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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Sick or injured? How to get the best care for your child
When your child is sick or injured, knowing where to take your child for the most appropriate medical care is very important. But how do you choose the best option
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Protect Your Baby from RSV
CPCMG wants parents of newborns to be aware of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the leading cause of infant hospitalization in the United States. This virus can be very dangerous for
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WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PNEUMONIA
Pneumonia is not a common illness for children, accounting for just 10-15% of respiratory infections in the winter. But this year there has been an increase in pediatric pneumonia infections
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SEVEN TIPS TO BOOST YOUR CHILD’S IMMUNE SYSTEM – AND YOURS!
Our immune system has an important job – to protect our body from infection and disease caused by germs. For children, they are born with a functioning immune system, but
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MEDITATION FOR KIDS: HOW IT CAN HELP
Believe it or not, children of all ages are exposed to and experience stress every day. Perhaps there are pressures at school for getting a good grade on a test
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ASK THE CPCMG PEDIATRICIAN: Why does my newborn need a Vitamin K injection?
Immediately after your baby is born, medical personnel follow a checklist of assessments to ensure your baby is healthy and ready to thrive. From cutting the umbilical cord to applying
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ASK THE CPCMG PEDIATRICIAN: How can I help my child avoid a scar from a cut or scrape?
For active kids, cuts and scrapes are inevitable. Fortunately, these common childhood injuries can be treated at home. Here’s how to care for cuts and scrapes and help scars become
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WHY DOES YOUR FAMILY NEED A MEDIA PLAN?
For better or worse, digital media is a regular part of everyday life. Children have access to social media platforms, digital content and interactive games thanks to smartphones, tablets, laptops,
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HOW TO SURVIVE HOT WEATHER WITH A NEWBORN
With rising temperatures and heat advisories, caring for a newborn will mean a little extra planning and specific steps to keep them comfortable. Follow these tips to make sure your
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