Back-to-school safety tips for kids with food allergies
Help your child with food allergies return to school safely. Learn how to build an action plan, partner with teachers, and prepare for emergencies.
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Heat-related illnesses
Children produce more heat during activities and sweat less, which is why they are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses, especially on hot, humid days.
Trampolines are not toys
Exercise is important for kids, but there’s one form of exercise most pediatricians will caution against: trampolines.
The dangers of button batteries
When swallowed, button batteries pose a high risk for injury and complications, including death, because of the chemical reaction they can cause in the esophagus, or food pipe.
Basic first aid skills every parent should know
For parents and caregivers, knowing how to respond to common childhood injuries is invaluable.
