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  • Birth to 6 Months: Safety for Your Child

    Did you know that hundreds of children younger than 1 year die every year in the United States because of injuries — most of which could be prevented?

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  • Bites (Human and Animal)—Child Care and Schools

    Biting is very common among young children but usually does not lead to serious infectious disease issues. If the skin is broken, bacteria introduced into the wound can cause a tissue infection that needs to be treated by a health professional. If blood is drawn into the mouth of the biter or if the

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  • Biting

    The bad habit of biting people. One of the most unacceptable of aggressive behaviors.

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  • Blisters - Friction

    Raised pocket of clear fluid, covered by skin. Friction blisters usually occur on the palms, fingers, heels or toes.

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  • Body Mass Index (BMI) in Children

    In simple terms, a person's body mass index or BMI, is a measure of weight in relation to height. Read on for information about how BMI is calculated, what ranges pediatricians like to see in children, and why BMI—while important—can have limitations.

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  • Boil

    Staph skin infection causing a painful red lump in the skin

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  • Boil/Abscess/Cellulitis—Child Care and Schools

    These are bacterial infections of the skin that usually begin from a scratch or bug bite and progress to a red nodule that fills with pus. Boils are superficial infections with a thin layer of skin over fluid; abscesses are generally larger and deeper with redness and painful swelling over an area filled

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  • Books to Build Character and Teach Your Child Important Values

    The American Academy of Pediatrics and Reach Out and Read have compiled the following list of books— organized by age and topic—to help you raise children who are aware of the world around them, curious, brave, kind, and thoughtful. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to review these titles in

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  • Born Early (Preterm): At the Hospital

    Preterm (premature) birth occurs in about 10% of pregnancies in the United States. For twins, triplets, and other multiple deliveries, that number jumps to almost 60%. Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics for parents of preterm babies—what to expect after birth at the hospital.

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  • Born Early (Preterm): Health Concerns

    Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about some of the most common conditions that occur in preterm infants.

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  • Bottle-Feeding (Formula) Questions

    Common questions asked about formula and feeding from a bottle.

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  • Breast Buds

    A small disc-shaped lump felt under the nipple (areola). Indicates the start of puberty

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  • Breast Pain Before Periods

    Breast pain and swelling during the week before menstrual periods. Normal in 10% of teens and 50% of adult women.

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  • Breastfeeding - Baby Questions

    Breastfeeding questions about your baby

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