Health Topics

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General Health Information Libraries
American Academy of Pediatrics Health Topics
Centers for Disease Control Health Topics
Children’s Physician Network Pediatric Advisor Index
Kids Health
Healthy Children.org
 
Health Information by Topic
 

Autism

http://kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/brain/autism.html
Autism screening questionnaire
(
M-CHAT) (please note this screening questionnaire is only valid at age 16-30 months.)
 

Breastfeeding

Breast milk handling and storage [CDC]
Breastfeeding information – Frequently asked questions [La Leche League]
Vitamin D supplementation for breastfed infants (CDC)
 
Car Seat Safety
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Car seat correct use chart

Child safety seat ease of use ratings

Child safety seat inspection locator

 

Cord Blood

Umbilical cord blood banking
Banking your newborn's cord blood [KidsHealth]
How to donate cord blood [NMDP]
 

Food Allergy

Food Allergy Initiative
 
Healthy habits
Healthy eating [KidsHealth]
Lets Move
Nutrition for Everyone (CDC)
Empower Me
Alliance for a Healthier Generation
 
Immunization Information
What to Expect Guide to Immunizations
Frequently Asked Questions about Immunizations [KidsHealth]
Immunization Action Coalition
Vaccinate Your Baby
Human Papillomavirus [CDC]
Influenza information [CDC]
 

Medication Dosing

Tylenol-acetaminophen
Benadryl-diphenhydramine
Advil, Motrin-ibuprofen
 
Reading Promotion
Book It!
Drop everything and Read (D.E.A.R)
Poetry 180
Read.gov
What should I Read Next?
Safety
Sleep habits-bed-sharing
Sleep habits-Bedtime refusal
Prevention of sleep problems: Birth to 6 months (CPN)
Prevention of sleep problems: 6 months to 2 Years (CPN)
Awakenings from being fed until asleep (Trained night feeder) (CPN)
Awakenings from being held until asleep (Trained night crier) (CPN)
 
Toilet training
Stool holding
Toilet training your child: The basics (Contemp Peds)
Toilet training resistance: Daytime wetting and soiling (Contemp Peds)
 
Travel information
Traveler’s Health (CDC)
Passport Health