The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
As part of that commitment, the AAP publishes expert advice for parents, caregivers, and patients on Pediatric Patient Education. Information can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and many titles also are available in Spanish.
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Wart - PlantarCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
A wart on the bottom of the foot (plantar surface). Viral infection of the skin.
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Warts (Human Papillomavirus)—Child Care and SchoolsCategory: infectious_diseases
Warts are skin infections caused by human papillomavirus (HPV).
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Water Polo (Care of the Young Athlete)Category: sports_and_fitness
Water polo is an intense sport that requires athletes to tread water and swim for long periods. There is a version for younger athletes that allows them to stand in shallow water or hang onto the side of the pool, but this is illegal in competitive
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Water Safety for Your School-aged ChildCategory: safety_and_prevention
Swimming and playing in water can give your child much pleasure and good exercise. But you must take steps to prevent your child from drowning.
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Weaning From the Bottle - 12 Months or OlderCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
You want to stop bottle feeding, but your child resists. Here are some tips to help.
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Weaning From the Bottle - Before 12 MonthsCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Weaning is the replacement of bottle feedings with drinking from a cup. It means an end to nipple feedings. Here are some tips to help.
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Welcoming a New Sibling: How to Help Your Child AdjustCategory: behavioral_and_psychosocial_issues
Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics to help parents prepare older siblings (big brothers and big sisters) for a new sibling (little brother or little sister).
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