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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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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Wetting - Waiting Too Long TypeCategory: Genital or Urinary Symptoms
Information and guidance on daytime wetting in children.
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What is Intensive Behavior and Lifestyle Treatment (IHBLT)?
Intensive health behavior and lifestyle treatment (IHBLT) is a safe and proven approach for adolescents with overweight and obesity.
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What is a Child Neurologist?Category: pediatric_care
If your child has problems involving the nervous system, a Child Neurologist has the special training and experience to treat your child. Examples of such problems are seizures, delayed speech, weakness, or headaches.
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What is a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician?Category: pediatric_care
If your child has a developmental, learning, or behavioral problem, a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician has the training and expertise to evaluate and care for your child. Developmental-behavioral pediatricians possess training and experience to consider, in their assessments and treatments, the
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What is a Neonatologist?
Although your pediatrician can solve most health problems of newborns, a Neonatologist is trained specifically to handle the most complex and high-risk situations.
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