700 Children's® – A Blog by Pediatric Experts

Posted by: Amy Hahn, PhD , Hannah N. McKillop, PhD on Sep 29, 2025

When bellyaches or other pain won’t go away, learn gentle, practical steps—sleep, movement, relaxation, and coping skills—to help your child live fully despite chronic pain.

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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Guidance for Parents about Acetaminophen Use
Recent headlines linking acetaminophen use in pregnancy to autism can feel alarming, but what does the science actually say? Discover why major medical organizations continue to recommend acetaminophen, what alternatives may pose risks, and how to talk with your doctor about safe options for your family.
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Wearable Baby Monitors: Do they Prevent SIDS?
Wondering if wearable baby monitors prevent SIDS? Learn what the research says, why false alarms may cause more harm than good, and how to truly keep your baby safe with proven safe sleep practices.
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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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Teens and Tattoos: What Parents Need to Know

Aug 17, 2017

Americans love their ink. One in five have at least one tattoo, and the numbers are higher among young adults. So, it’s not surprising that teenage interest in tattoos is on the rise. Read More

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Hip Dysplasia in Children: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Aug 10, 2017

For parents, a diagnosis of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) brings a wide range of emotions and responses. Parents want to understand not only the condition, but what the future holds for their child after diagnosis. Read More

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Juvenile Arthritis: Diagnosis and Treatment Options for Your Child

Jul 25, 2017

When I tell people I’m a pediatric rheumatologist – which is a doctor who takes care of children with arthritis and autoimmune disorders, - nearly everyone responds, “I didn’t know kids could get arthritis.” Arthritis is a common condition in children, affecting one in Read More

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The Joys and Dangers of Slime

Jul 24, 2017

At home, daycare and camp, kids (and adults) are clamoring to create and play with slime. Of course, slime is not new. Read More

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22q Deletion Syndrome: Why Team Care is the Best Care

Jul 20, 2017

Children with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q) and related disorders, such as 22q11.2 duplication syndrome, have unique medical, developmental, and behavioral health needs that must be addressed by a variety of specialists beyond the traditional medical care model. Read More

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Heart Murmur: What to Expect if Your Child is Diagnosed

Jul 18, 2017

Heart murmurs in children are very common. As many as half of all children will have a heart murmur at some point before 18 years of age. It is important to understand what causes a heart murmur and what needs to be done to evaluate them. Read More

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Asperger's Disorder: Providing Opportunities and Support for Children With ASD

Jul 11, 2017

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects a child’s ability to understand and engage in social relationships and causes them to have rigid patterns of behavior and thinking. Sometimes autism also affects a child’s cognitive and language development. Read More

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Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction: Managing Leg Discrepancy

Jul 06, 2017

There are many different reasons for leg length discrepancy, but there are essentially two main causes: being born with a condition that causes one leg to grow slower than the other or an incident that affects the length of the bone or affects the growth center of the bone. Read More