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Posted by: Sarah A. Denny, MD on Jul 10, 2026

Using the correct car seat is one of the best ways to protect your newborn during travel. Learn how to choose, install and use a rear-facing car seat correctly to keep your baby safe from the very first ride home.

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Car Seat Safety Questions: You Asked, We Answered!
Parents often have questions about choosing and using car seats correctly. Get expert answers to common car seat questions, including installation, rear-facing recommendations, harness fit, and transitioning to the next seat safely.
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Homemade Baby Food: Is It Worth the Effort?
Homemade baby food can save money and offer fresh variety—but it isn’t necessarily healthier than store-bought options. Learn when babies are ready for solids, how to safely prepare homemade foods, and current recommendations for introducing allergens and different feeding approaches.

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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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Microcephaly: Definition and Treatment Options

Mar 15, 2016

The Zika Virus has garnered a lot of attention recently due to concerns for pregnant mothers who contract the virus and the risk of microcephaly in their newborns. Microcephaly is defined as a small head size which can result from improper brain growth during pregnancy or cessation of brain growth after birth. Read More

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Emergency! Testicular Torsion!

Jan 28, 2016

There aren’t many true emergencies in my field of pediatric urology, but torsion of the testicle is one of the more common ones that I face on a regular basis. Unfortunately, my experience is that most people are unaware of the issue, even though it can happen in 1 in 4,000 males under age 25. Read More

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What Kind of Stuff Clears up a Stuffy Nose?

Dec 21, 2015

This time of year, clogged noses are usually caused by upper respiratory viral infections. In most cases, that means there isn’t a whole lot you can do to speed up the healing process, but you do have some options when it comes to stuffy symptom relief. Read More

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The Importance of Tummy Time

Sep 22, 2015

As a new parent, you’ve probably heard the term “tummy time” and been told it is an important part of your baby’s development. Read More