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Soothing Newborns

Medically Reviewed by Elizabeth Cleland-Roberts, MD, FAAP Crying is how babies communicate, and in the beginning they cry a lot. Sometimes, parents can easily determine what a baby needs, and it’s often simply time to feed them or change their diaper. At other times, the crying can be more puzzling. The baby might be uncomfortable, […]

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Toy Safety

It’s that time of year when kids receive new toys and gadgets. As you’re making your lists and checking them twice, Safe Kids and WakeMed Children’s offer some helpful safety advice. Consider the child’s age when purchasing a battery-operated toy or game. Battery-operated toys could pose a serious risk to young children. Toys and games […]

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Fireworks Safety

Independence Day is all about celebrating the incredible freedoms we enjoy as residents and citizens of the United States. Town and city municipalities across the country put on spectacular fireworks displays. And, the festivities continue at home where families grill out, lounge at the pool and have a little at-home fireworks fun. While backyard fireworks […]

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Toy Safety

Part of the magic and wonder of the holiday season is seeing children’s delight as they open a special gift from their toy wish list. Yet, toy injuries can put a damper on holiday fun. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports, “In 2019, there were an estimated 162,700 toy-related, emergency department-treated injuries and 14 […]

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Safe Kids Day 2014

WakeMed was proud to help sponsor Wake County’s Safe Kids Day 2014, hosted by Safe Kids Wake County in Apex on Saturday, April 5. Over 750 people attended to enjoy activities related to fire safety, pedestrian safety, drunk driving awareness, teen driving, poison prevention and sports safety. Also on hand were car seat safety displays as well as a hot car […]

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