Information and Advice

» 1to9months.com
   Information from India on pregnancy, infertility, labor, diet, fitness and abortion.

   
   http://www.1to9months.com

» 4 R Kids Sake
   Non-profit organization whose mission is to protect our children from preventable injuries and death through awareness, education, legislation and prevention.

   
   http://www.4rkidssake.org

» American Association of Pedriatrics
   National public education campaign of the American Academy of Pediatrics. To help pediatricians, parents, and children become more aware of the influence that media have on child and adolescent health.

   
   http://www.aap.org/advocacy/mediamatters.htm

» Backpack Safety America
   Designed as a simple yet direct, 8-step prevention program to train an entire generation in the safe, proper and biomechanically correct way to use backpacks.

   
   http://www.backpacksafe.com

» Biters: Why They Do It and What To Do About It
   Children who bite can be distressing to all who are involved. Learn ways to help deal with the biting issue.

   
   http://www.thelaboroflove.com/forum/quality/biter.html

» Cookin' with Cutty
   Filmed in Hawaii, features tennis pro Cutty Cutler and friends having way too much fun while demonstrating healthy lifestyles for kids of all ages.

   
   http://www.cuttytv.com

» Electronic Child Health Network
   A non-profit organization dedicated to using computers to share child health care information among parents, children and health care providers.

   
   http://www.echn.ca

» Environmental Tobacco Smoke: A Hazard to Children
   Policy statement and report from the American Academy of Pediatrics, April 1997. Goes well beyond the EPA report. Updated bibliography covers the research.

   
   http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/pediatrics;99/4/639?fulltext=tobacco+smoke

» FDA Kid's
   Food and Drug Administration provides medicine cabinet information, vaccination facts, and other health concerns about children.

   
   http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/kids/default.htm

» Facts for Life
   UNICEF presents practical, effective and low-cost ways to protect children's lives and health. Includes child development and early learning, nutrition and growth, immunization, hygiene, and injury prevention. [PDF version requires free Adobe download.]

   
   http://www.unicef.org/ffl/

» Focus on Kids Health
   A complete listing of all health information about kids and teens, including acne, AIDS awareness, allergies and asthma, attention deficit disorders and dyslexia.

   
   http://www.medicinenet.com/healthy_kids/focus.htm

» Healthy Child Online
   Children's health information and parenting resources in a searchable library of articles and links covering vaccinations, ear infections, childhood illnesses, ADHD, and various other child health conditions, diseases and concerns.

   
   http://www.healthychild.com

» India Parenting: Guide to Children's Health
   Part of a parenting portal, with information on childhood illnesses, diseases, medical conditions like measles. Also first aid for fever, colds, cuts, burns.

   
   http://www.indiaparenting.com/babyhealth/

» InteliHealth: Children's Health
   Find articles, news, and information on vaccinations, medical conditions, surgeries, nutrition and other pediatric health topics.

   
   http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/EMIHC000/20722/20722.html

» KidSource OnLine
   In-depth and timely education and healthcare information that will make a difference in the lives of parents and their children.

   
   http://www.kidsource.com

» Kids Health Info for Parents
   Fact sheets on common conditions are available for browsing or downloading. Prepared and updated by the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

   
   http://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/factsheets.cfm?doc_id=3664

» Kiss It Make It Better
   Information on infant health including vaccinations and primary care.

   
   http://www.kissitmakeitbetter.com/

» Medical Care for Your Offspring: No Child's Play
   Chapter from the free online book, How to Get the Best Medical Care - A Guide for the Intelligent Patient.

   
   http://www.thebestmedicalcare.com/book/ch4_1.htm

» National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse
   Clearinghouse for many topics related to child health.

   
   http://www.ask.hrsa.gov/MCH.cfm

» Neat Solutions For Healthy Children
   Resources for Nutrition and Health Education. Children will have fun learning how to make healthy choices.

   
   http://www.neatsolutions.com

» Nirvana Safe Haven
   Non toxic solutions and tips for families, children and their caregivers. Health is being damaged by chemicals in the home and school.

   
   http://www.nontoxic.com/nontoxic/

» Parent Report
   Children's health information for parents with kids of all ages based on popular radio show The Parent Report. Includes articles, book excerpts and radio shows.

   
   http://www.theparentreport.com/resources/topics/health.html

» Parenting and Child Health
   Search the database for articles on parenting and child health information.

   
   http://www.cyh.com/SubDefault.aspx?p=98

» Parents for Barefoot Children
   Parents promoting healthy barefoot activity for children. Opposing an overly shoe-obsessed society.

   
   http://www.unshod.org/pfbc/

» Patient Education Program, Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati
   The Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati Patient Education Program, created by nurses and physicians, features information about child health/conditions/treatments.

   
   http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/info/

» Pediatric Educational Web Site
   Site with information on a variety of medical topics such as psychosocial development, intubation, pediatric anatomy,pediatric EKGs, and immunizations.

   
   http://www.angelfire.com/ks2/pedsedu/

» Pediatric Planet
   Medical encyclopedia, discussion forum and specific section for teens.

   
   http://pediatricplanet.com

» Pediatrics and Children's Health
   From the University of Iowa, Internet sources in pediatrics, perinatology, breastfeeding, parenting, neonatal health, and children's health.

   
   http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/ped.html

» Poison Prevention Prevention Tips
   The Cincinnati Drug and Poison Information Center offers safety tips to prevent poisoning in children and pets.

   
   http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/svc/alpha/d/dpic/prevent/tips.htm

» Preventing Tobacco Use and Addiction Among Young People
   Offers advice to parents on helping teens understand and resist pro-tobacco forces.

   
   http://parentingteens.about.com/library/weekly/aa032801a.htm?once=true&

» Reducing the Risk of Cot Death
   Current recommendations for reducing the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

   
   http://www.geocities.com/luisamicciche/cot_death.html

» SickKid.net - Children's Healthcare Resource Network
   Assists parents with a variety of health information and resources for their children. Height/weight growth charts and articles on minor illnesses, first aid, and nutrition.

   
   http://www.sickkid.net

» Tips for choosing a pediatrician
   Free resource for new and expectant parents, with tips and checklists on choosing a pediatrician, baby safety, and product recalls.

   
   http://www.babyresource.com/pediatrician.htm

» Virtual Pediatric Hospital
   A library of authoritative information for primary care providers and patients. Includes database of resources on illnesses.

   
   http://www.virtualpediatrichospital.org/

» Young and Healthy Online
   Guide for children's good health, incorporating advice from pediatricians in the community who are specifically trained in the prevention and treatment of illness in children.

   
   http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/yh/

» Your Child's Health
   Children's Medical Center of Dallas publication advises parents on diverse topics on caring for children, including when various symptoms require a physician's attention.

   
   http://www.yourchildshealth.com/halert/sinus.html