Babies, Toddlers, and Car Seats

Babies, Toddlers, and Car Seats

We talk a lot about cars in our baby and infant well-child visits. It starts at the very first newborn visit when new parents carry in a relatively big car seat holding a relatively small child. The car discussions continue through the first few years of growth and...
Baby Proofing – The First Year

Baby Proofing – The First Year

Is your family expecting a baby soon? Or are you looking to reduce the risk of falls, choking, or other more common infant and toddler injuries? Efforts to baby proof are often done on the fly as families literally try to keep one or two steps ahead of the growing and...
Baseball Safety: Keeping Kids Safe and Not Out

Baseball Safety: Keeping Kids Safe and Not Out

With spring baseball season coming up and kids ready to play ball, there is a lot of excitement for young players. Just like winning takes a full team effort, baseball safety requires players, coaches, officials, and families to work together to keep kids safe....
Blocking Bug Bites

Blocking Bug Bites

With the warmth of the last summer days and fall months upon us, insect and bug bites are in full force! Mosquitoes, biting flies, and tick bites can make children miserable. Here are a few tips to keep your child protected: Don’t use scented soaps, perfumes, or hair...
Pool Safety

Pool Safety

Summer is here, and that means more time spent outside in the pool. Pool safety is extremely important. Drowning is the number one cause of accidental death in children between ages 1-4 years old. It’s quick, and it’s silent. Here are some tips on keeping...