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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.

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What’s a breastfeeding support group?

Learn about the benefits and who should join.

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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.

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Winter coats are dangerous in car seats

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

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.

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…

9 common car seat mistakes

Make sure that precious cargo is being transported safely with these nine tips for car seat use.

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Parechovirus: What parents should know

With a cluster of infants getting sick from the reemerging virus, here are some important…

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How to support a family with a baby in the NICU

When a newborn is seriously ill, the family can use all the support it can get. Here a NICU nurse suggests ways to help.

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What a congenital heart defect is — and what it isn’t

Hearing that your child has a congenital heart defect can be overwhelming — and scary.…

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