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Newborns and Infants

Taking care of children is our highest priority. Here, for your convenience, we’ve detailed information that parents frequently ask us. While the resources on this site are meant to be helpful, they are not a substitute for consulting your doctor. You are always welcome to call us for more information about any of the issues below. You can also read more on typical pediatric concerns by clicking the link below.

click this link for resources to many common problems seen in children put together by american academy of pediatrics

Infant Feeding

From breastfeeding, to bottle feeding, to introducing solids, we have some basic tips for you.

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Newborn Care

Learn more about the first few weeks of taking care of your new baby.

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Routine Office Visits

You will usually be instructed to have your baby’s first office two days after hospital discharge. We will then want to see your baby at 2 weeks and 5 weeks of age.

The recommended schedule thereafter for routine physical examinations, immunizations and lab tests is as follows:

  • 2 months

  • 4 months

  • 6 months

  • 9 months

  • 12 months

  • 15 months

  • 18 months

  • 2 years

  • 2.5 years

. . . then annually

Breastfeeding Mothers

For information about taking medications while breastfeeding:

NIH U.S. National Library of Medicine