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Best Pediatricians!

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Holiday Hours:

12/22: Closing at 1pm
12/23 - 12/25: CLOSED
12/26 - 12/29: Regular Office Hours
12/30 - 1/1/2024: CLOSED
1/2/2024 onwards: Regular Hours

Merry Christmas & Warm wishes for the New Year!

Happy Friday and 1st Day of December! Have an incredible weekend!

Type 1 diabetes affects about 1 in 400 children, teens, and young adults under the age of 20. Here are important things parents and families should know about diabetes in children.

Diabetes in Children ​​Diabetes causes problems with the body's ability to change food--especially sugars (carbohydrates)--into fuel for the body. Children with diabetes can stay healthy and lead normal lives if it's kept under proper control. Learn more here.

The flu is unpredictable. There is no way to know if your pr***en or teen will get a mild illness and miss a few days of school or if they will get very sick. Learn more about why your teen should not wait to get a flu shot.

Do college students and teens need a flu shot? College students and teens should get a flu vaccine and COVID-19 booster ASAP before traveling or heading home. Getting vaccinated will help prevent the spread of illness to others at risk of severe illness or hospitalization. Read more here.

Every so often, parents hear scary news about lead or other metals found in baby foods. Recently, health officials warned not to eat certain brands of cinnamon applesauce pouches that may contain high levels of lead. At least 22 toddlers in 14 states have been sickened by lead linked to the recalled pouches.

What should I know about lead in cinnamon applesauce pouches? Recently, health officials warned people not to eat certain brands of cinnamon applesauce pouches because they had high levels of lead in them. Here's what parents need to know, and what to do if your child ate one of the recalled pouches.

When decorating for the holidays, keep these safety tips in mind....

12 Safety Tips for Holiday Decorations ​To help make sure your holiday decorations are safe, the American Academy of Pediatrics offers some tips.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Mind Institute- It is the rare parent who doesn’t at some point have to deal with temper tantrums over food or, at the very least, picky eating habits. But kids on the autism spectrum — and therefore, the parents who feed them — often face significantly greater and more complex issues around food for a variety of reasons. Here are some tips to help:

Autism and Picky Eating - Child Mind Institute Practical tips for parents of children on the autism spectrum and others with rigid eating habits or problem mealtime behaviors.

Happy Thanksgiving week!

Happy Friday, have an amazing weekend!

Holidays are a favorite time of year for family gatherings. But traveling to your destination and back, especially with small children in tow, can be daunting.

However, with planning and a few expert tips, you can make getting there as much fun as being there.

Tips for family holiday travel Holidays are a favorite time of year for family gatherings. But traveling to your destination and back, especially with small children in tow, can be daunting. However, with planning and a few expe…

Wonder why you're seeing baby formula brands on the shelves from companies you haven’t heard of before? To help ease a national shortage of baby formula in 2022, the U.S. government imported several brands that weren't previously sold here. Get more details here.

Why are we seeing baby formula brands on the shelves from companies I haven’t heard of before? ​To help ease the national shortage of baby formula, the U.S. government is importing several brands that weren't previously sold here. Here are some key differences you should know about if using imported formula for your baby. 

.org- Parents, you may be hearing that hospitals and pediatrician offices in your area have a shortage or limited supply of the new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunization for infants. Here's the latest information you need to know about this new immunization.

Is the RSV immunization available for infants? You may be hearing about a shortage of the new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunization for infants. Pediatricians like Dr. Vanessa Hill say this is especially frustrating because this new immunization (nirsevimab) can help prevent babies from getting severe RSV infection—the most common cau...

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Experts stress that now is the time to focus on healing, reaching out, and connecting in safe ways by acknowledging that it’s okay to not be okay.

Cradle cap usually starts between three weeks and two months after birth. It's extremely common in babies. In fact, 70% of three-month-olds have cradle cap. Read more...

What is Cradle Cap? If your baby develops a scaly rash on their scalp, they most likely has the rash known as cradle cap. Learn more about this condition and how to treat it here.

RSV, Flu & COVID: How Are These Respiratory Illnesses Different?

RSV, Flu & COVID: How Are These Respiratory Illnesses Different? Your child has a stuffy nose, cough and fever. Is it a cold? RSV? The flu? Or are they symptoms of COVID? Some COVID, flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and cold symptoms can be alike. But there are some clues that set each of these common viruses apart. Learn more here.

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Happy Friday, have a great weekend!

A new AAP clinical report reviews the growing array of drinks marketed to children six months through three years and advertised as ‘follow-up formulas,’ ‘weaning formulas,’ or ‘toddler milks and formulas’. The report finds these products are misleadingly promoted as a necessary part of a healthy child’s diet, have no regulatory oversight, and offer no benefit over much less expensive cow’s milk for most children. Some children may have special nutritional needs so families should always discuss their personal situation with their pediatrician.

AAP clinical report: Toddler ‘formulas’ offer no nutritional advantage Children 12 months and up need a balanced, mixed diet.

Have a Spooky and Fun Halloween!

To help your child cope after troubling events, it helps to remember the 3 Rs: reassure, return to routine, and regulate.

Childhood Trauma: 3 Ways to Help Kids Cope To help your child cope after troubling events, it helps to remember the 3 Rs: reassuring, returning to routine, and regulation.

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When it comes to breast milk, how you store it depends on how soon you want to use it. Check out these pediatrician approved guidelines for storing breastmilk safely:

Tips for Freezing & Refrigerating Breast Milk When it comes to breast milk, how you store it depends on how soon you want to use it. Follow these safety guidelines.

Help babies sleep safely and reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Keep soft bedding such as blankets, pillows, bumper pads, and soft toys out of your baby’s sleep area. Please click the link for more tips.

Helping Babies Sleep Safely Take these steps to help baby sleep safely and reduce the risk of sleep-related infant deaths, including sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

Don't forget to call and schedule your family's flu vaccine today!

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Car seats and boosters provide protection for infants and children in a crash, yet car crashes are a leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 13. That's why it's so important to choose and use the right car seat correctly every time your child is in the car.
Visit www.nhtsa.gov/equipment/car-seats-and-booster-seats for more info!