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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Surviving Your Baby’s First Cold

March 27, 2015

Despite your best efforts, your new baby has a cold. Use this infographic to discover a few items you can use to help make your baby more comfortable. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Categorized as: Family Health, Pediatrics, Pregnancy and Childbirth
Tagged with: baby, cold, cold relief, infographic, sick, sickness
Article - 6 Minute Read

Measles Outbreak: Why Vaccination is Key

February 4, 2015

Find out how common vaccinations, such as the MMRV vaccine, can help prevent outbreaks of formerly eradicated diseases, such as the measles outbreak in CA. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
Tagged with: chicken pox, children, immunization, infectious disease, measles, measles outbreak, MMRV, mumps, rubella, vaccinate, vaccination, vaccine, varicella
Article - 2 Minute Read

Keeping Your Kids Active In the Winter

January 19, 2015

See our tips below for fun indoor—and a few outdoor for those who wish to brave the cold—ideas for keeping your kids active in the winter. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Fitness, Pediatrics
Tagged with: active, basketball, bowling, energy, exercise, frostbite, gymnastics, ice skating, kids, skiing, snowboarding, soccer, swimming, wellness center, winter, winter sports teams
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Holiday Hazards: Keeping Your Kids Safe This Season

December 17, 2014

The holidays are a time for family, friends, and festivities. Find some tips to help keep kids safe during the holiday season. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety
Tagged with: button batteries, christmas lights, family health, holiday safety, injury, pediatrics, UPMC
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How Music Affects a Child’s Brain

December 15, 2014

Find out how music can help develop your child's brain and enhance the ability to interpret and integrate sensory information. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Pediatrics
Tagged with: brain connectivity, brain development, brain hemispheres, child development, emotions, grey matter, intellectual skills, motor skills, music, parts of the brain, video games, white matter, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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What Do I Do if My Child Has Allergies?

November 21, 2014

Learn more about common allergens, the causes and symptoms of allergies, and the best treatment options for children. Learn More

Categorized as: Pediatrics
Tagged with: allergen, Allergic disorders, allergic reaction, allergies, allergy, allergy shots, anaphylaxis, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, hives, immunotherapy, pediatrics, pulmonary medicine, runny nose, seasonal allergy, spring allergy symptoms
Article - 3 Minute Read

Halloween Makeup and Eye Care

October 29, 2014

Learn safe best practices for wearing facial and eye makeup, and cosmetic contacts during the Halloween season to help keep your eyes healthy. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Eye Center
Categorized as: Eye Health, Pediatrics
Tagged with: cosmetic contact lenses, eye doctor, eye makeup, Halloween, halloween costume, hypoallergenic, irritation, makeup products, nonprescription contact lenses, Scott Drexler, UPMC Eye Center
Article - 4 Minute Read

How to Stay Safe While Trick-or-Treating

October 28, 2014

As you get ready to take your little one out for trick-or-treating this Halloween, keep these safety tips in mind. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety
Tagged with: costumes, Halloween, infographic, kids, safety
Article - 1 Minute Read

Toxic Items in the Classroom

October 25, 2014

Check out this list of toxic items in the classroom for tips to help prevent your child from being exposed to harmful chemicals and potential illness. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pittsburgh Poison Center
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety
Tagged with: abnormal heart rhythm, back to school, caffeine, canned air, coffee, coma, Energy drinks, glue, hand sanitizer, hand washing, intoxication, keyboard duster, nausea, Pittsburgh Poison Center, racing heart, rubber cement, tremors, vomiting