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Kai Wicker-Brown, M.D.
Providing personal, high-quality health care to children in Central Louisiana.
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Social media trends, like certain challenges, can spread quickly, making it important for families to talk with kids about making safe choices online. Some of the social media challenges that are appealing to teens can be dangerous. Being aware of what these challenges are and how they impact kids can help you have open conversations with your adolescent and protect them from participating in dangerous activities. 📱
Here's a guide to learn more and get tips on how to talk to your kids. 👇
Dangerous Social Media Challenges: Understanding Their Appeal to Kids
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Social media challenges can be fascinating to teens, who can be both impulsive and drawn to behavior that draws attention. These trendy challenges, which range from microwaving gel-filled toys to misu...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
As a reminder for #NationalBreastfeedingMonth and #WorldBreastfeedingWeek, there are many ways breastfeeding supports a baby's health and development. 🤱
Breast milk contains antibodies and other beneficial components that help protect babies from infections while their immune systems are still developing. Breastfeeding has also been associated with a lower risk of certain illnesses, including ear infections, respiratory infections, and stomach viruses.
Learn more about how breast milk strengthens your child's immune system. 👇
Breastfeeding Benefits Your Baby’s Immune System
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Breast milk is the food naturally designed to best meet the needs of human babies. It has all the necessary nutrients, in just the right amounts, and is easy to digest. Beyond the nutritional bene...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
August is #NationalBreastfeedingMonth, and this week is #WorldBreastfeedingWeek! 🤱
Breastfeeding provides important benefits for both babies and parents, including all the nutrients your baby needs, protection against infections, and support for healthy development. It also promotes bonding between parent and child.
Every family's feeding journey is different, and that's okay. If you need support with breastfeeding, combination feeding, or pumping, call our office. ☎️
For breastfeeding information and resources, check out this guide. 👇
Breastfeeding Benefits for You & Your Baby
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Learn how breastfeeding supports your baby's growth, brain development and immune health while benefiting nursing parents, too. Explore AAP breastfeeding recommendations, health benefits, common ch...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
As your baby starts eating more solid foods, you may wonder when it's time to introduce a high chair and utensils. 👶 🍽️
Most babies are ready for a high chair around 6 months, when they can sit up and begin eating solid foods. By 10–12 months, many are ready to start practicing with baby-safe spoons and forks as they become more confident with finger foods.
Don't worry if mealtimes get messy. That's a normal part of learning! Giving your child opportunities to practice self-feeding helps build fine motor skills, coordination, and independence.
Check out this guide for more info about when babies are ready to start using a high chair and utensils and tips to make mealtimes safe and enjoyable. 👇
Pathways.org | Utensils and High Chairs: When is Baby Ready?
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Has Baby started solids? Learn when Baby will be ready to eat in a high char and use utensils. Plus, find baby safety tips to find the right high chair.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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The CDC is continuing to investigate several outbreaks of cyclosporiasis across multiple U.S. states. Here are steps you can take to help protect your family from the parasite. And remember: Careful washing of produce may not completely remove Cyclospora, but it can help reduce risk. It’s best to cook all produce until they reach an internal temperature of 158 degrees Fahrenheit.
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