A pulled elbow (also known as nursemaid’s elbow) is a common, painful injury generally among children under four years old but occasionally older. It occurs when the outer part of the elbow becomes dislocated or slips out of its joint.
Read MoreThe American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
As part of that commitment, the AAP publishes expert advice for parents, caregivers, and patients on Pediatric Patient Education. Information can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and many titles also are available in Spanish.
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Nursemaid's Elbow
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Nutrition and Eating Problems—Autism Toolkit
Eating problems are common in children. In children with ASD, the problems may be more serious and last longer because of problems with taste, texture, or smell. They may be the result of learned behaviors.
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Nutrition and Supplement Use (Care of the Young Athlete)
Young athletes often try special diets and supplements to improve their athletic performance. However, many of these products do not live up to their claims to increase strength, speed, and athletic skills. Athletes should focus instead on following
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Opioid Use: What Parents Need to Know
Information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about opioid use and what parents and caregivers need to know.
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Oral Allergy Syndrome
A minor allergic reaction to some raw fruits and vegetables. Causes itching and swelling only to the lips and tongue
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Osgood-Schlatter Disease (Care of the Young Athlete)
Osgood-Schlatter is a common condition in young athletes that refers to irritation of a growth plate at the knee. It typically occurs in active teens during their growth spurt and resolves after the bone stops growing.
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Overweight Older Child - Prevention and Treatment
Your child is gaining weight too fast or: Your child looks chubby or fat or: Your child doesn’t like sports because his weight makes it hard keep up or: Your child is getting teased about his weight.
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Overweight Toddler - Preventing Over-Feeding and Over-Eating
Currently 10% of 2 to 5 year old children in the U.S. are overweight. The main cause is over-eating. Overeating means eating more calories daily than are needed for normal growth and activity.
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Parent's Guide to GER (Gastroesophageal Reflux) and GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) occurs during or after a meal when stomach contents go back into the tube (esophagus) that connects the mouth to the stomach.
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Care of the Young Athlete)
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is one of the most common causes of knee pain in young athletes. The condition is an overuse injury that results from activities that cause pressure or friction on the cartilage behind the kneecap. Patellofemoral
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Pediatric Subspecialists
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has created a series of fact sheets about different surgical and medical pediatric subspecialists to whom your children may be referred.
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Performance-Enhancing Supplements (Care of the Young Athlete)
The most effective way young athletes can improve their sports performance is to pay close attention to the basics: fluids, calories, training, conditioning, and rest. Shortcuts, such as the use of performance-enhancing substances and supplements, are of little benefit and are potentially damaging to
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Perioral Food Rash
A rash around the mouth from contact with food. Mostly seen in babies and toddlers
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Pets, Babies, and Young Children
Pets are found in millions of American homes. If you don't already own a pet, at some point your child may ask for one. If you already own a pet, your child may want another one. So how do you decide?
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