Children are best kept in rear-facing car seats until age two or until they have reached the height and weight maximums set by the car seat manufacturer, according to new recommendations from a pediatricians’ group. (more…)
Archive for the ‘Children's Health’ Category
Experts suggests kids remain in rear-facing seat until 2
Wednesday, April 27th, 2011Managing your child’s earaches
Friday, April 22nd, 2011For earaches, experts suggest a wait-and-see approach for the first 48 to 72 hours for otherwise healthy children older than 6 months with mild symptoms. (more…)
Sunburn and heat stress: Help your kids play it safe
Monday, April 18th, 2011Summertime means more time to play outdoors. It also means parents should be extra careful keeping kids healthy in the sun and heat. (more…)
Healthy breakfast ideas for kids
Friday, April 15th, 2011Getting your child’s day off to a good start can be a tough task. But kids who enjoy breakfast tend to eat healthier overall, and are more likely to be physically active. (more…)
Avoiding Long Term Baseball Injuries
Friday, April 8th, 2011
Many injuries faced by 19 and 20 year old baseball players can be traced back to injuries they received when they were between 11 and 13. Learn some key tips that help prevent these injuries, and don’t forget you can get your child’s sports physical at Doctors Care for a reduced price before September 30th. (more…)
Autism Detection
Monday, April 4th, 2011
While the median age of autism detection is four, researchers note the signs emerge much earlier. Early detection can help with early intervention and help for children with autism. (more…)