Your Child's Health
Prevent misshapen heads in newborns
Infants spend a lot of time on their backs, and doctors are seeing more newborns with misshapen or flattened heads. This is also known as plagiocephaly. Dr. Craig Hobar, craniofacial specialist, talks about prevention and treatment.
Archives
- What expectant parents need to know about cord blood bankingDecember 29, 2009
- Prevent misshapen heads in newbornsDecember 22, 2009
- The overscheduled child December 15, 2009
- Protect your child against HPV December 8, 2009
- Young athletes and overuse injuries November 30, 2009
- Join us in celebrating 22 years of the Capital One Bank Adolphus Children’s ParadeNovember 23, 2009
- Pregnancy later in life November 16, 2009
- Whether they're walking or riding the bus, make sure your kids get to school safely.November 9, 2009
- Rough and tough sports — does your child have a concussion? November 2, 2009
- Tips for detecting urinary tract infections October 26, 2009
- Protecting kids who have food allergies October 19, 2009
- When is a cold more than a cold? October 13, 2009
- Concerned about constipation? October 6, 2009
- H1N1 influenza — what you need to know September 29, 2009
- Does your child have trouble hearing? September 22, 2009
- It's never too late to learn healthy eating habits September 15, 2009
- Preparing your body for pregnancy September 8, 2009
- Potty training pointers September 1, 2009
- What to do when tummy aches won’t go away August 25, 2009
- Recognize the signs of a child with an eating disorder August 18, 2009
- Time to get your kids back on their regular sleep schedule August 11, 2009
- Call the doctor or 9-1-1? Find out when it's truly 9-1-1 worthy August 4, 2009
- Keep your child's immunizations up to date July 27, 2009
- Prevent cardiac arrest in athletes July 20, 2009
- Keep your athlete hydrated on the field July 13, 2009
- Staying safe on two wheels July 6, 2009
- Stay safe under the sun's rays this summer June 29, 2009
- Protect your child from Swimmer's Ear June 22, 2009
- What to do in case of a dental emergency June 15, 2009
- Dive into summer water safety June 9, 2009
- Youth learn valuable life skills by volunteering June 2, 2009
- Tips for feeding finicky eaters May 26, 2009
- Why your child may be biting and hitting May 19, 2009
- Your kids and the economy May 12, 2009
- Answers to your questions about Influenza A (H1N1) May 5, 2009
- Get control of your child's asthma April 28, 2009
- Tips for visiting the doctor with your child, stress management April 21, 2009
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