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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Newborn Hearing Screening and Your BabyCategory: newborns_infants_and_toddlers
Before you bring your newborn home from the hospital, your baby needs to have a hearing screening.
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Newborn Illness - How To RecognizeCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
How infections and other serious diseases can present in newborns
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Newborn Nasal Congestion - NormalCategory: Nose Symptoms
Information and guidance on nasal congestion in newborns.
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Newborn RashesCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Common questions asked about normal skin rashes in newborns. Note: Mongolian spots and birthmarks are not covered here.
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Newborn Reflexes and BehaviorsCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Common questions asked about newborn noises, reflexes and behaviors. These are normal and not signs of illness.
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Newborn Skin CareCategory: Newborn or Infant Problems
Information and guidance on newborn skin care.
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Next Stop Adulthood: Tips for ParentsCategory: adolescents
Parents 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.
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