Plagiocephaly

Plagiocephaly: Why Some Babies Develop Flat Spots and What to Do About It

Plagiocephaly is the medical term to describe a attened area on a baby’s skull. This condition is sometimes referred to by physicians as “Flat Head Syndrome” and may impact up to 46% of healthy infants, according to Boston Children’s Hospital. History In 1992, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) began recommending back sleeping in order

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Fear of Needles

Conquering Your Child’s Fear of Needles

When I was about 10 years old, I went to a pediatrician’s office knowing that I would be getting a TB test where they puncture your skin with a needle. I was so scared that I ended up passing out after they administered the test. Turns out I am part of the 25% of Americans

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