed me a folder of everything you Read More