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Posted by: Krista S. Buckingham on Feb 10, 2026

When you are expecting your first child, there are numerous decisions to be made. The list seems endless. Choosing which pediatrician will care for your sweet newborn should be near the top of the list.

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Infant Sleep Machines May Damage Hearing
Sleep machines can help babies rest — but some may play sounds too loudly for tiny ears. Learn what research shows about infant hearing risks and how to choose safer sleep sound options for your child.
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Helping Your Preterm Baby Learn to Eat: Why Early Oral Stimulation Matters
Learn how skin-to-skin time, pacifier practice, and non-nutritive breast/chest feeding help preterm babies in the NICU develop coordinated sucking, swallowing, and breathing so they can transition from tube feeds to successful oral feeding.

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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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Is a Baby with a Flat Head Normal?

Jan 22, 2026

Learn why back-sleeping is still the safest choice, when to talk with your pediatrician, and easy ways to help your baby’s head round out over time with tummy time, position changes, and play. Read More

Safe Airplane Travel With Your Child

Jan 14, 2026

Flying with kids doesn’t have to be stressful! Discover trusted advice on preparation, safety and in-flight comfort that helps make your next family trip easier and more fun. Read More

Would You Buy Breast Milk Online For Your Baby?

Dec 30, 2025

Some parents turn to the internet when they can’t produce enough breast milk—but online breast milk isn’t as safe as it might seem. Learn what researchers found when they tested milk bought from classified ads, the health risks for babies, and why screened, pasteurized milk from a milk bank is a much safer choice. Read More

The Power of Skin-to-Skin Care: Why Kangaroo Care Matters for You and Your Baby

Nov 26, 2025

NICU babies, like all babies and all humans for that matter, are very complex; but that’s what makes them so phenomenal. There’s more to them than just their physical being. Read More

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Safe Sleep and Your New Baby

Oct 02, 2025

Swings, slings, and infant seats make life easier for parents—but they can be dangerous if used for sleep. Learn how to use baby gear safely, reduce the risk of suffocation, and remember the ABCs of safe sleep: Alone, on their Back, in a Crib. Read More

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Babies and Safe Sleep: Tips for Tired Parents

Oct 01, 2025

Becoming a new parent is exciting, overwhelming, and amazing all at once. And while we all parent differently, one thing is true no matter our parenting style – we all want to do what is best for our children. Read More

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Should My Baby Get a Flu Shot?

Sep 24, 2025

Flu season is here and flu vaccines are more readily available than ever before. You can obtain a flu shot at the grocery store, every corner drug store, community centers and certainly at your pediatrician’s office. Read More

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The ABCs of Safe Sleep

Sep 24, 2025

There are so many things for parents to research and learn before welcoming a new baby into the family. One of the most important things is safe sleep. Babies sleep a lot and there are a few steps to follow to make their sleep space a safe place. Read More