Pediatrics

Although some screen time may be informative and educational to children, excessive exposure to tablets, computers, TV and smart phones may lead to overstimulation of a child’s sensorium leading to behavioral problems, worsening aggressiveness and volatility, along with poor sleeping…

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Baby Safety: Hot Car Deaths

As temperatures climb outside it is crucial to never leave a child in a hot car. The nonprofit group KidsandCars.org said more than 1,000 children have died in hot cars across the country since 1990, and at least 26% of…

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Baby Safety: Choosing a car seat

Trips to the pediatrician, grocery store and pharmacy become far less routine when your brand-new baby is on board. The first thing to think about when driving with a baby or children are car seats.So where does one start? The…

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Baby Safety: 5 Tips to keep your baby safe

1. Don’t Wait to Babyproof! Baby Safety: there’s no better time to babyproof your home than while you’re pregnant! Babyproofing your home helps reduce the chances of accidents and keeps your child safe as they begin to explore the world…

by Spencer Gray It’s easy to overreact as a parent to your small child’s illness. Think about it; we often do it when it comes to our health as well. How many times have you gone to the doctor thinking…

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Child Heatstroke Awareness

As temperatures climb outside it is crucial to never leave a child in a hot car. More than 800 children have died in hot cars since 1990 – Twelve child deaths have already been reported in 2018. The deaths have…

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Child Health Awareness

You love your children, and you want to know how to keep them healthy and happy. At Newman Regional Health, we want that too. This April includes a few important observances that focus on child health. Autism Awareness April is…