Healthy Child Care Arkansas

02/16/2023

Are you ready for 2023 Arkansas Children's Week? Here's your toolkit!

02/16/2023

The new 2023 Vaccine Schedule has been released.

Keep up-to-date on childhood vaccines by using this easy-to-read immunization schedule for infants and children through 6 years.

02/16/2023

​Baby teeth are important. If baby teeth are lost too early, the teeth that are left may move and not leave any room for the adult teeth to come in.​

02/16/2023

Each year, thousands of young children are killed or injured in car crashes. Correctly using car safety seats helps keep children safe. The type of seat your child needs depends on several things, including your child's age, size, and developmental needs.  Read on for more information from the Ame...

02/16/2023

​Water-absorbing gel beads sold as children's toys and used in vases and gardens are a growing problem among young children.​

02/16/2023

CHECK YOUR CABINETS! The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Colgate-Palmolive have announced a recall of 4.9 million bottles of Fabuloso multi-purpose cleaners: boston25.com/3lg3Rw9

02/16/2023

Product recall

: Skip Hop Recalls about 473,000 Silver Lining Cloud Activity Gyms Due to Choking Hazard. The raindrops on the cloud toy included with the activity gym can detach from the ribbon. Get repair. CONTACT: Skip Hop at 800-692-4674 or www.skiphop.com. Full recall notice: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Skip-Hop-Recalls-Silver-Lining-Cloud-Activity-Gyms-Due-to-Choking-Hazard

01/25/2023

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the most common infectious cause of birth defects in the United States. Most babies born with CMV, called congenital CMV, never show signs or have health problems. However, some babies have health problems at birth or that develop later and have lasting impacts on their life, such as hearing loss.

If you are pregnant or considering pregnancy, talk to your doctor about CMV. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2TaHDxu.

01/25/2023

Got the sniffles? Reminder: Antibiotics do NOT treat viruses, like those that cause colds, RSV, flu, or COVID-19. Other medications, like antivirals, can treat viruses. Remember, never pressure your doctor for an antibiotic. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about the best treatment if you are sick: https://bit.ly/3mWYGyv

01/25/2023

It is in our nature to want our children to be as safe and protected as possible. However, telling them to "Be careful!" doesn't allow them to understand the specific risk associated with their action. Here are 8 other phrases to say instead of "Be careful" by The Calm Classroom

01/25/2023

The season provides unique opportunities to develop physical literacy