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Pediatric News You Can Use From America’s Largest Pediatric Hospital and Research Center

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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Addiction, Motherhood and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

Jun 30, 2016

When a woman is addicted or dependent on drugs and medications during pregnancy, her baby is at risk for being born dependent on those medications. As a result of the current opioid epidemic, an increasing number of babies are being born dependent on opiates. Read More

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6 Signs Your Child May Have Bladder Dysfunction

Jun 22, 2016

Once your child has been successfully potty-trained – ‘taking care of business’ should get easier – but what if the accidents keep happening? Read More

Why Does My Child Have Bald Spots?

May 31, 2016

Hair loss in children can be caused by a number of issues including hair pulling, hormone imbalances, and nutritional deficiencies. If your child suddenly develops smooth, round, bald spots on their scalp and other parts of their body, they may have a condition called alopecia areata. Read More

Helping the Sickest Children Navigate the Health Care System

May 23, 2016

Dealing with the health care system can be frustrating no matter who you are, or how healthy you tend to be. Think, though, of the children who have long-term, serious conditions. A child with cerebral palsy, for example, may need special equipment just to survive. Read More

E-cigarettes and Liquid Nicotine: Are They Safe to Use Around Kids?

May 10, 2016

You already know that secondhand smoke from cigarettes is bad for your kids, but do you know about the dangers of e-cigarettes? Since e-cigarettes, vape pens, and other similar devices hit the U.S. market several years ago, their popularity has skyrocketed. Read More

The Challenges of Managing Asthma

May 03, 2016

Management of asthma requires understanding the underlying condition, knowledge about specific triggers (viral infections, weather changes, cigarette smoke, exercise, allergens), recognition of signs/symptoms, and prompt treatment with rescue medications. Read More

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Potty Talk: Do You Know Squat About Constipation?

Apr 29, 2016

There is no shortage of television commercials related to constipation medications. It seems that everyone is constipated these days. Not surprisingly, constipation happens in children too. Read More

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Laundry Detergent Packet Dangers

Apr 25, 2016

Hey, moms and dads: I get it. You are busy. I’m a parent. I’m busy, too. My calendar is so full that I have to schedule time with my husband or it doesn’t happen. So I love products that make my life easier. Read More