Bruises in Infants and Toddlers

Objectives

To determine the frequency and location of bruises in normal infants and toddlers, and to determine the relationship of age and developmental stage to bruising.

Design

Cross-sectional survey.

Setting

Community primary care pediatric offices.

Subjects

Children younger than 36 months attending well-child care visits.

Methods

Prospective data collection of demographics, developmental stage,...