Links
Here are some useful links to sites that have good quality pediatric information:
General Health and Nutrition and Safety
www.aap.org
• The American Academy of Pediatrics
www.kidshealth.org
• This site is split into three parts depending on if a parent, teen or kid is visiting the site. All of the information has been reviewed by pediatricians prior to posting.
www.mypyramid.gov
• Answers to your healthy eating questions can be found here, including the latest food pyramid and individualized eating recommendations based on your age/sex/weight/activity level.
Suggestions for Infant Feeding
• Here are some ideas about introducing solid foods to your infant.
www.aapd.org/pediatricinformation/faq.asp
• Toothbrushing and other dental questions? Try the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry FAQ page.
www.krpc.com/PubEd/advice_to_parents.htm
• The Poison Control website is not a substitute for emergently calling them at 1-800-222-1222 or (502) 589-8222, but this site has good tips for poison proofing your home and other recommendations for parents.
www.ableplay.org
• This terrific site has reviews of toys and other child play-products for kids with special needs and disabilities.
Immunization and Vaccine Questions?
www.vaccineinformation.org
• There is a lot of misinformation about vaccines floating around on the web...here are 2 sites with valuable answers to many of your questions. The first, the NNii, receives no funding from the government or any pharmaceutical company. The second is connected with the Center for Disease Control and both present the most up to date information currently available on the internet regarding vaccines.
Specific Diseases and Conditions
www.cdc.gov/az/a.html
• The Center for Disease Control has a nice A-Z guide to many illnesses and medical issues for both adults and children.
www.chadd.org
• Support group for children and families dealing with Attention Deficit Disorder.
www.autismspeaks.org
• Support group for parents of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
Medication questions?
www.dosedoctor.com
• How much Tylenol do you give your child? This site allows you to give the age/weight of your child and they will recommend doses for many OTC medicines, including cough/cold medications. They wont recommend a particular medicine, just what dose to give based on your child's size and age.
www.drugs.com
• Want more information about a medicine? This site has a comprehensive list of prescription and OTC medicines.
Local Links
www.care.com
• Looking for a Babysitter/Nanny/Petsitter?
www.nortonhealthcare.org
www.floydmemorial.org
www.clarkmemorial.org
• Local Hospitals where we admit patients and order specialized services.
www.cpkidscenter.com
www.downsyndromeoflouisville.org
www.bridgepointe.org
• Local Services for children with special needs.
www.reachhoutandread.org
• We participate in the Reach Out and Read program, which gives us funding to provide a book for each child to take home at every well child visit from 6 months to 5 years old. Reading to your child is one of the most important things you can do for their mental development!
Internet safety information for parents
www.protectkids.org
www.safekids.com
www.childrenspartnership.org
www.getnetwise.org
www.blogsafety.com - A user's forum where you can ask questions about internet/chat safety.
www.child-internet-safety.com
www.monitoringsoftwarereviews.org
• These sites have reviews of internet protection and monitoring software.
