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Category Archives: Babies!
Flu Vaccines 2018-2019
Flu Vaccines 2018-2019 Season Flu injection for 6 months to 3 years: in stock Flu injection for 3 years and older: in stock. Flumist is not recommended for this year and we will not be stocking it. Please call to … Continue reading
Flu Shots 2018-2019
From the American Academy of Pediatrics: All children should receive the flu shot as soon as it is available. This season, the AAP recommends that pediatricians offer the injectable form of the vaccine to all children 6 months and older … Continue reading
Insect Repellents and Kids
Good article from Consumer Reports (and I helped). More info here.
Posted in 101, Babies!, Children, DIY, Health Care, Medicine, Pediatric Bits, Safety, Wellness
Tagged DEET, insect repellent
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Urgent Care
With the rise of urgent care centers and after hours clinics, it can seem like an easy decision to get your baby, child or young adult seen any time they are sick, even when we aren’t open. Those types of … Continue reading
Disaster Preparedness for Families
No one can be completely prepared for a disaster, but planning helps. Our local chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics offers the following resources: How to Talk with Kids Talking about Natural Disasters with Children audio link. Family Readiness … Continue reading
Posted in 101, Babies!, Children, Safety
Tagged Diseaster planning, earthquake, fire, flood, natural disaster, wildfire
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Sleep on It
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS SUPPORTS CHILDHOOD SLEEP GUIDELINES The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued a Statement of Endorsement supporting the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) guidelines outlining recommended sleep duration for children from infants to teens. The … Continue reading
Posted in 101, Babies!, Children, Health Care, Medicine, Pediatric Bits, Teens, Wellness
Tagged sleep, sleep hygiene
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Paging Dr. Web
How good are online resources for diagnosing? A recent article tried to tackle that question. The chance of getting the right diagnosis range from 30-60%. One of the best resources for parents that we recommend is the book Healthy Children … Continue reading
Posted in 101, Babies!, Children, Health Care, Medicine, Pediatric Bits, Urgent Care
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When to Keep Your Child Home
Medical reasons your child should not attend daycare from the American Academy of Pediatrics are here. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/work-play/Pages/When-to-Keep-Your-Child-Home-from-Child-Care.aspx
Posted in 101, Babies!, Children, Medicine, Pediatric Bits, Wellness
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Sleep 101
Sleep hygiene information from the CDC is here. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for sleep problems and insomnia information link. Quick start for teen sleep issues is here. Infant Sleep handouts for night criers and feeders are on this post. How … Continue reading
Posted in 101, Babies!, Children, Health Care, Medicine, Pediatric Bits, Wellness
Tagged babies, baby, Casa Verde Pediatrics, Dr Lisa Asta, insomnia, sleep, sleep hygiene, Walnut Creek Pediatrician
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Valentines Day Love
Here are some Valentine’s Day tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Use plenty of positive and encouraging words when talking with your child. Try to avoid using sarcasm or mockery and get rid of put-downs from the words … Continue reading
Posted in 101, Babies!, Children, Wellness
Tagged children, Contra Costa Pediatricians, Dr. Asta, Love, Valentine's Day
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