As you read up on things that affect your child's health, you may come across false claims or outdated ideas—especially on the internet and social media.
It's important to find trustworthy, up-to-date information. That can be hard when some online influencers are mainly interested in promoting their products or themselves.
Pediatricians, on the other hand, chose their demanding profession because they care deeply about children and families.
Here are some pediatricians, medical researchers and children's health experts that the American Academy of Pediatrics trusts to be accurate and honest and to speak from a place of caring for kids.
Dr. Mona Amin, MD, FAAP
Pediatrician/Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in Florida
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Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez, MD, FAAP
Pediatric Hospitalist in New York
@doctora_edith
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Dr. Ari Brown, MD, FAAP
Pediatrician in Texas
@aribrownmd
@expecting411
@aribrownmd |
Dr. Scott Hadland, MD, FAAP
Pediatrician/Adolescent Medicine Specialist in Massachusetts
@drscotthadland
@DrScottHadland |
Dr. Tommy Martin, MD, FAAP
Internal Medicine/Pediatric Physician in Massachusetts
@dr.tommymartin
@dr.tommymartin
@dr.tommymartin |
Dr. Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP
Pediatrician/Neonatologist in Pennsylvania
@jopargalinkiemd |
Dr. Alok Patel, MD, FAAP
Pediatric Hospitalist in California
@alokpatelmd
@alokspatel |
Dr. Zachary Rubin, MD, FAAP
Pediatrician/Allergist and Immunologist in Illinois
@rubin_allergy
@ZacharyRubinMD
@rubin_allergy |
Dr. Ilan Shapiro, MD, FAAP
Pediatrician in California
@dr_shaps
@DrShaps |
Websites
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HealthyChildren.org - the parenting website powered by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Available in English and Spanish!
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Keep in mind
It would be nice if false ideas about children's health came with warning labels—but until they do, make sure to check out your sources of information. If you don't already recognize or trust the original source of content, treat it with caution.
You can always talk with your child's doctor if you hear things that sound scary or suspicious or just make you want to learn more. The American Academy of Pediatrics—a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization founded in 1930—brings pediatricians together to update their knowledge and work together on improving children's health and health care.
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