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.
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How to Prevent Tooth Decay in Your BabyCategory: newborns_infants_and_toddlers
Baby teeth are important. If baby teeth are lost too early, the teeth that are left may move and not leave any room for adult teeth to come in. Also, if tooth decay is not prevented, it can be costly to treat, cause pain, and lead to life-threatening infections.
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How to Take Your Child's TemperatureCategory: newborns_infants_and_toddlers
Your temperature (TEM-pruh-chur) is how warm or cold your body is. Normal temperature for a child is 98°F to 99°F or 37°C. Anything over 100.4°F or 38°C is a fever.
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Hyperventilation AttackCategory: Ear Symptoms
Information and guidance on hyperventilation attacks.
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IUD Placement - How to CheckCategory: Genital or Urinary Symptoms
Information and guidance on how to check that an intrauterine device (IUD) is in the right place.
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Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) Dosage TableCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) Dosage Table
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Ice Hockey (Care of the Young Athlete)Category: sports_and_fitness
Ice hockey is one of the fastest sports and requires good physical conditioning and skating skills. It is a team sport played from the ages of 5 to 6 years through adulthood.
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Imaging Tests: A Look Inside Your Child's BodyCategory: newborns_infants_and_toddlers
Imaging tests are used to “look” inside the body. They can help diagnose injuries and illnesses from broken bones to cancer. Some tests can find problems before symptoms appear. Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about imaging tests.
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