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How to Choose a Pediatrician
Choosing a pediatrician could be one of the most important healthcare decisions you make for your children. You never realize how many decisions you have to make as a parent. Everything from your child's diet to your home's safety must … Continue reading
SIDS Risks: What to Know About Crib Bedding
Is your baby safe in his crib? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 4,500 infants die of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in America every year. Many of these cases are linked with improper bedding for a … Continue reading
What is a Level 3 NICU?
Find out why many women choose to give birth at a facility with a Level 3 NICU. Unfortunately, not all babies are born in perfect health. When a newborn needs extra medical attention, he or she will be placed in … Continue reading
Risk Factors for SIDS
Protect your family against the tragedy of SIDS. Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) claims the lives of too many babies. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that over 4,500 infants die in the United States unexpectedly. Although the … Continue reading
What Does a Pediatric Orthopedist Do?
Our pediatric orthopedists are there for your children after an injury! Should you take your child to a general orthopedist when he sprains an ankle, breaks a bone, or begins noticing symptoms of juvenile arthritis? A pediatric specialist will provide … Continue reading
Detecting Heart Problems in Newborns
Watch for these signs of common cardiac complications in your newborn. Heart defects appear in one out of every 125 newborns in the United States, according to March of Dimes. While many of these abnormalities can be spotted and prepared … Continue reading
Preparing Yourself and Your Child for a PICU Stay
Keep stress levels low when your child visits the PICU. Our pediatric inpatient care unit (PICU) is specially designed to bring maximum comfort and security to all of our patients – and all of their parents. Still, we know that … Continue reading
The Importance of Back-to-Sleep
Protect your infant by keeping their back to the mattress while they sleep. Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the nightmare of all new parents. Fortunately, instances of SIDS have dropped more than 50 percent since 1994 – the same … Continue reading
Five Reasons to Reduce Screen Time for Kids
Technology is all around us these days, but reducing screen time for kids has many benefits. Sure, technology has made many aspects of life easier. Online shopping, bill pay, and other errands means more time spent with the family. Just … Continue reading
Categories: Health for Children
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Safe Choices for Kids for the Holidays
When giving a gift, it’s not only the thought that counts. Toy safety is important, too. As you select wrapping, ribbons, and cards, remember that the safety of the gift inside should be your top priority. December is Safe Toys … Continue reading
Categories: Health for Children
Tags: children, Christmas, family, FL, GIFT, holiday, kids, lead, plantation, Plantation General Hospital, present, recall, safety, toy
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