Pool Safety Tips

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By Dr. Amit Jain, NOAH Pediatrician

“Swimming is a great way to beat the summer heat here in Arizona and is a fun activity for children to pass the summer by. Did you know, drowning is the third most common cause of unintentional – injury related deaths? The highest at risk are children ages 1-4 years old,” says Dr. Amit Jain, NOAH Pediatrician.

Our Care Team at NOAH will work with you and your #child to choose the best path for their overall #health and #wellness. Please call 480-882-4545.

  • Never leave children alone, even for a moment, in or near pool areas or other bodies of water (lakes, beaches, and even bathtubs or buckets of water!)
  • Install a fence at least 4 feet tall around the pool, which should ideally surround the pool on all 4 sides and completely separated the pool from your home and yard. It should not have any gaps that a small child could slip over, under, or through. The gate should be a self-closing and self-latching gate that cannot be opened / reached by a small child.
  • Newer technology offers alarms, both for the gate and within the pool, that can alert you to anyone around the pool.
  • When any unexperienced swimmer is around the pool area, make sure there is a designated adult for supervision. This adult should not be under the influence, should not have any distractions (cell phone turned off or handed off to another adult), and preferably knows how to swim and perform CPR.
  • Keep rescue equipment such as a shepherd’s hook and a life preserver to reach/throw for rescues.
  • Avoid inflatable swim aids such as floaties, as they are not a substitution for proper life-preserving equipment such as life jackets.
  • Consider swim lessons for your child if over the age of 1, as it may reduce the risk of drowning. Talk to your child’s pediatrician about your child’s developmental readiness to take swim lessons.
  • Talk to your pool operator to make sure your pool / spa and its drains are compliant with the pool and spa safety act.
  • Be safe and have a fun-filled summer!

      • Resources:
      American Academy of Pediatrics: https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/news-features-and-safety-tips/Pages/Swim-Safety-Tips.aspx
      Healthy Children: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/Swimming-Pool-Safety.aspx

How to Create a Smoke-Free Environment for Your Child

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“#Parents need to make every effort to keep their #children away from #smokers & #secondhandsmoke,” says our friends at the American Academy of Pediatrics. Our Care Team at NOAH will work with you & your child to choose the best path for their overall #health & #wellness. To schedule an apt., please call 480-882-4545! #pediatrics #familymedicine #prenatalcare #counseling

Arizona Parent Resource List

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“#ParentResources can help you protect & promote your child’s health by increasing your knowledge of children’s #healthissues, providing assistance on partnering with #healthcare #providers, & linking you to helpful organizations & tools,” says our friends at the @AmericanAcademyofPediatrics. We’ll work with you & your #child to choose the best path for their overall #health & #wellness. To schedule, call 480-882-4545! #pediatrics #prenatalcare #parents #newborns #familymedicine. View the complete list here.


The Effects of Smoking and Your Developing Baby – Video

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If you are #pregnant and are #smoking or exposed to #secondhandsmoke, your baby will be exposed to thousands of #harmfulchemicals. Learn the effects secondhand smoke has on your developing baby by Dr. Patty Avila, Pediatrician. Our Care Team at NOAH will work with you and your child to choose the best path for their overall #health and #wellness. To schedule an apt., please call 480-882-4545! #pediatrics #familypractice #prenatalcare

Common Pediatric Problems – Video

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Now that your #baby has arrived and you are at home, our #Pediatrician, Dr. Avila highlights some common pediatric problems and offers some useful #tips to help you care for your baby! Our Care Team at NOAH will work with you and your #child to choose the best path for their overall #health and #wellness. To schedule an apt., please call 480-882-4545!

Feeding Your Baby – Video

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Following #childbirth is an exciting time for everyone involved. Our #Pediatrician, Dr. Avila, offers a few professional #tips that will help you feed your #baby. Our Care Team at NOAH will work with you and your #child to choose the best path for their overall #health and #wellness. To schedule an apt., please call 480-882-4545!

Newborn Care – Video

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Now that you have brought your #baby home from the #hospital, what do you do? Dr. Patty Avila, Pediatrician, shares some great bathing and socialization #tips to help you and your baby get off to a good start. Our Care Team at NOAH will work with you and your #child to choose the best path for their overall #health and #wellness. To schedule an apt., please call 480-882-4545!

Safe Sleep SIDS – Video

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Watching your beautiful #baby sleeping has got to be one of the best feelings ever. Dr. Amit Jain, Pediatrician offers a few simple steps that you can take that will provide a #SaferSleepingEnvironment for your baby. Our Care Team at NOAH will work with you and your child to choose the best path for their overall #health and #wellness. To schedule an apt., please call 480-882-4545!

Child Passenger Safety by Dr. Amit Jain, Pediatrician

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Did you know that car seat use can reduce the risk for injury in crashes by 71-82% for children, when compared to seat belt use alone, according to the CDC? In light of Baby Safety Month, we are hoping to navigate you through the wide range of safety restraints to help keep your child passengers safe in a vehicle.

Resources include:
Center for Family Health & Safety Program/Child Passenger Safety Program: https://www.phoenixchildrens.org/center-family-health-safety/road-safety-programs
SAFE KIDS WORLDWIDE: www.safekids.org


Fun in the Sun: Adequate sun protection for our Children and Teenagers

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By Dr. Elizabeth Colvin

Summer is all about fun in the sun and pool time but we have to be aware of the intense exposure to sun in Arizona that can be dangerous for our little ones. More than 50% of our total lifetime sun exposure occurs before the age of 20 so it is important to implement sun protection and provide education to your children as early as possible. However, it can seem overwhelming with hundreds of different sunscreens filling our store aisles and constant new information regarding sun protection, so this article aims to provide some helpful answers.
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