As kids spend more time outdoors during these warmer months, it's important to protect them from insect bites. One effective way to do this is using insect repellents. 🦟

The AAP and CDC recommend using insect repellents that have been registered by the EPA and contain ingredients such as DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or another EPA-registered active ingredient.

👉To learn about how to apply insect repellents correctly and safely and other tips for prevention, check out this guide!

"Several insect repellents with DEET are approved as safe and effective. The concentration of DEET in a product affects how long the product will be effective. You can choose the lowest concentration to provide protection for the among of time spent outside.

For example, 10% DEET provides protection for about 2 hours, and 30% DEET protects for about 5 hours. A higher concentration works for a longer time, but anything over 50% DEET does not provide longer protection."

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How to Choose an Insect Repellent for Your Child

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Read on for more information from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) about types of repellents, DEET, using repellents safely, and other ways to protect your child from insect bites.

At least half of all babies get a diaper rash at some point. There are different types of diaper rashes and they can all look similar. To learn about these types and how to identify which rash your baby has, check out this guide which also shares how to prevent and treat diaper rash. 👶

If your child's diaper rash does not improve after following these tips, gets worse, or has pimples, peeling skin, blisters, pus-filled or oozing or crusty sores, or your child experiences pain and/or fever, call our office. ☎️

"The most common type of diaper rash is "irritant dermatitis." The diaper area spends much of the day in contact with two very irritating substances: urine and stool. If your child has diarrhea or is teething―meaning extra saliva is being swallowed and passes through the gut―the chance of developing a diaper rash is even greater."

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Common Diaper Rashes & Treatments

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There are many different types of diaper rashes - and they can look surprisingly similar. Use this list from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to help identify, soothe and prevent several diffe...

As the weather heats up, it's important that your kids stay hydrated. Along with milk, water is the best choice of drink for kids. 💦 Below are some of the reasons why:

✔️It has no calories and added sugar
✔️Keeps the joints, bones, and teeth healthy
✔️Improves mood, memory, and attention
✔️Helps the blood circulate
✔️Helps kids maintain a healthy body weight

👉 Click here for information on how much water your child needs daily based on their age and activity level, plus tips on how to prevent heat-related illnesses!

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Choose Water for Healthy Hydration

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nutrition~Along with milk, plain water is the best drink choice for kids. The American Academy of Pediatrics explains why.

☀️ 🚘 As a reminder for the summer months and beyond, never leave your child in a parked car. Cars can heat up very quickly and children's bodies heat up 3 to 5 times faster than an adult's does. Once a child's body temperature reaches 104 degrees Fahrenheit (F), their organs begin shutting down, which can lead to fatal risks.

For information about child-related heatstrokes and protecting children from hot cars, click here. 👇

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Prevent Child Deaths in Hot Cars

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​A child left in a hot car can die of heat stroke very quickly. But this tragedy can be prevented. Here are some facts about hot cars and keeping kids safe.