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The first goal in treating a cut is to get the bleeding under control. To do that, apply pressure to the wound until the bleeding stops. (It shouldn’t take more than a few minutes.) Then, thoroughly rinse the area with warm, soapy water. It’s best not to use rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide, which can slow healing. Apply a bit of antibiotic ointment and cover the cut with a bandage until a scab forms. Using a lotion with vitamin E can help prevent scarring.🧴🩹

If you can't tell by that smile, three-year-old Sage is having a blast at physical therapy! He's sitting on an exercise ball while playing with bubbles to practice balance and coordination.🤩

Concerned about heavy metals in your baby's food? A registered dietitian breaks down the issue, including potential safety concerns and ways to minimize exposure. 🍼💡 #BabyFoodSafety #Nutrition #HealthTips https://cle.clinic/4cca94Z

It was an “Enchanted evening” filled with sparkly dresses, bow ties, corsages… and of course, music.✨ Around 100 teen patients from Cleveland Clinic Children’s, UH Rainbow Babies and Akron Children’s hospitals came together this weekend to dance the night away at the Enchanted Evening Dunkin Oncology Prom! An event made possible by a grant from the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation. Patients and their dates enjoyed a magical evening filled with dancing, crafts and delicious food. Our facility dogs, Kid and Trotter, also attended the big event. They were not “officially” crowned prom king and queen… but they certainly have our vote!👑

There’s a long-held belief that birth order – whether a child is the oldest, youngest or somewhere in the middle -- sets the stage for kids to develop certain traits. Let's take a closer look at the theories with pediatric psychologist Kate Eshleman.

If your child is stung by a bee, expect a few tears, as well as pain, itchiness, redness and swelling around the site of the sting. Symptoms often last for a day or two. It’s not unusual for signs of irritation to extend across a wider area, too. (A sting near an ankle can lead to swelling up the leg, for instance.)🐝 In rare cases, bee stings may lead to anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction that demands immediate emergency treatment. If your child has allergies to other things (such as pollen and dust) or has asthma, it might be worth talking to your pediatrician about allergy testing during bee season.👩⚕️

When it’s hot out, there’s an increased risk for active children to develop a heat rash, especially if they’re playing outside, overdressed for the weather or wearing clothes that don’t allow their skin to breathe. These factors may increase the amount of sweat on your child’s skin, which then increases the chance of a heat rash developing.

We recently hosted our second annual Heart Center Family Fun Day at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo! This celebration is aimed to provide a sense of community for our heart patients and their families. Caregivers also joined in the fun! The day was filled with games, prizes, raffles, face painting, dancing, lunch and even some surprise visits from zoo creatures.❤️🐢

Our talented artists and musicians have been staying busy this summer!🤩 Eleanore is pictured working on a unicorn craft, McKenna trying out the ukulele, Makai having fun with stickers and Michael perfecting his hand at inks! Way to go, team! 🎨🎵

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