2023
June
14,
2023
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12:51 PM
America/Chicago
By Jean YaegerFluffy pillows, soft blankets and stuffed toys look cozy and cute in a crib. But they can be hazardous for a sleeping infant.Safety experts say the only bedding to use is a tight fitted sheet around the mattress. Extra objects …
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2022
July
27,
2022
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10:55 AM
America/Chicago
By Ashley AntleThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning parents, caregivers and health professionals about the dangers of inflatable neck floats after the death of one baby and the hospitalization of another. The flotation devices are …
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May
26,
2022
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17:56 PM
America/Chicago
As the formula shortage continues, some families are still having difficulty locating specific infant formulas at local stores. The recall in February from Abbott Nutrition has placed extra pressure on the supply chain and some stores are …
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May
09,
2022
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14:07 PM
America/Chicago
The formula shortage is hitting home for many families. On Monday, the American Academy of Pediatrics shared advice for parents and said parents should talk to their pediatricians.A recall in February from Abbott Nutrition has placed extra pressure …
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May
06,
2022
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12:40 PM
America/Chicago
Happy Mother's Day! Patients celebrated with their moms this week.At the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), patients dressed up and posed with their moms to celebrate their first Mother's Day!Other patients and their moms celebrated with …
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April
27,
2022
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14:10 PM
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By Diane Arnaout, M.D.I remember scrolling through a Facebook group for physicians a few years ago, and a popular post rolled onto my screen, written by a confused pediatrician.“What the heck is up with all these moms wanting their baby’s tongues …
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April
15,
2022
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13:55 PM
America/Chicago
Happy Easter! For the first time since 2019, Cook Children's safely gathered together again to celebrate Easter. Patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) dressed up in adorable outfits to celebrate their first Easter.Other patients …
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2021
December
15,
2021
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13:21 PM
America/Chicago
Dressed in a Santa onesie for the holidays, 5 ½-month-old Parker lies in a crib, his arms and legs paddling the air as expressive blue eyes dance back-and-forth between his mom and nurse.Parker arrived at Cook Children’s Neonatal …
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June
10,
2021
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09:58 AM
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By Ramon Kinloch, M.D.Well, that’s not really the question. But is there an amount of Vitamin D that a breastfeeding mom can take in order for the breast milk to contain recommended levels of Vitamin D for her baby?There have been numerous …
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February
09,
2021
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10:11 AM
America/Chicago
An alarming government report regarding toxic heavy metals in baby food may have caught your attention. It says these foods are “tainted” with dangerous levels of arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury.Is this information cause for concern? …
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2020
October
30,
2020
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17:55 PM
America/Chicago
The tiniest patients at Cook Children's Medical Centerand their families celebrate their first Halloween.
Stitch-a-Wish, the volunteer sewing, knitting and crocheting group for Cook Children's, generously provided the most …
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February
14,
2020
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14:00 PM
America/Chicago
Desperation or neglect, whatever the reason the story is devastating.
In the wake a baby is dead and her mom has been charged with her murder. In addition, the baby’s dad has been charged with aggravated battery and cruelty to a child for …
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2017
August
31,
2017
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11:01 AM
America/Chicago
Boston Herald - Urgent preparations for Hurricane Harvey’s wrath touched some of Texas’ tiniest residents yesterday, when 10 neonatal intensive care patients at Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi were airlifted 350 …
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August
31,
2017
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10:50 AM
America/Chicago
New York Magazine - Around lunchtime on Thursday, the team at Cook Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth got the call they’d been preparing for ever since Hurricane Harvey’s massive scale had been announced. A hospital in Corpus …
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August
31,
2017
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10:44 AM
America/Chicago
KERA - Nereyda Rangel sang to her newborn daughter at Driscoll Children's Hospital in Corpus Christi. The building sits only a few blocks from Corpus Christi Bay, which spills into the Texas Gulf Coast. As Hurricane Harvey brewed in the …
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April
10,
2017
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11:28 AM
America/Chicago
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Cook Children’s Medical Center is the first NICU in North Texas to be recognized as a Level IV center, meaning it can provide the highest level of neonatal care to critically-ill infants. The …
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February
27,
2017
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10:17 AM
America/Chicago
The first days after having a baby are full of wonder, awe and excitement, but those days can also bring anxiety. Breastfeeding can be one of the largest sources of this. If you are feeling this way, know that you are not alone! Many doctor …
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January
30,
2017
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09:38 AM
America/Chicago
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is once again recommending that parents stop the use of homeopathic teething tabs and gels over concerns of adverse events, including seizures, in babies following their use.
The FDA's lab found …
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2016
November
03,
2016
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15:11 PM
America/Chicago
“We try to put her on her tummy to play, but she just cries! It breaks my heart!”
I hear this almost daily as a pediatric physical therapist. However, tummy time is more important than ever these days.
Our babies today tend to have …
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August
23,
2016
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10:14 AM
America/Chicago
Here are four reasons I don't recommend putting a breastfed newborn on a feeding schedule:
They need comfort and bonding. Imagine being thrown into a brand new, anxiety-provoking environment with no skills for calming yourself and no way of …
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August
01,
2016
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09:33 AM
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My daughter Abby is fully vaccinated. I made this decision for her without any hesitation.
The physicians, nurse practitioners, and staff at Cook Children's Willow Park Pediatrics have all fully vaccinated their children. Every …
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May
17,
2016
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10:28 AM
America/Chicago
Despite any blog posts you read guaranteed, you might not be able to potty train your child in three days.
There, I said it.
Those of you who insist that every child can do so, comment away.
Those of you who tried and started a …
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February
02,
2016
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14:57 PM
America/Chicago
Zika has gained attention from not only the CDC, but the World Health Organization.
Leaders from the Who called Zika a “public health emergency of international concern,” earlier in the week, because how fast the virus is spreading …
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January
11,
2016
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09:03 AM
America/Chicago
Mark Zuckerburg had his baby vaccinated and I don’t particularly care.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad he had his baby vaccinated for his baby’s sake, but I don’t want it to affect your decision to vaccinate at …
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2015
October
20,
2015
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15:31 PM
America/Chicago
The American Academy of Pediatrics has come out strong against expectant moms drinking any amount of alcohol during pregnancy, saying consumption can damage a developing fetus.
In an article published in “Pediatrics,” the AAP says, …
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September
24,
2015
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14:46 PM
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You probably have never thought about this, but you begin training your core as an infant. Babies are great examples of how being active can build a solid core. From the time when they begin lifting their heads up they are training their core. They …
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September
21,
2015
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16:15 PM
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The upcoming flu season leaves many questions, but one thing remains certain for Mary Suzanne Whitworth, M.D., the medical director of Infectious Diseases at Cook Children’s.
“Vaccinations are still the best answer to preventing the …
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September
18,
2015
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11:44 AM
America/Chicago
Buzzwords such as ‘baby flash cards,’ ‘apps for babies,’ ‘baby tech toys,’ ‘TV shows and videos for babies bombard parents through our media-saturated universe. These buzzwords tempt parents to seek new and …
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September
04,
2015
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07:50 AM
America/Chicago
I think my baby is ready for pureed or spoons foods. Now what?
With so many things to consider how will I know when my baby is ready? Where should my baby sit for feedings? What should I offer my baby to eat first? How do I do this anyway? Should …
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May
07,
2015
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15:57 PM
America/Chicago
After completing 24 years of schooling and medical training, you’d think that once I graduated from pediatric residency, I’d know a thing or two about the health of children. And I did. I knew a lot. I knew that breastfeeding provided …
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