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Infants & Toddlers

August 29, 2023

Crossed eyes in kids: when to be concerned

Be alert for signs of crossed eyes within a child’s first year.

Latest In Infants & Toddlers

Complex congenital heart disease and childhood development

What parents need to know — and who they should seek out — to optimize neurodevelopment for children born with congenital heart disease (CHD).

How much screen time can my child have over the summer?

Now that school is out and the weather is hot and muggy, you may be tempted to relax your family’s screen time rules. Here’s why pediatric nurse practitioner Jasmine M. Terrell doesn’t recommend it.

Do children need a multivitamin?

Why a daily multivitamin is probably a waste of money — and what you should be giving your kids instead.

5 reasons children need child life services

Child life specialists help meet five important needs children have while in the hospital.

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When to worry about an abnormal baby head shape

Abnormal head shapes for newborns are common, but for some, a more rare condition can be the cause.

New parent with baby attending breastfeeding support group

What’s a breastfeeding support group?

Learn about the benefits and who should join.

Convenient Care Closer to Home

Vanderbilt Health is here to help if you or your loved one is feeling sick or has a minor injury. Dozens of locations throughout Middle Tennessee offer convenient hours — and can even bring a provider to you.

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What to know about your child’s car seat

Here's the latest on child car seat safety from a Vanderbilt expert.

When to take your child to the hospital for flu and cold symptoms

Pediatric experts give advice on when it's best to go to a walk-in clinic instead of the emergency room.

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Beware the danger of button batteries

Those button batteries are too tempting; keep them out of children's reach.

should kids where a winter coat in their car set

Winter coats are dangerous in car seats

Bulky coats give the false impression your child is snugly strapped in his car seat.

A mom’s plea: Pay attention to RSV

Within a few weeks of starting daycare, their son came home with RSV, which at…

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RSV and other winter illnesses make early arrival

Pediatricians are seeing a surge in RSV cases. Here’s what to know about this seasonal…

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