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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 ...
When to seek help for mom guilt
If you feel like you’re not doing enough for your child, you’re not alone. ...
Tips for preventing playground accidents and injuries
Close supervision by responsible adults is the most important factor in preventing injuries. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Clearing the Smoke Screen
St. Louis Children's Hospital discusses what you can say to your child about e-cigarettes and smoking. Learn more. ...