Pediatric drugs in the pipeline

SUID was the largest single contributor to the Black-White infant mortality gap in 2024 and drove the biggest share of its rise since 2020.

Nichole Tyson, MD, outlines how pediatricians can evaluate menstrual concerns, identify red flags, and determine when specialty care is needed.

Maternal high egg and peanut intake in pregnancy and lactation did not lower infant IgE-mediated egg or peanut allergy at 1 year in PrEggNut.

Higher preconception maternal and paternal vitamin B12 was tied to fewer birth defects in a Shanghai cohort of 3032 couples.

Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary Pediatrics website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.

Learn when your baby is ready for solids, choose safe purees or finger foods, prevent choking, prioritize iron, and introduce allergens confidently.

Christina Boull, MD, shares recommendations for infant skin care, including choosing gentle cleansers, avoiding irritants, and supporting the skin barrier.

Completing the DTaP primary series was 96.2% effective against pertussis in Alaska children aged 6 months to 6 years during a record 2024 outbreak.