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Mom Docs

How to care for ear tubes

How to care for ear tubes Doctors often receive questions about ear tubes, which are surgically put in place to ...

Mom Docs

When to seek help for mom guilt

If you feel like you’re not doing enough for your child, you’re not alone. ...

Mom Docs

Tips for preventing playground accidents and injuries

Close supervision by responsible adults is the most important factor in preventing injuries. ...

Mom Docs

Diarrhea in children: When should parents call the pediatrician?

Always call your pediatrician if your child has severe diarrhea. These children may need to come to the hospital for ...

Mom Docs

Newborn Breathing: What is Normal & What Is Not

Discover the nuances of newborn breathing with Dr. Katherine Rivera-Spoljaric, Pulmonologist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Learn about normal patterns ...

Patient Stories

SLCH Cares For Heart Disease Patient From Infancy Into Adulthood

In 1987, at 18 months old, Alex Dixon was the first infant at St. Louis Children’s Hospital (SLCH) to successfully ...

Departments

Many Parents Unaware of E-Cigarette Dangers to Children

As the use of e-cigarettes has risen dramatically in the United States in recent years, so have calls to poison ...

Expert Advice

A New Screening for New Lives

Chloe’s Law now requires all Missouri hospitals to perform critical congenital heart defect (CCHD) screenings on newborns. What will this ...

Expert Advice

Clearing the Smoke Screen

St. Louis Children's Hospital discusses what you can say to your child about e-cigarettes and smoking. Learn more. ...