Sound Beach Pediatrics

3 days ago

Button battery injuries affect thousands of children each year. Follow the tips in this article to keep your kids safe from button batteries and info on how to get your kid treated if they ingested a button battery.

"Parents and caregivers need to be aware of the risk posed by button batteries in their home. Keep loose and spare batteries locked away, store any product that uses button batteries out of reach of curious children, and know what to do if they do manage to ingest one. Talk with you pediatrician if you have any questions about your child's safety."

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Button Battery Injuries in Children

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​​​​More than 2,800 children are treated in emergency rooms each year after ingesting button or lithium coin batteries. As more homes use small electronics, the risk of these batteries gett...

Sound Beach Pediatrics

1 week ago

Working out at home is a great way for families to get exercise during the pandemic. But if you're using equipment such as treadmills, it's important to keep young children safe as some of these machines pose injury risks. Here are some steps to take for childproofing gym equipment in your home.

"Young children need to be supervised at all times around home gym equipment. Exercise machines should not be set up in areas where children regularly play, such as the basement.

Treadmills, stationary bikes, and other workout machines should be unplugged when not in use."

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Childproofing Home Gym Equipment

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Working out at home can be a good way to stay fit during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s important to keep young children safe around home gym equipment. Treadmills, stationary bikes and other fi...

Sound Beach Pediatrics

2 weeks ago

For children to get the daily nutrients they need, they should consume a variety of food from 5 major food groups. Read this guide for details on the different groups, servings, and additional info to keep in mind.

"As a general guideline, fats should make up less than 30% of the calories in your child's diet. No more than about 1/3 or less of those fat calories should come from saturated fat, with the rest coming from unsaturated (that is, polyunsaturated or monounsaturated) fats. These healthier fats are liquid at room temperature and include vegetable oils like corn, safflower, sunflower, soybean, and olive."

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Healthy Food Choices for Your Family

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Here are some guiding principles to keep in mind when planning and preparing meals for the family, based on recommendations from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health an...