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By Vincent Iannelli, M.D., About.com Guide to Pediatrics since 2001

Children's Folding Chair Recall

Saturday April 30, 2005
About 1.5 million Children's Folding Chairs have been recalled because the chair’s safety lock can fail, allowing the chair to collapse or fold unexpectedly, leading to injuries, including severe lacerations ... Read More

Expert Q&A

Monday April 25, 2005
Review our expert questions and answers about common pediatric parenting and medical problems and conditions. This week's topics include: Infants with Mononucleosis Perioral Dermatitis Taste and Medication Side Effects Stopping Vomiting and Diarrhea Diagnosing Genetic ... Read More

The New Food Pyramid

Saturday April 23, 2005
Is the food pyramid to blame for today's childhood obesity epidemic? Whether or not you believe that it is, the release of a new food pyramid that is easier to ... Read More

Home Care Tips

Wednesday April 20, 2005
A recent study showed that most calls to an after-hours service from parents about their sick children were about non-urgent problems. Review these common symptoms and problems so that you ... Read More

Finding Sex Offenders

Sunday April 17, 2005
Review this list of state registered sex offender registries for help finding registered sex offenders in your area.

Child Safety

Friday April 15, 2005
Keeping your kids safe is important and most parents take the time to childproof their homes. But are your kids as safe as they could be? Take our Home Safety ... Read More

Think Safety First

Wednesday April 13, 2005
In addition to the confusion of having a lot of people around, the breakdown in your usual child safety plans can put your kids at great risk when you have ... Read More

Car Seat Safety Quiz

Monday April 11, 2005
Learn more about car seats and your child's safety by taking our car seat safety quiz to see if your children are safe when riding in a car.

Carnation Instant Breakfast Mix

Sunday April 10, 2005
Nestle Carnation Instant Breakfast Powder Drink Mix is an easy and inexpensive way to boost the amount of calories, calcium, iron, and other nutrients in your child's diet. These extra ... Read More

Newborns and Babies

Saturday April 9, 2005
Information to help care for your new baby, including advice on breastfeeding, baby formula feeding, sleep, schedules, and common problems, like colic and reflux.

Seasonal Allergies

Thursday April 7, 2005
A seasonal allergy screening quiz to see if your kids have symptoms of seasonal allergies, including a runny nose, itchy eyes, and sneezing, during the spring season.

Calcium

Monday April 4, 2005
Learn how much calcium your kids need to build strong bones and about many of the foods that are good sources of calcium.

Parenting Your New Baby By The Book

Sunday April 3, 2005
By The Book tips and advice to help you raise a safe, happy, and healthy baby.

Get Milk

Saturday April 2, 2005
Kids often drink too much soda, fruit drinks, and fruit juice, which is likely one of the reasons for the rise in obesity. In addition to contributing to childhood obesity, ... Read More

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