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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Skin Conditions and Sports Participation (Care of the Young Athlete)Category: sports_and_fitness
Most skin conditions do not affect sports participation. As a general rule, young people with skin conditions should be allowed to participate in sports as long as there is no risk of blood or body fluid coming into contact with other athletes.
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Sleep - Confusional ArousalsCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Confusional arousal is a partial wake-up in which children sit up in bed and talk, but usually don’t make much sense. They act confused and can’t be fully awakened. Peak age is 1 to 6 years.
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Sleep - Day Night Reversal in NewbornsCategory: Sleep Problems
Information and guidance on when your baby wakes up more frequently during the night than during the day.
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Sleep - Early Morning RiserCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Children who wake up early before their parents do, usually between 5 and 6 AM. They come out of their bedroom and want everyone to get up. Early morning risers are not waking early on purpose. They are no longer tired. They’ve been put to bed too early the night before.
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Sleep - NightmaresCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Nightmares are scary dreams that wake a child from sleep. Occasional bad dreams are normal at all ages.
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Sleep Apnea and Your ChildCategory: common_illnesses_and_conditions
Does your child snore a lot? Does he sleep restlessly? Does he have difficulty breathing, or does he gasp or choke, while he sleeps? If your child has these symptoms, he may have a condition known as sleep apnea.
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Sleep Problem from Feeding Until AsleepCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
A baby over 6 months old who can’t sleep through the night (at least 7 straight hours). Wakes up and cries one or more times a night to be fed.
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Sleep Problem from Holding Until AsleepCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
A baby over 6 months old who can’t sleep through the night (at least 7 straight hours). Wakes up and cries one or more times a night to be held.
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