Education
Breastfeeding / Infant Care
YNNH Lactation Resources | Yale's portal for lactation resources, including a breastfeeding support group search
KellyMom | Evidence-based informational blog on breastfeeding and parenting
Hand Expression of Breastmilk | Informational video published by Stanford University
LactMed | Database of medications and their effect on nursing mothers and infants
Infant Safety | Infant CPR and car seat safety classes
Health and Illness
Healthy Children | Resource of childhood health, safety and well-being information published by the AAP
Kids Health | Information about childhood health, behavior and development
Fever Without Fear | How to manage fevers in childhood
Kids Mental Health | Finding mental health providers and resources
Medication Dosing
Safety
Car Passenger Safety | Connecticut automobile child passenger safety laws
Poison Control | Information about poisonings and safety; free consultations 24h a day (1-800-222-1222)
Summer Safety | How to keep your child safe outdoors during the summer
Tick Information | Dept. of Public Health's information on tick management and Lyme disease
Water Safety | Pool and water safety recommendations
Vaccines
We believe that all children should receive the recommended vaccines according to the guidelines provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Vaccines are safe and effective in preventing diseases and health complications in children and young adults. Regular vaccinations help children ward off infections, and are administered as one of the safest and best methods of disease prevention.
Immunization Schedule| Up-to-date immunization guideline for children and adolescents aged 18 years or younger
Vaccine Information Statements | Info sheets produced by the CDC that explain vaccine risks and benefits
Vaccine Safety: The Facts | Safety facts on vaccines from the AAP