Share your holiday cheer with Pediatric Associates of Franklin! Send us your holiday card for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card. Then, for each of the 12 days leading up to Christmas we will randomly pick daily finalists and draw a winner from the finalists for the prize. By submitting your holiday card
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Now that the sun sets later in the day and children get to play outside longer, it’s time to get out the sunscreen and bug spray to protect your child. Sunscreen is essential to reduce your child’s risk of sunburn and skin cancer. Try to apply the sunscreen 15-30 minutes before they go out to
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My two-month-old grunts constantly and every time he moves. My pediatrician says it’s nothing to be concerned about, but I want a second opinion. Could his constant grunting be a sign of something askew? If your child is growing well and eats vigorously then it is extremely unlikely that there is anything wrong with your
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By Kimberly Hampton, RN, IBCLC We are privileged to live in an era of information, research, and support. Science tells us that breast milk is the best food for babies, and more and more mothers are initiating breastfeeding. That is great news for babies and mothers alike, since both benefit from breastfeeding. Unfortunately, over the years as
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By Dr. Phyllis Townsend Having a baby can be anxiety provoking, but actually bringing one home can be down right scary! Let’s talk about how to get ready to bring your baby home. First off, make sure you have a reliably installed car seat. It doesn’t have to be the most expensive car seat, it
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