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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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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Teething: What is it and what should you do about it?
Teething is one of the great mysteries of childhood. There have been so many symptoms associated with teething over the years that at this point it can be really confusing
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Cuts and Scrapes: Wise Advice and Urban Legends
We all know the sound too well - your little one crying in pain after a tumble which resulted in a nasty scrape (also known as an abrasion). What should
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The Flu FAQ
CPCMG pediatricians get a lot of questions about the flu. Check out our "Flu FAQ" and learn more. When is “flu season”? In southern California, flu season occurs in the
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Kids and Car Safety
All babies and children will ride in a car at some point in their lives. Many will take their first ride on the way home from the hospital following delivery.
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