Sound Beach Pediatrics

3 days ago

Studies show that many children aren't getting enough Vitamin D, which is essential for bone health and a strong immune system. Diet alone does not provide children with enough of this vitamin. That is why the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all children begin receiving vitamin D supplements shortly after birth. 👶

Babies under one year of age should receive 400 IU of vitamin D daily, while children older than 12 months should receive 600 IU.

Learn more about helping your child to get enough Vitamin D here! 👇

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Vitamin D for Babies, Children & Adolescents

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Recent studies show that most children aren’t getting enough vitamin D. Find out why experts suggest increasing your child’s intake.

Sound Beach Pediatrics

1 week ago

☕ For children's growing bodies, caffeine and other stimulants found in energy drinks can have harmful side effects. While it's consider safe for most adults to have less than 400mg of caffeine per day, it's important to know that children are more sensitive to caffeine and it is recommended for kids to avoid it as much as possible.

Caffeine can disrupt children's sleep, cause anxiety, raise blood pressure, and lead to headaches, nausea, and fast or irregular heartbeat. To learn more about how caffeine affects kids and how to help your child avoid it, check out this guide. 👇

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The Effects of Caffeine on Kids: A Parent’s Guide

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Caffeine affects kids’ health, sleep and learning. Here’s what parents can do to help kids choose healthy drinks and avoid caffeine.

Sound Beach Pediatrics

1 week ago

It's #SleepAwarenessWeek! If your baby has a stuffy nose, you might be concerned about their sleep safety. 😴

Respiratory illnesses like the common cold can make it harder for babies to breathe as they can cause nasal congestion.🤧 While keeping your baby elevated might seem like it will help them breathe better, it is actually dangerous as babies breathe easiest when their airways are straight. That means babies should always sleep flat on their backs on an even, firm surface. You should also avoid any soft beddings like stuffed toys, blankets, and pillows.

To help with congestion, consider using nasal saline drops, a vaporizer or humidifier, steam treatments, or a bulb syringe for gentle suction.

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My baby has a stuffy nose. How can I help them sleep safely?

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Nasal congestion from colds, flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), or COVID can make it harder for babies to breathe—and sleep at night. Pediatrician and safe sleep expert Dr. Rachel Moon explains...

Sound Beach Pediatrics

2 weeks ago

Do you have a hard time getting your kids to eat their veggies? Do they prefer to eat less healthier options? 🧐

Kids typically start developing food preferences during the first 2 years of their lives. Their food preferences can also be influenced by advertisements and what they see in school.

For #NationalNutritionMonth, check out this guide for more info on how kids form unhealthy food preferences and what parents can do to encourage healthy eating! 🥦🍎

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How Children Develop Unhealthy Food Preferences

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​Have you ever wondered why it’s so difficult to get kids to eat their vegetables? Not wanting to eat broccoli is rooted in a great deal of more complicated issues than just not liking green food....

Sound Beach Pediatrics

3 weeks ago

Does your child get separation anxiety? 😧 Separation anxiety sometimes occur for children during infancy, toddlerhood and the preschool years. Your child might cry or express their fears of being away from you - which can also make it hard on you as the parent.

To help your child with separation anxiety, check out these 6 helpful tips! 👇

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How to Ease Your Child’s Separation Anxiety

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Separation anxiety varies WIDELY between children. Some babies become hysterical when mom is out of sight for a very short time, while other children seem to demonstrate ongoing anxiety at separations...