Pediatrics

As they grow and learn, children face many health-related issues—from the complex to the everyday. Discover articles, videos, guides, and infographics on pediatric health topics. From sleep training to skin care and everything in between, learn about keeping them safe, healthy, and happy as they mature and change.

Here, you’ll find information from pediatric specialists about:

Choosing a Pediatrician.
Baby Food: A Guide for Making It At Home.
Teen Dating: What Parents Should Know.
Picking the Right Foods for Your Kids.
Establishing a Bedtime Schedule for Back-to-School.
Helping Children Deal With Frustration and Failure.
How to Respond If Your Child Is Being Bullied.

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What a Children’s Specialty Care Center Offers Families

January 18, 2018

Learn more about primary care offered at a pediatric specialty care center and how it makes managing your child's health more convenient. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Pediatrics
Tagged with: children's specialty care clinic, pediatric specialty care, pediatrics, specialty care
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4 Tips for Keeping Prescriptions Safe from Kids

January 10, 2018

Making a plan for how to store prescriptions in your home is important. Consider how you can safely store your prescription medications to keep kids safe. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Poison Center
Categorized as: Family Health, Pediatrics, Safety
Tagged with: prescription safety
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Tips for Keeping Your Kids Healthy During the School Year

January 1, 2018

Learn ways to keep your children healthy during the school year from the experts at UPMC Urgent Care. Contact us today for full details. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Winter Safety for Young Children

December 18, 2017

While snow covered grounds appear fluffy and powdery, don’t let its soft look fool you. Follow these winter safety tips for more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Pediatrics
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What Is a Child Life Specialist?

December 4, 2017

A child life specialist can help your sick child become more comfortable with his or her upcoming medical procedure or hospitalization. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Family Health, Pediatrics
Tagged with: back to school, Child Life Council, MRI
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Recognizing Myopia & Common Vision Problems in Children

November 8, 2017

Vision problems in children are sneaky, and your child may not want to talk about it. Learn the signs of myopia in kids and what to do about it. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Eye Center
Categorized as: Eye Health, Pediatrics
Tagged with: back to school, children's eye health, children's vision, myopia, myopia in kids, nearsighted, nearsightedness
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Living Organ Donation: How Social Media Helped Save One Child’s Life

October 11, 2017

Kennedy Stevenson underwent a successful living donor liver transplant. Learn more about finding a living donor through social media. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Transplant
Tagged with: liver transplant, living donor liver donation, Patient Stories
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Small Toys/Big Injuries: Top Tips for Toy Safety

October 9, 2017

With the holidays quickly approaching, it’s a great time to think about fun as well as safety when making sure toys are appropriate for a child’s age and maturity level. Approximately 50 percent of all toy purchases in the United States occur between the Friday after Thanksgiving and Christmas day, according to the Consumer Product… Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Pediatrics
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What You Should Know About Eye Exams for Kids

September 21, 2017

Good eyesight is vital to children’s success in school. That is why schools often screen students to identify those who are having problems seeing in class. Some parents are shocked when their child fails and eyesight screening at school. But whether or not your child has been screened at school, your child should have a… Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Pediatrics