News on American Academy Of Pediatrics

Infants should sleep on their backs, Pediatric group says

2011-10-19T08:31:06Z

BOSTON (Reuters) - Putting babies to sleep on their backs on a firm crib mattress in the same room as the parents is among an list of safe sleep guidelines for infants released on Tuesday.

The American Academy of Pediatrics first said in 1992 that infants should be placed in a non-prone p...

Ban fast food ads on TV: U.S. doctors

2011-06-26T23:00:09Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Fast food ads on TV are making American youth fatter and should be banned in children's programming, an influential group of doctors said Monday.

"Congress and the Federal Trade Commission have to get tough with the food industry," said Dr. Victor Strasburg...

Docs urged to discuss Facebook with kids, parents

2011-03-28T16:30:36Z

The American Academy of Pediatrics on Monday urged doctors to ask parents about their kids' use of social media, texting and the Internet, including Facebook.

"Pediatricians are in a unique position to educate families," said the AAP which pointed to high rates of Internet use among children and teenagers, with research showing 22 per...

Rear-facing safety seats best until age two: US panel

2011-03-21T18:30:37Z

US pediatricians recommended that parents keep their children in rear-facing safety seats until the age of two -- twice as long as is the current practice.

The American Academy of Pediatrics, in a new policy published in the April issue of Pediatrics, said the rear-facing seats provide better protection for toddlers and should be used to the age of two or until children reach th...

Kids should ride rear-facing longer, doctors say

2011-03-20T22:30:03Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Kids should sit in rear-facing car seats as long as they fit, or until age two, pediatricians urged Monday.

After that, they should ride in booster seats up to age eight or if they're still too small to fit correctly in seat belts.

"The best possible thing you can do is keep your child rear-facing as long as possible," said Dr. Benjamin Hoffman ...

Fevers in Children

2010-11-29T14:54:27Z

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An Easy, No Pressure Way to Teach Your Child to Ride a Bike

2010-11-29T14:53:51Z

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Shots, Hygiene Can Help Shield Kids From Flu

2010-11-29T14:35:13Z

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A Safety Guide to Baby's Milestones

2010-11-29T14:47:13Z

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4 Great Holiday Safety Tips

2010-11-29T14:47:11Z

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Treat Your Child's Sunburn

2010-11-29T14:38:36Z

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Health Tip: Treat Your Child's Sunburn

2010-11-29T14:35:06Z

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U.S. Preschoolers Getting Too Much Screen Time: Study

2010-11-29T14:42:27Z

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Buy a Safe Toy Chest

2010-11-29T14:38:35Z

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Health Tip: Buy a Safe Toy Chest

2010-11-29T14:35:00Z

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Why children should learn how to swim when they are young

2010-11-29T16:05:07Z

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Corporal punishment in the home

2010-11-30T13:26:28Z

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Tips for summer sun protection for children

2010-11-29T16:05:32Z

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Babywise

2010-11-30T13:26:25Z

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Popular but unsafe baby products

2010-11-29T15:34:02Z

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What are the best convertible car seats for babies?

2010-11-29T15:33:58Z

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The possible risks of co-sleeping with a baby

2010-11-29T15:34:04Z

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Crib bedding safety tips

2010-11-29T15:33:53Z

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When to potty train your child

2010-11-29T15:33:59Z

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Safety tips for baby walkers

2010-11-29T15:34:03Z

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How many calories a day do toddlers need?

2010-11-29T15:20:05Z

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Resources for parents at the American Academy of Pediatrics

2010-11-04T14:09:54Z

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Guide to car seat safety

2010-11-04T13:36:33Z

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Food Additives May Cause ADD in Chilren

2010-11-03T09:37:17Z

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Parents, Pediatricians, and Sex in the Media

2010-11-02T12:22:23Z

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Take a Break From Parenting

2010-10-13T07:58:31Z

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Watching television

2010-11-02T19:34:05Z

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How Do Newborn Babies Sleep?

2010-11-02T19:31:50Z

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Where should your Baby Sleep?

2010-11-02T19:31:42Z

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Choking Hazards- The dangers of Hotdogs

2010-11-02T21:54:17Z

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How to potty train fast! Get results.

2010-11-02T19:35:22Z

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Investing in Maternity Nursing Clothing at a Budget

2010-11-02T19:40:49Z

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Threats of Injury Among Young Children

2010-11-02T19:29:14Z

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How to Loosen a Cough in Children

2010-10-11T07:19:29Z

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Guide to Stocking Your Medicine Cabinet

2010-10-04T20:22:11Z

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Child Reading Games

2010-10-02T07:03:19Z

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Kids and Nature-Deficit Disorder

2010-09-30T21:22:50Z

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Infant Car Seats Buying Choices

2010-10-08T16:40:03Z

Infant car seats that are variously known as child safety seat, restraint car seat, child restraint seats, as well as infant safety seat are used to hold the infant in place in the event of a crash.

Basically Safety Device

Basically the infant car seats are the best safety devices for the children using them. That is why it is also nicknamed as safety harness. Baby car seats are usually the best bets for people in the countries where children up to age of two or more are carried...

Trampolines & Tumbling

2010-09-21T12:37:24Z

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Issues You Must Discover About Infant Sleep Positioner Styles

2010-10-08T16:39:27Z

Nurturing little babies can be a daunting task for first time parents. It can be difficult to know what newborn babies want. All the same, little babies sleep a lot and this is natural. Hence, parents must lay emphasis on baby's sleeping needs. One of these needs is an infant sleep positioner. In the past, this item was unavailable. Mothers would create sleep positioners by rolling blankets to either side of baby's body.

Although their methods would work, they were hal...

Weaning Diet

2010-09-11T22:09:08Z

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How to Potty Train a Toddler at Night

2010-09-11T22:07:23Z

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How All-in-One Car Seats Work

2010-11-02T16:04:02Z

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How Much Television Should My Child Be Allowed to Watch?

2010-11-05T09:53:57Z

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The Advantages & Disadvantages of Structured Play

2010-09-11T21:39:23Z

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Quit Thumb Sucking

2010-09-10T18:00:51Z

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Safety Procedures for Kids

2010-09-11T21:00:39Z

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Things to Buy for a Baby Before it is Born

2010-09-11T20:59:25Z

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Ideas for a Great Daycare Center

2010-09-11T20:39:04Z

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The Pros & Cons of Daycare for Children

2010-09-11T20:08:30Z

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How do I Install an Infant Restraint in a Chevy Truck?

2010-11-02T14:40:01Z

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Free Activities for Children to Express Their Feelings

2010-11-02T14:37:50Z

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How to Compare Lightweight Strollers

2010-11-02T14:33:49Z

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What Are the Benefits of Children Involvement in Sports?

2010-11-02T14:32:39Z

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Superheroes: Bad Role Models for Boys?

2010-09-11T13:53:13Z

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Buckle up: Study shows child booster seat laws effective at reducing injuries

2010-09-10T16:24:34Z

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Health Tip: Where to Clean Your Newborn

2010-11-02T12:39:46Z

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Healthy habits - Add carrots to your child's diet

2010-09-10T16:21:16Z

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What is Co-Sleeping?

2010-11-05T10:21:51Z

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Ear tube surgery to treat infant or toddler ear infections?

2010-09-10T16:20:12Z

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Ear infections in kids: Think twice about surgery

2010-09-10T16:17:57Z

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Twin Necessities

2010-11-02T13:46:17Z

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Could Co-Sleeping Kill Your Baby? California Health Officials Say Yes

2010-11-02T12:37:25Z

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Insect repellent guidelines for kids and grownups

2010-09-10T16:12:00Z

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Health Tip: Protect Children From Sunburn

2010-11-02T12:39:26Z

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Protect Children From Sunburn

2010-09-10T17:34:31Z

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Family-centered rounds more common, obstacles remain

2010-06-28T10:00:15Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many hospital pediatric wards have moved from conducting traditional "rounds" to a newer, family-oriented form of the practice -- but obstacles still remain, a new study finds.

Traditionally, hospital rounds have been "provider-oriented," with doctors, doctors-in-training (residents and medical students), and other members of the medical team discussing patients' cases among themselves.

When can babies and young children take swimming lessons?

2010-09-10T16:08:07Z

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Trampoline trouble: A cautionary tale from the walking wounded

2010-09-10T16:03:52Z

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Health Tip: Buy a Bike That Suits Your Child

2010-10-27T09:04:17Z

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Buy a Bike That Suits Your Child

2010-09-10T17:24:39Z

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Protein drinks may not do your body good, our tests find

2010-09-10T16:02:44Z

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The "Nick and Prick" of Female Minors

2010-10-27T09:16:02Z

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Health Tip: When You Shop With Children

2010-10-27T09:04:05Z

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When You Shop With Children

2010-09-10T17:22:10Z

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Health Tip: Set Rules at the Pool

2010-10-27T09:03:45Z

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Keep Kids Safe When They're Home Alone

2010-10-27T07:48:55Z

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Swimming Lessons OK for Toddlers, Experts Say

2010-10-27T06:54:35Z

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New advice on water safety

2010-10-27T06:43:46Z

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For the weekend: Take home tips to curb obesity in children

2010-10-27T07:52:12Z

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Kids and Dehydration

2010-10-27T07:27:25Z

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Before the Babysitter Cares for Your Child

2010-10-27T07:48:38Z

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Keep Your Child Safe in the Backyard

2010-10-27T07:48:30Z

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Winter Safety Activities for Kids

2010-10-27T08:08:44Z

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Infant Intellectual Development Activities

2010-10-27T08:06:29Z

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Many Child Care Directors Unnecessarily Exclude Children

2010-10-25T14:36:51Z

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Day Care Centers Too Quick to Send Mildly Ill Kids Home

2010-10-27T07:06:01Z

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Day Care Centers Too Quick to Send Mildly Ill Kids Home

2010-10-25T14:36:58Z

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The Science Behind Baby Bonding

2010-10-27T07:27:19Z

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How to Care for Your Baby's Skin

2010-10-27T07:27:17Z

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Infant Safety Tips for a Pool

2010-10-25T12:42:19Z

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Parents are Not Using Booster Seats

2010-10-25T12:29:44Z

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Skin Care Savvy

2010-10-27T07:27:16Z

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Signs of Being Ready to Potty Train

2010-10-25T11:42:20Z

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Keeping child car seats rear-facing longer is better

2010-10-27T07:50:58Z

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Swine Flu Side Effects

2010-03-31T15:26:59Z

FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2009, file photo, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, left, talks with Mayo Clinic Vaccine Research Group Director Dr. Gregory A. Poland , center, and

Swine Flu

2010-04-02T06:10:45Z

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, second from right, speaks as Mayo Clinic Vaccine Research Group Director Dr. Gregory A. Poland , left,