Sound Beach Pediatrics

5 days ago

The LA fires and other crises and tragedies in the news can be traumatic for children to watch and hear. Here's how you can talk to your kids about these incidents and help them cope with distressing news. 📰

"No matter what age or developmental stage your child is, you can start by asking what they've already heard. Most children will have heard something, no matter how old they are. After you ask them what they've heard, ask what questions they have and how they feel about what's happened.

Older children, teens, and young adults might ask more questions. They may ask for and benefit more from additional information. But no matter what age your child is, it's best to keep the dialogue straightforward and direct."

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How to Talk With Kids About Tragedies & Other Traumatic News Events

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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) encourages parents, teachers, child care providers, and others who work closely with children to filter information about the crisis and present it in a way th...

Sound Beach Pediatrics

1 week ago

Newborns aren't born with a circadian rhythm, the internal alarm clock that lets you know when to sleep and when to be awake. ⏰ This is because your baby has spent 9 months in the dark environment of the womb and can't yet tell the difference between day and night.

It can take a few months to learn this, but in the meantime, many newborns experience day-night confusion. They might sleep all day and stay up all night. 💤

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Day-Night Confusion in Babies - Pathways.org

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Read to learn expert tips for resolving day-night confusion in babies, something most babies deal with in the early weeks of life!

Sound Beach Pediatrics

1 week ago

January is National Birth Defects Awareness and Prevention Month. While not all birth defects are preventable, careful planning before and during pregnancy can help reduce risks. Check out these 5 tips for a healthy pregnancy! 🤰

"Consume 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid per day, starting at least one month before becoming pregnant and continuing throughout the pregnancy. This helps prevent serious defects in the baby's brain and spine.

Some foods are fortified or enriched with folic acid. But the simplest way to make sure you get enough is to take a vitamin that has folic acid every day."

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5 Tips to Reduce the Risk of Birth Defects

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​There are things you can do to ensure the healthiest possible pregnancy and reduce the risk of birth defects. Here are five! 

Sound Beach Pediatrics

2 weeks ago

As a reminder for the new year, make sure to change the batteries of your carbon monoxide detector every 6 months. 🔋 If you haven't already, install at least one detector on each floor of your home.

Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas that can affect the ability of the blood to transport oxygen. Children are more at risk of danger as they breathe faster and inhale more carbon monoxide per pound of body weight. 💨

We recommend checking out these tips to protect your home from carbon monoxide.👇

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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: How to Protect Your Family

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Although everyone is at risk for CO poisoning, it is particularly dangerous for children because they breathe faster and inhale more CO per pound of body weight.

Sound Beach Pediatrics

3 weeks ago

It's never too early to start reading to your child! 📚

Even reading to a newborn benefits them. While they do not understand words yet, hearing rhythm, tones, sounds and the flow of speech helps with early brain development and future language skills. 👶

👉 Check out these age-based tips for making the reading experience with your baby valuable.

"Set aside a few quiet minutes for sharing books as part of your baby's regular naptime or bedtime routine. When they experience the familiar routine of book-sharing, they know what to expect next. Having regular bedtime routines from an early age helps prevent future bedtime struggles. Teaching your baby how to fall asleep alone by putting them in bed when sleepy but still awake helps prevent future night wakings."

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How to Share Books With Your Baby

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Sharing a book, even with a tiny newborn, opens a world of benefits that can last a lifetime. While your baby may not understand words yet, they are absorbing the rhythm, tones, sounds and flow of spe...