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Viral Illnesses and Safe Sleep

When your baby is sick, it’s natural to want to keep them extra close—but safe sleep is just as important during illness. Learn how to create a safe sleep environment, avoid overheating and protect your baby while they rest and recover.

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Health Literacy and Clinical Research: What Is It and Why Is It Important?

Understanding clinical research shouldn’t require a medical degree. Learn how health literacy, plain language and clear informed consent help participants understand their options, feel confident asking questions and make informed decisions about taking part in research.

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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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Feeding an Infant with Cleft Lip and Palate

Feeding an Infant with Cleft Lip and Palate

Aug 05, 2026

Feeding a newborn baby is one of the first joys, or potential challenges, when welcoming a new bundle of joy into the family. For infants with cleft lip and/or palate, feeding is often a significant hurdle to overcome. Read More

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7 Ways to Make Intra-Uterine Device (IUD) Placement More Comfortable

Aug 04, 2026

An IUD is one of the most effective forms of birth control and can also help manage heavy or painful periods. Learn about the different types of IUDs, what insertion is like, and the many options available to make the procedure more comfortable. Read More

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Bladder Exstrophy: 4 Things to Know

Aug 03, 2026

Bladder exstrophy is a rare condition that happens when a baby's bladder sticks out through the wall of the stomach. Bladder exstrophy affects the organs in the urinary and reproductive systems. It can cause problems with the abdominal wall, bladder, genitals, pelvic bones, rectum and anus. Read More

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Bladder Exstrophy: Care by Age and Stage

Aug 03, 2026

Nationwide Children’s Hospital offers a two-stage care approach to bladder exstrophy that gives families time to bond with their child, time to adjust and time to develop a plan with our experts. Read More

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Little Ears and Little Voices: Speech and Hearing Care for Preemies

Jul 31, 2026

Learn why early identification and treatment of speech and hearing disorders is critically important for all infants and children. Read More

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Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections for Student Athletes: What Parents Should Know

Jul 30, 2026

PRP therapy uses your child’s own blood to support healing in certain sports injuries. Learn when it may be recommended, what to expect during treatment, and why it works best as part of a complete recovery plan that includes rest and physical therapy. Read More

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What Parents Need to Know About the Dangers of Synthetic Marijuana

Jul 29, 2026

Back in 2018, this 700 Children’s Blog taught about a brand-new hazard: somehow a group of drugs known as the synthetic cannabinoids was getting contaminated with blood thinners, and especially with a rat poison called brodifacoum. Here’s one with a bit of good news: one dangerous outbreak involving contamination of an abused drug has mostly faded away! Read More

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High Temperatures, Low Stress: A Guide to Diabetes Management in the Heat

Jul 28, 2026

Summer fun and vacations can disrupt diabetes routines, but a little planning goes a long way. Learn how to stay hydrated, protect insulin and diabetes technology in the heat, pack extra supplies, and travel with confidence all season long. Read More