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Posted by: Emily Decker, MD on Aug 21, 2026

First published July 2016 Updated August 2026 Many people are ditching their cars in favor of two-wheels. Why this huge increase in biking over the past decade? Bicycling doesn’t just get you somewhere.

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5 Hidden Household Hazards
Some everyday household items may be more dangerous to young children than they seem. Learn how hand sanitizer, detergent packets, medications, button batteries, and nicotine products can pose serious risks—and simple ways to keep them safely out of reach.
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Vapes, Nicotine Pouches, and Other Nicotine Products: What Parents of Young Children Need to Know

Many adults, and some teens, use vapes (also sometimes called e-cigarettes), nicotine pouches, and other nicotine products. If you have young children, it is important to know that these products can pose a serious poisoning risk.

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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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Are Essential Oils Safe for Kids?

Aug 13, 2026

Essential oils may smell soothing, but “natural” doesn’t always mean safe—especially for kids. Learn what research says about aromatherapy, the risks of essential oils for children, and how to use these highly concentrated products more safely. Read More

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The Dangers of Parent Hacks on Social Media

Aug 12, 2026

I’ll admit I’m no Martha Stewart. But something about Pinterest sucks me in. But as a childhood injury researcher, I have a problem with Pinterest. I see ideas for children that are completely unsafe for them. Read More

Why Your Child's Sports Physical Should Be Done in a Doctor's Office

Aug 10, 2026

Sports physicals should ideally be performed at least 6 weeks prior to the start of practice to allow adequate time for further evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of any identified conditions and should be performed by the athlete’s primary care physician in the medical home. Read More

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The Joys and Dangers of Slime

Aug 10, 2026

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

Shoulder Injuries in Young Athletes

Aug 07, 2026

First published August 2016 Updated August 2026 Shoulder injuries in young athletes are common and vary in cause and severity depending on each individual athlete’s training schedule and what sports they are playing. Read More

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Back to School on a Budget: A Step-by-Step Guide to Thrifting

Aug 06, 2026

Back-to-school shopping doesn’t have to break the budget. Learn how thrifting, shopping your own home first, and timing purchases can help your family save money, reduce waste, and make back-to-school shopping a fun experience for kids. Read More

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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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