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New Study Uncovers the Dangers of Portable Pools
As the weather gets warmer, many parents will turn to pools to keep their family cool. Due to their low cost and ease of use, portable pools - which include wading pools, inflatable pools and soft-sided, self-rising pools - have become an increasingly popular alternative to expensive in-ground
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Lead Poisoning: Still a Public Health Risk
For more than 100 years, society has known that lead is very damaging to young children. It is frustrating that we still expose our most vulnerable to this poison, especially because it is completely preventable.
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Is Melatonin Safe for Kids?
For some children who need help falling asleep, melatonin has become a commonly recommended supplement. Melatonin is safe, effective and widely available.
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The Dangers of Water Beads
Water beads can be appealing to children and adults because they’re colorful and look fun. But they can be dangerous around young children and people with developmental delays.
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Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD)
Atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD), also commonly known as endocardial cushion defect or atrioventricular canal defect (AVCD), is a heart condition where there are holes between the heart’s upper and lower chambers, and the valves controlling blood flow may not form correctly.
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Truncus Arteriosus
Truncus arteriosus is a rare heart defect where only one large blood vessel forms instead of two. It can be treated with surgery.
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Calming a Fussy Baby
Becoming a parent is a remarkable journey, but it comes with its challenges—like figuring out how to soothe a fussy baby. From decoding the reasons behind crying to mastering soothing techniques, this guide offers tips to help you and your baby get the rest and safe sleep you need. Explore effective ways to calm your little one and yourself during those tough moments.
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Despite Decreases in Recent Years, New Study Finds ATV-Related Head and Neck Injuries Among Youth Continue to Remain High
A new study conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy and the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Nationwide Children’s Hospital analyzed data regarding ATV-related head and neck injuries treated in U.S. emergency departments from 1990 through 2014 involving patients younger than 18 years of age, and found an average of more than 11,000 children and teens treated for nonfatal ATV-related head and neck injuries annually – that’s approximately 31 children and teens injured each day.
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Window Blinds
Young children are quick, curious, and unable to recognize danger. Many parents underestimate these factors. There is a misperception that if we just watch our kids carefully, they will be safe. But even the best parent in the world cannot watch their child every second of every day.