The Latest Breaking News from the American Academy of Pediatrics

The letter was signed by domestic violence prevention and health groups including the American Academy of Pediatrics.

In the early 1990s when I was a young pediatrician, I was responsible for evaluating children with developmental and learning problems. Two unrelated boys, ages 7 and 9, were found to have IQs in the range of 60-70, which indicates a severe cognitive disability.

In a paper advocating for improving nutrition in the first 1,000 days, the American Academy of Pediatrics identified 14 key nutrients for early brain development. Dairy foods provide seven of those 14 nutrients.

The American Academy of Pediatrics embraces the diagnosis, but courts have thrown out some cases, calling it “junk science.”

Early screening for neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism is important to ensure children have the support they need to gain the essential skills for daily life. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all children be screened for developmental delays, with additional screening for those who are preterm or have…

Research suggests many of those treatments are not necessary

Federal regulators, medical experts and safe-sleep advocates have warned of the potential danger of weighted infant sleepwear, but manufacturers say their products have helped millions of families.

Learn why some 1-year-olds resist drinking milk from a sippy cup and get tips for transitioning them away from bottles. Find solutions here.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends avoiding juices for babies younger than 1 year and limiting intake to four ounces a day for children from 1 to 3 years old and to six ounces a day for children between 4 and 6 years.