The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
As part of that commitment, the AAP publishes expert advice for parents, caregivers, and patients on Pediatric Patient Education. Information can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and many titles also are available in Spanish.
Before you bring your newborn home from the hospital, your baby needs to have a hearing screening.
Read MoreHow infections and other serious diseases can present in newborns
Read MoreInformation and guidance on nasal congestion in newborns.
Read MoreCommon questions asked about normal skin rashes in newborns. Note: Mongolian spots and birthmarks are not covered here.
Read MoreCommon questions asked about newborn noises, reflexes and behaviors. These are normal and not signs of illness.
Read MoreInformation and guidance on newborn skin care.
Read MoreParents need to give up much of the control over many of their young adult's decisions. But parents still worry about their child's safety, health, and success. This is where you need to trust the job you have done as a parent.
Read MoreA virus that causes diarrhea and vomiting. A leading cause of diarrhea in the United States.
Read MoreAn allergic reaction of the nose. Main symptoms are an itchy nose, clear discharge and sneezing.
Read MoreChild put a foreign body (FB) in their nose. The child tells the parent or the parent see a strange object in child’s nose. Your doctor or nurse says it is safe to try to remove it at home. That’s only helpful for small, harmless objects.
Read MoreInjuries to the inside or outside of the nose.
Read MoreInformation and guidance on nose picking habit.
Read MoreA pulled elbow (also known as nursemaid’s elbow) is a common, painful injury generally among children under four years old but occasionally older. It occurs when the outer part of the elbow becomes dislocated or slips out of its joint.
Read MoreEating problems are common in children. In children with ASD, the problems may be more serious and last longer because of problems with taste, texture, or smell. They may be the result of learned behaviors.
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