Buying used baby gear: how to make the right purchase
Getting ready for your new baby can be expensive. From car seats and cribs to diapers and toys, the dollars add up quickly. You may be tempted to buy used
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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS:
TEACHING KIDS HOW TO USE 9-1-1
Does your child know what to do in case of emergency? Here are five things to teach your children about when and how to call 9-1-1. Explain what 9-1-1 is.
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STAYING SAFE DURING THE HOLIDAYS
Every year the winter holidays descend upon us with thoughts of family, friends, food, decorations and gifts. For parents, the winter holidays also present safety hazards. Navigating parties and celebrations
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Staying Safe on Two Wheels
Bicycle riding is a popular mode of transportation and source of recreation for children and adolescents. But bicycle riding does come with an increased risk of injuries, including serious and
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DON’T FORGET TO BUCKLE UP!
What’s the first thing you do when you settle into the front seat of your car? Do you turn on your radio, or perhaps adjust the rearview mirror? Maybe you
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BE PREPARED FOR NATURAL DISASTERS
(AND OTHER EMERGENCIES)
No matter where you live in California, a natural disaster or emergency can happen at any time…whether you’re at work, on the road or at home. Here are some initial
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How to have a happy, healthy and safe Halloween!
From trick-or-treating to classroom parties to haunted houses, Halloween is a magical holiday. Learn how to keep your family safe during this fun holiday from Dr. Anna Mendenhall, pediatrician at
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Kids and Heat
Summer is here which is prime time for summer camps, vacations and practice for high school sports. These activities among many others put kids outside in the scorching heat. What
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Ask the CPCMG Pediatrician:
Food Poisoning
Out of the blue, my five-year-old began to vomit today. He doesn’t have a fever, body aches or any other symptoms. Could he have food poisoning? Yes, it’s possible that
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Atopic Dermatitis
My infant has been diagnosed with atopic dermatitis. What does this mean? I'm worried. Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a common condition of the skin in babies and
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