http://www.napeds.com News, practice updates, and commentary. daily 1 2008-09-29T19:48:56Z http://www.napeds.com/resources/newsworthy/babies-don2019t-just-listen-they-try-lip-reading-while-turning-babble-into-words Babies don’t learn to talk just from hearing sounds. New research suggests they’re lip-readers too. No publisher admin 2012-01-19T22:16:31Z News Item http://www.napeds.com/resources/newsworthy/http-www.myhealthnewsdaily.com-2116-drinking-pregnancy-worst-trimester.html Any amount of alcohol consumption during pregnancy raises the chances that the fetus will develop birth defects, new research concludes. The risk is highest when pregnant women drink during the second half of the first trimester. No publisher admin 2012-01-19T22:19:05Z News Item http://www.napeds.com/resources/newsworthy/build-a-bear-recalls-nearly-300-000-teddy-bears The agency warned that while no injuries have been reported, the "teddy bear's eyes could loosen and fall out, posing a choking hazard to children," No publisher admin 2012-01-03T02:41:10Z News Item http://www.napeds.com/resources/newsworthy/strollers-recalled-in-u.s.-canada-over-choke-hazard B.O.B., of Boise, Idaho, has received six reports of children mouthing the detached patch on the single and double strollers. Gagging and choking were reported in two incidents and the backing was removed without injury, the statement said. No publisher admin safety stroller 2011-10-14T17:48:16Z News Item http://www.napeds.com/resources/newsworthy/children-in-car-seats-may-not-be-as-safe-as-they-could-be Many parents turn child safety seat around too soon. A 2007 study in the journal Injury Prevention showed that children younger than 2 are 75 percent less likely to die or be severely injured in a crash if they are riding in a rear-facing child seat. No publisher admin safety car seat 2011-10-07T16:00:43Z News Item http://www.napeds.com/resources/newsworthy/healthy-diet-is-linked-to-lower-rates-of-mental-illness-in-teens A new study shows that adolescents who had poor diets of junk and processed food were more likely to suffer bouts of depression and anxiety. No publisher admin mental health diet 2011-10-07T16:01:40Z News Item http://www.napeds.com/resources/newsworthy/kids-still-need-9-hours-of-sleep-in-summer Long days and no school lead to later bedtimes. But as long as children are getting the same number of hours of sleep by sleeping later in the mornings (and sticking to this schedule), they can remain energetic, happy and ready to transition back to the school year with ease. No publisher admin summer sleep 2011-07-08T11:38:12Z News Item http://www.napeds.com/resources/newsworthy/one-third-of-undergrads-admit-using-phone-apps-while-driving Thirty-five percent of University of Alabama students who were surveyed report using smartphone apps sometimes while driving. Ten percent report using these applications often. No publisher admin technology safety 2011-07-08T11:26:07Z News Item http://www.napeds.com/resources/newsworthy/mcneil-initiates-voluntary-recall-of-one-lot-of-tylenolae-extra-strength-caplets One lot of Tylenol caplets has a musty, moldy odor caused by a chemical (TBA) that can cause gastrointestinal symptoms. See the link below for more details. No publisher admin Tylenol recall 2011-07-03T10:59:30Z News Item http://www.napeds.com/resources/newsworthy/childhood-diseases-return-as-parents-refuse-vaccines It is a personal choice to decline vaccines, but this article explains the impact it can have, not only on one's own child, but on neighbors and the community. No publisher admin vaccination measles immunization 2011-07-12T11:51:43Z News Item http://www.napeds.com/resources/newsworthy/wendy-chabot-m.d.-retires-from-northampton-area-pediatrics No publisher admin 2011-07-04T13:55:26Z News Item http://www.napeds.com/resources/newsworthy/flu-shot-may-lower-odds-for-preemie-delivery During peak flu season, odds of prematurity were about 70% lower if mom was vaccinated, study finds No publisher admin pregnancy flu vaccine 2011-06-08T11:49:46Z News Item http://www.napeds.com/resources/newsworthy/rear-facing-car-seats-advised-at-least-to-age-of-2 Northampton Area Pediatrics has been recommending keeping car seats rear facing until age 2 years. The AAP has now formalized the recommendation. No publisher admin 2011-06-08T11:47:05Z News Item http://www.napeds.com/resources/newsworthy/not-getting-enough-sleep-turn-off-the-technology The article below provides more evidence that too much screen time is bad for your child's health. Remember these rules: 1) No more than one hour a day in front of the screen (computer, TV, video games, etc); 2) No TV in the bedroom; 3) No technology within one hour of a child's bedtime. And for the teenagers, turn off the phone at night. No publisher admin technology cell phone sleep television 2011-03-08T18:56:10Z News Item http://www.napeds.com/resources/newsworthy/cindy-mayo-long-time-practice-administrator-at-nap-passed-away-february-28-2011 We are all saddened to say goodbye to our long-time friend and colleague, Cindy Mayo. She cared for innumerable children and families over the 2 decades that she worked at NAP. See below for her obituary in the Gazette. No publisher admin 2011-03-03T19:35:22Z News Item