The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
As part of that commitment, the AAP publishes expert advice for parents, caregivers, and patients on Pediatric Patient Education. Information can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and many titles also are available in Spanish.
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Nutrition and Supplement Use (Care of the Young Athlete)
Young athletes often try special diets and
supplements to improve their athletic performance. However, many of these
products do not live up to their claims to increase strength, speed, and
athletic skills. Athletes should focus instead on following
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Opioid Use: What Parents Need to Know
Information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about opioid use and what parents and caregivers need to know.
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Oral Allergy Syndrome
A minor allergic reaction to some raw fruits and vegetables. Causes itching and swelling only to the lips and tongue
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Osgood-Schlatter Disease (Care of the Young Athlete)
Osgood-Schlatter is a common condition in young
athletes that refers to irritation of a growth plate at the knee. It typically
occurs in active teens during their growth spurt and resolves after the bone
stops growing.
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Overweight Older Child - Prevention and Treatment
Your child is gaining weight too fast or: Your child looks chubby or fat or: Your child doesn’t like sports because his weight makes it hard keep up or: Your child is getting teased about his weight.
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Overweight Toddler - Preventing Over-Feeding and Over-Eating
Currently 10% of 2 to 5 year old children in the U.S. are overweight. The main cause is over-eating. Overeating means eating more calories daily than are needed for normal growth and activity.
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Pacifiers
A pacifier is an artificial nipple for a baby to suck on. It can be used when they are not hungry.
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Parent's Guide to GER (Gastroesophageal Reflux) and GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) occurs during or after a meal when stomach contents go back into the tube (esophagus) that connects the mouth to the stomach.
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