child safety Tag

04 May Why Should Your Child Get a Well-Child Check?

Posted at 03:02h in Babies, Child Care, Child Development, Child Safety, General Health, Mental Health, Nutrition, Pediatrics, Physical Exams, Physical Health, Screen Time by Continuum Pediatrics

Many times, children will only make a visit to their pediatrician when they are very sick or need one of their vaccinations. However, this shouldn’t be the only time that parents take their child to the doctor. There are visits known as well-child checks that...

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12 Jun Firework Safety Tips for Kids

Posted at 23:00h in Child Safety, Flu, Pediatrics by Continuum Pediatrics

When the Fourth of July gets here, most kids only have one thing on their mind: fireworks. There is no denying that fireworks are a fun part of the Fourth of July celebrations, but they aren’t necessarily the safest way to celebrate a holiday. While...

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17 Jun How to Reduce the Risk of SIDS

Posted at 09:00h in Babies, Breastfeeding, Child Safety, Pediatrics, Sleep by Continuum Pediatrics

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is one of the most devastating conditions to impact infants, and the rates of this condition are only increasing among babies today. SIDS, also know as "blue baby" or "cot death" occurs when a previously healthy infant dies in their...

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03 Oct 8 Tips for Playground Safety

Posted at 14:17h in Child Care, Child Safety, Pediatrics by Continuum Pediatrics

During this time of year, the weather is beautiful, and little ones are heading back to school, which means kids are excited as ever to hit the jungle gym. Playgrounds are a great place for children to enjoy some fresh air and get some exercise....

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05 Mar 6 Spots You Should Childproof

Posted at 08:15h in Babies, Child Care, Child Development, Child Safety, Mental Health, New Parents, Pediatrics, Sleep, Toddlers by Continuum Pediatrics

Once you have children who are able to walk, crawl and move around, one of the biggest concerns parents is undoubtedly how safe their child is going to be while in the home. Childproofing is one of the first things that many parents do, even...

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15 Nov SIDS Risk in Babies—What New Parents Need to Know

Posted at 11:00h in Babies, Breastfeeding, Child Development, Child Safety, New Parents, Pediatrics, Sleep by Continuum Pediatrics

As a new parent, you want to do whatever you can in order to keep your new infant as safe and as healthy as possible. While there are a number of steps you can take in order to ensure your baby’s health and safety, and...

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30 Oct Halloween Safety Tips for Kids

Posted at 08:00h in Child Care, Child Safety, Infections, Pediatrics by Continuum Pediatrics

For many kids, there is no more exciting time of year than Halloween. Costumes, parties and of course plenty of candy make this a joyous time for kids of all ages. However, Halloween isn’t always no tricks and all treats—it can also be a very...

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04 Oct It’s All Fun and Games Until Someone Gets Hurt: Trampoline Safety

Posted at 09:07h in Child Safety, Pediatrics by Continuum Pediatrics

Jumping on trampolines has been a popular and seemingly harmless activity for kids for decades. With the recent introduction of trampoline parks and more and more families owning their own personal trampoline, these devices are only growing in popularity. However, there are a few major misconceptions...

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