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• Summer Safety Tips for Kids

  Warm, sunny days are perfect for outside activities the entire family can enjoy. But without the right protection, the sun can be harmful. Here are some safety tips to stay happy and healthy in the summertime. 

• Bike and Helmet Safety for Kids

  When the right safety precautions aren't taken, bike accidents can cause unintentional injuries or even death.

• Dehydration in Kids

  Dehydration can look a bit different for everyone. We take a closer look at some common questions people may ask about dehydration. 

• Brain Development in Early Childhood

  Anisa Kelley, MD, Neurology, provides an overview on brain development and why it’s a critical process of early childhood.

• How to Promote & Improve Healthy Brain Development in Children

  Audrey Brewer, MD, MPH answers commonly asked questions about childhood brain development and what families can do to reinforce and support it.

• Suicide Risk Factors, Communication and Prevention for Kids & Teens

  Suicidal ideation can be a scary and daunting subject to experience with kids and teens, but experts tell us that knowing how to identify the risk factors and communicate with a child can make all the difference in potential outcomes.  

• Lurie Children’s Pediatric Eye Specialists: Using Fireworks ‘Not Worth the Risk’

  Our pediatric eye specialists say families should be aware of the possible dangers from fireworks to the eyes. 

• Understanding Your NICU Baby’s Behavior & Cues

  Infants in the NICU use cues to communicate with their families and caregivers to indicate when they are stressed, hungry, or comfortable, or self-soothing.

• What Parents Should Know about the Formula Shortage

  Our pediatric experts weigh in on what parents and care givers should know about the recent formula shortage. 

• How to Introduce Solid Foods to Your Baby

  Babies start to eat solid foods in their first year. Learn how and when to introduce solid foods into your baby’s diet.

• Cluster Feeding FAQs

  Cluster feeding, when a newborn wants to eat every two hours or less, occurs during major periods of growth and development.

• Feeding Your Baby Through the First Year

  Learn how much, how often and what kinds of foods babies eat from birth through their first birthday.

• What to Know About Feeding Your Newborn

  See feeding tips and get answers to common newborn feeding questions, including how much milk newborns need and breastfeeding positions.

• Bonding with Your Baby in the NICU

  While in the NICU, there are still many opportunities for you to bond with your baby. Learn a few recommended ways to help you build that bond.

• Worried Your Newborn is Sick? Here’s What to Look For

  Newborns with a fever (100.4 or greater) should always be seen. Here are other signs of sickness, along with common newborn issues not to worry about.

• How Often, How Much, What Color: Your Newborn Poop and Pee Questions Answered

  Newborns produce a lot of pee and poop. Learn what’s normal, from urine and stool color to frequency, and when to call the pediatrician.