Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), also referred to as crib death, is the sudden and unexplained death of a baby under a year old. In the United States, SIDS is the number one cause of death in infants between the ages of 1 month and 12 months old, taking 2,500 lives every year. SIDS typically occurs while a baby is asleep, experiencing no suffering whatsoever. [...]
As a pediatrician in Phoenix, I often see children drinking sports drinks. What’s shocking to me is that these drinks often contain more than twice the recommended daily sugar for an adult! This is just one example of a growing epidemic of including too much sugar in a child’s diet. It is important to understand the impact a child’s sugar intake has on their weight [...]
While children are writing their lists to Santa, parents are writing out their holiday gift list. While your child may ask for a specific toy, it may be hazardous to their health. Just because a toy is on the market does not guarantee it is safe—it is your job as a parent to be an educated consumer. Here is a SAFE TOYS acronym to help [...]
