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At Bluebird Kids Health, we believe that trusted medical advice should be accessible—not just in the exam room, but wherever families are looking for answers. That’s why our pediatricians are frequently called on to share their expertise in the media. Whether you’re already part of our community or simply searching for guidance, this is a place where you’ll find answers to real questions, backed by experience and care.

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Young boy sitting in the back seat of a car at night with rain running down the windows

Arizona Water, Heat Safety Key During Labor Day weekend

Dr. Joane Cadet, general care physician at Bluebird Kids Health, said having a designated lifeguard is critical to keeping kids safe around water.
Newborn baby asleep under a light blue fleece blanket in a blue gingham bassinet

When Can Babies Sleep With A Blanket? Here's What Pediatricians Say

Introducing a blanket before the baby is developmentally prepared could potentially lead to sudden unexpected infant death (SUID).
Crackers, chips, pretzels and cheese puffs laid out in rows on a weathered wooden table

We Found Harmful Contaminants in Most of the Kids' Snacks We Tested, but Some Better Options, Too

That’s why Consumer Reports evaluated 21 popular kids’ snacks for process contaminants, phthalates, and heavy metals.
Mother on the phone checking her son's forehead as he rests on the sofa with a teddy bear and medicine on the table

Cold or Something More? How to Know When Your Child Needs a Doctor's Visit

Deciding whether a sick child should stay home from school isn’t always straightforward, especially when symptoms are mild or a child insists they feel fine.
Parent's hand resting on the forehead of a young girl lying in bed under white bedding

When to Take Your Child to the Doctor: 7 Signs Not to Ignore

Her advice is refreshingly grounded: look at the whole child, not just the number on the thermometer. Below, she shares seven signs worth paying attention to.
Young child hidden under a duvet at night touching the screen of a glowing tablet

Screens, Anxiety & the Disappearing Childhood | A Pediatrician Explains What Changed

What happens when kids don't have enough opportunities to wander, play, solve problems, navigate conflict, take reasonable risks, and experience small amounts of adversity?