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If enacted, a US Consumer Product Safety Commission proposal would create the first federal safety requirements for infant loungers. Even though loungers are marketed for awake time, newborns can quickly nod off in the pillow-like products, according to AAP expert Dr. Rachel Moon: nbcnews.to/3QQVzIB

Today marks the beginning of #TransgenderAwarenessWeek and AAP, American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, and Children's Hospital Association remain dedicated to providing care and support for the transgender community, including doctors, patients, and their families.

The latest AAP guidance for this flu season: Children ages 6 months and older should receive the flu vaccine as soon as possible to prevent serious illness from the flu. Young children are particularly vulnerable to the virus. Learn more during #NIVW: aap.org/en/patient-car…

In a disappointing and dangerous move, the Biden admin signaled it will delay its final rules prohibiting menthol cigarettes. AAP urges the Biden admin to finalize these rules now and eliminate these harmful products once and for all. bit.ly/3Rtsnrs

Sending our heartfelt thoughts to the Kansas City community from the Kansas Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. KAAP remains committed to advocating for the well-being of Kansas’ children. Find guidance on discussing violence with children here: kansasaap.org/wordpress/reso…

AAP has long supported the Kids Online Safety Act as a needed policy to make digital spaces healthier and safer for children and teens. We urge the Senate to seize this opportunity and bring the bill to the floor without delay.

Today's decision by the Biden Administration to delay rules to end the sale of menthol cigarettes will have a significant, harmful impact on kid's health, especially in communities of color. As a result of the delay, more kids will become lifelong smokers. nytimes.com/2024/04/26/hea…

We are excited to partner with Google Health and YouTube on a new video series on childhood vaccinations. The videos for new parents talk about vaccine schedules and explain the importance of vaccines for infants. Watch here: youtube.com/playlist?list=…

Learn more about how to manage screen time for your kids via the new 5 Cs resource from AAP’s Center of Excellence, funded by SAMHSA: aap.org/en/patient-car…

Thank you to @ATTImpact for partnering with HealthyChildren and AAP Chapters to help families create healthy digital habits.

Thank you Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon, Ph.D. Dr. Miriam Delphin-Rittmon for joining AAP’s 2024 Summit on Social Media and Youth Mental Health and sharing updates on the important work SAMHSA is doing in this field.

Dr. Susan Walley, past chair of AAP’s Section on Nicotine and Tobacco Prevention and Treatment, testified at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing to advocate for children and warn about the dangers of the youth vaping epidemic. Read more in a recent CNN article: us.cnn.com/2024/06/12/hea…

Gun violence is a public health threat to kids and families and has no place in this country. Following the shooting of former President Trump, pediatrician Scott Hadland, MD has tips on how parents can talk with their kids about the news. Watch and visit healthychildren.org.

Parent resources from AAP's Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health are included in the newly released recommendations from the The White House Kids Online Health and Safety Task Force, co-led by SAMHSA & NTIA. Learn more: publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/2…

"Courtrooms are not the best place to determine clinical recommendations for the care of infants. Feeding decisions should be made by clinicians and families." Read AAP's full statement in response to NEC lawsuit verdicts: aap.org/en/news-room/n…

Join 15,000 other doctors and medical specialists in Orlando for the #2024AAP National Conference and Exhibition from Sept. 27 to Oct. 1! Learn from world-class education sessions and network with pediatricians from across the country. Register now: aapexperience.org/conference-reg…

Join us in Orlando for the #2024AAP National Conference & Exhibition and secure your early bird discounted registration fee by 8/16! You'll have the chance to network with colleagues, participate in world-class education sessions, and more. Register here: bit.ly/3V8Jte6

Kids returning to school shouldn't have to worry about the threat of gun violence, but yet another community has been tragically affected by a school shooting. AAP mourns with all affected in GA and will continue to advocate for policies to keep kids safe and to #EndGunViolence