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• 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. 

• Water Safety Tips

  Among preventable injuries, drowning is the leading cause of death for children one to four years of age. 

• How (and Why) to Keep Teens Active During the Summer

  Physical activity is vital to teenager brain development and overall health. Here's how to keep teens active during the summer and why it's so important.

• Prevent Hot Car Deaths in Babies & Children

  Find out a few easy steps you can take to prevent hot vehicle-related injury or even death.

• 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. 

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Navigating Teenage Moodiness, Anxiety and Other Emotions

  If a pre-teen or teen is showing signs of emotional and mental health changes, when is it cause for concern versus typical developmental mood changes?

• Top Tips for Choosing a Pediatrician for Your Newborn

  Tips to help you pick the right pediatrician for your newborn, including when to start looking and the most important questions to ask.

• Your Newborn’s First 2 Weeks of Life: 10 Things You Can Expect

  In the two weeks after birth, newborns learn to feed, work to get back to their birthweight and change and develop in numerous other ways.