Parenting Resources
Helpful websites we trust, picked for families in Long Beach.
Trusted health information
- The American Academy of Pediatrics website for parentsHealthyChildren.org
- The national association of pediatriciansAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
- The national public health agency of the United StatesCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
Fever and medicine
- How much acetaminophen (Tylenol) to give, by your child's weightAcetaminophen dosing table
- How much ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) to give, by your child's weightIbuprofen dosing table
Please call us before giving any medicine to a baby younger than 6 months, or if you are not sure about the dose.
Vaccines
- Answers to common vaccine questions from the American Academy of PediatricsVaccine information for parents
New babies
- How to keep your sleeping baby safeSafe sleep for babies
- About the newborn blood test every baby gets in CaliforniaCalifornia Newborn Screening Program
- Healthy food, breastfeeding support and nutrition help for familiesCalifornia WIC
Safety
- Poison help 24/7, free: call 1 (800) 222 1222California Poison Control System
- Find the right car seat and free help installing itCar seat and booster seat guide
Local support
- City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human ServicesLong Beach Health Department
- Support and resources for families with young children in Los Angeles CountyFirst 5 LA
These links open outside websites. We share them to help, but we do not control their content. If you have a question about your child's health, please call us at (562) 492-9900.