Patient Education

Is your house a safe place for your child to live and play? The following safety checklist can help you prevent serious injuries or even death. Though it addresses common safety concerns, it’s important to remember that every house is different and no checklist is complete. Because there may be other

Young children need nutrients from a variety of foods to stay healthy. But what if your child only eats macaroni and cheese or will not eat any vegetables?

Even if you don’t smoke, breathing in someone else’s smoke can be deadly too. Secondhand smoke causes about 3,000 deaths from lung cancer and tens of thousands of deaths from heart disease to nonsmoking adults in the United States each year.

When children begin crawling, or eating table foods, parents must be aware of the dangers and risks of choking. Children younger than 5 years can easily choke on food and small objects.

Parents have different opinions about newborn circumcision based on medical, religious, cultural, and ethnic traditions, and personal reasons. Some parents choose circumcision. Some parents do not choose circumcision. Parents who are undecided should talk with their child’s doctor before their child

Children are naturally curious and love to explore. Young children especially like to explore by putting things in their mouths. Before or as soon as children begin crawling or walking, parents and caregivers need to take extra steps to make sure harmful items are out of reach, out of sight, and locked

At birth, boys have skin that covers the end of the penis, called the foreskin. One choice you will make for your new baby boy is whether to have him circumcised. Circumcision is a surgical procedure that removes the foreskin, exposing the tip of the penis.

Using a car safety seat correctly makes a big difference. Even the right seat for your child’s size may not properly protect your child in a crash unless it is used correctly. So take a minute to check to be sure.

Here is more information from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) about choosing the most appropriate car safety seat for your child.

Here are some suggestions from Bright Futures experts that may be of value to your family.

Here are some suggestions from Bright Futures experts that may be of value to your family

Here are some suggestions from Bright Futures experts that may be of value to your family

Here are some suggestions from Bright Futures experts that may be of value to your family

Here are some suggestions from Bright Futures experts that may be of value to your family

Here are some suggestions from Bright Futures experts that may be of value to your family