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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Safe Sleep and Your Baby: How Parents Can Reduce the Risk of SIDS and Suffocation
Many infants die during sleep from unsafe sleep environments. Some of these deaths are from entrapment, suffocation, and strangulation. Some infants die from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). However, there are ways for parents to keep their sleeping baby safe.
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Safe Weight Loss and Weight Gain (Care of the Young Athlete)
Many athletes actively seek changes in body
weight in hopes of improving athletic performance. In some sports, such as
wrestling, gymnastics, dancing, and running, athletes and coaches associate
optimal performance with a relatively low body
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Safety of Blood Transfusions
Because of illness or injury, some children need to receive transfusions of blood and blood products. This procedure may be frightening for parents and their children. Many parents are also concerned about the safety of transfusions. While blood supply in the United States is considered very safe, parents
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Salmonella—Child Care and Schools
Salmonella is an intestinal infection caused by Salmonella bacteria.
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Scab Picking Habit
Information and guidance on scab picking habit.
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