Additional Resources
General
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Find reliable information about growth and development, illness, safety, and more, from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Safe Kids is a nonprofit organization from National Children's Hospital whose purpose is to promote injury-free living for children and families.
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New Parents
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Your Newborn’s First Week (English | Spanish)
Welcoming your newborn into the world brings so much joy—but those first few days can be stressful too. Here are tips that will help you navigate the changes and challenges that might come up before your first pediatric visit, which should be scheduled within the first week after birth.​
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Ages & Stages (English | Spanish)
It doesn’t take long to develop the confidence and calm of an experienced parent. Your baby will give you the most important information—how she likes to be treated, talked to, held, and comforted. Ages & Stages helps you identify your baby's skills and milestones and address the most common questions and concerns that arise during the first months of life.
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Car Seat Safety
Car seats and booster seats provide protection for infants and children. It's important to choose the right seat and use it correctly every time your child is in the car.
Car Seat Installation (English | Spanish)
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Nutrition
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​Solid Starts provides you everything you need to know about introducing solid foods to babies with baby led weaning, BLW, or transitioning from spoon feeding or purées to finger foods. Built by a team of board-certified pediatricians, infant feeding therapists, swallowing specialists, allergist and dietitian to guide your child's food journey. This is your trusted tool to feel confident when starting solids and creating joyful mealtimes.
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MyPlate ​provides a wealth of information regarding basic nutrients, food groups, nutritional requirements, information for all ages, and healthy recipes, all in multiple languages.​
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Get Active
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Kids in Parks is a national program whose aim is to encourage children and families to unplug and get active, exploring existing "TRACK" trails within our municipal, state and national park systems with self-guided materials to enhance education, enjoyment and fun.
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Asheville Buncombe County Youth Soccer Association (ABYSA)
We at ABC Peds recognize the importance of regular aerobic exercise in promoting good health in children. For this reason we proudly sponsor ABYSA and its commitment to athletic pursuit, sportsmanship and fair play.
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Buncombe Country Resources
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Buncombe Partnership for Children: Parent and Family Support
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Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC): Material Health Initiatives Resource Hub
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​United Way Asheville and Buncombe County: Free Resources for Parents of Young Children
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Buncombe County Public Assistance: Families & Children
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First WNC: Resources for the Early Years​​
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