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July 2023 - Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is one of the leading causes of death among babies. While nothing can completely prevent SIDS, following safe sleep practices through your baby's first birthday can greatly reduce the risk. Follow the ABCDs of safe sleep for all sleep times, including naps.
August 2020 - Practice safe sleep precautions with your baby by following the ABCD's.
July 2020 - Learn more about recognizing, preventing and treating food allergies in kids.
June 2020 - What causes asthma in kids? What environmental changes can help minimize the affects? Can kids with asthma play sports?
December 2019 - Immunizations have been a hot topic recently. With different information floating around, it can be difficult to know what to trust. John Paul Shoup, MD, a BJC Medical Group internal medicine and pediatric physician, sorts fact from fiction to help you make healthy decisions for yourself and your family.
October 2019 - As a parent, it can be scary when your child is sick or hurt. Sometimes it’s difficult to determine what level of care is most appropriate — scheduling an appointment with their pediatrician or heading to the emergency room (ER). Pediatric specialist Lauren Moran, MD, sheds some light on when to take your child to the ER and what to expect when you get there.
September 2019 - As another year of school starts up, so does another season of fall athletics. As kids become more active in sports, the risk of concussions increases. Make sure your child plays it safe by better understanding these head injuries, recognizing the symptoms and knowing what to do if one is diagnosed.
May 2018 - Safety Stop is an education center that teaches parents and caregivers general children’s safety. The center hopes the services will ease parents nerves on important topics like car seat and helmet safety. Learn more about Safety Stop from Libby Anvender, community education instructor and a certified child passenger safety technician for Safety Stop at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
January 2018 - Playing out in the winter weather requires some extra safety tips. If your child does need medical assistance, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals have pediatric specialists in orthopedics, emergency and primary care to help your family.