Choking Prevention for Infants and Children
Wednesday, 5/18 MVP is hosting our first Basic Infant and Child CPR and Choking Prevention Class. Email info@manhattanvalleypediatrics.com to be notified of our next class later this summer! Many of the families
Our IG Live with UWS Allergist, Dr. Loewy
MVP talked Seasonal Allergies with a local allergist, Dr. Elizabeth Loewy. We at MVP were lucky enough to have some time for a one on one conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Loewy, a beloved Upper West Side
Dr. Hoffman’s Experience with Sleep Training her 4.5 month old
DR. HOFFMAN HAD A BABY RECENTLY As my second child approached four months, my husband and I were getting a lot of “you look tired” comments. I was investing in a lot of under-eye concealer
RSV- What is it and why do we see it?
RSV stands for Respiratory Syncytial Virus, it is a viral infection that we usually see in the late fall and winter. RSV usually causes a regular old cold in most children and adults. In younger babies
Top 10 Questions Asked by Expectant Parents
1) How quickly after we leave the hospital do we need to see our pediatrician? We generally see newborns 2-3 days after you leave the hospital. The pediatrician who sees your baby at the hospital
Teen Mental Health Wellness
Our tweens and teens are a vital part of our active community. Today we want to recognize the struggles that teens face in these digitally charged days. For World TEEN Mental Wellness Day we want to
12 Facts About Newborns
12 interesting facts about newborn babies for parents and families. Great reminders for both first-time families and growing families
Does My Kid Need A COVID Test (And if so, what kind?)
One of our most common phone calls at night and over the weekend is: DOES MY KID NEED A COVID TEST? Usually, the call is triggered by a fever, cold symptoms, diarrhea, vomiting, or a COVID
Automobile Safety: Car Seat & Air Bags – The Facts
Unfortunately, car accidents are a leading cause of injury and death in children each year. One of the most important ways to protect your children in a car is by properly buckling them into an appropriate
Lyme Disease – What You Need to Know
As the weather heats up and kids spend more time playing outside, ticks become a bigger threat. Although Lyme Disease can be contracted throughout the year, cases spike between the months of June and October. With
