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Preparing for Baby: Medical Care Timeline from Birth to First Year
As your partner in caring for your new baby, Manhattan Valley Pediatrics wants to give you an overview of what to expect regarding medical care and office visits during your baby’s first year. This comprehensive
HOW TO CHOOSE A PEDIATRICIAN
As an expectant parent in New York City, selecting the right pediatrician is one of the most important decisions you’ll make during pregnancy. Your pediatrician will not only be your partner in keeping your
A Pediatrician’s Guide to Thrush in Infants
Parents of young infants will often come to the office concerned that their baby has thrush. Because a baby’s tongue can naturally be pink, white, or even black at times, thrush can be
The Great Tylenol vs. Motrin Debate (aka Acetaminophen vs. Ibuprofen)
As a pediatrician, I am often asked about the best choice between Tylenol (acetaminophen) and Motrin/Advil (Ibuprofen) for children. Both medications are effective at relieving pain and reducing fever, but some key differences guide my
What to Know About Popular Respiratory Infections: Viral, Bacterial, and Walking Pneumonia
‘Tis the season of the respiratory infection. This season has been especially confusing with the increasing rate of walking pneumonia. As a pediatrician, I often encounter parents concerned about their child’s cough, runny nose, or
Tips for Staying Healthy in the City
We all know how hard it is, summer fades away and fall creeps up as your trying to get into the swing of things. Before you know it, with school or daycare or commuting to and
Fireworks, Concerts & Hearing in Kids
MVP invited Dr. Alyssa Hackett from ENT and Allergy Associates to help us better understand how fireworks and attending sporting events like baseball games, concerts, and more can affect our children’s hearing. Check
10 Things Your Toddler Sleep Consultant and Pediatrician Want You to Know about Toddler Sleep Training
Thank you to Jennie, your friendly toddler sleep consultant from Tiny Duck Parenting who provided MVP families with a free toddler sleep training webinar recently. We wanted to follow that training by sharing some tips
Navigating Flu Season: A Parent’s Guide to Protecting Children
As flu season rolls in, parents face the annual challenge of protecting their children from this common yet potentially severe illness. Understanding the importance of flu vaccinations, recognizing symptoms in children, and adopting effective prevention strategies
Autism Resources for Families
There are many online resources for parents. Below are various websites to get started: Start by reading the “100 Day Kit” on The Autism Speaks Website: Children diagnosed at age 4 years or under: https
Essential Child Safety Tips for the Holiday Season
As the holiday season approaches, NYC families anticipate festive celebrations and travel. However, amidst the excitement, it’s crucial to prioritize the safety of our kiddos. This article offers essential child safety tips for
Does Your Child Have Croup?
Help! My child woke up in the middle of the night sounding like a seal?! What is happening? This scenario is a common occurrence in childhood and is typical of croup. Croup is not the
What is the new RSV vaccine Beyfortus?
What is the RSV vaccine Beyfortus? Beyfortus is not technically a vaccine, as it does not cause the body to make its own antibodies against RSV. Rather, it provides a dose of pre-made antibodies
Good news! Bite-Sized Parenting by Sharon Mazel is available today!
MVP is proud to announce the book launch of our friend, Sharon Mazel. Today is the “official” launch day of Bite-Sized Parenting, Your Baby’s 1st Year! We’re also excited
Does My Infant Need Vitamin D Supplementation?
At every newborn visit the topic of Vitamin D supplementation comes up, usually at the end of the visit as a side note- “oh by the way, you need to give your baby a vitamin D
Top 5 Questions to Ask When Looking for the Right Pediatrician
Like almost everything else related to child-rearing, people have very strong opinions about their pediatricians. Finding the right pediatrician can feel like a big task, especially for new parents. Here are five useful questions to
Starting Solids for Infants
Starting solids is an important milestone for you and your baby! It’s an exciting new stage in your baby’s development that often comes with a lot of questions: When should I
How to Tell if Your Baby Has a Cold or RSV
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)! It’s a hot new topic these days, and everyone is panicking. Is it the new COVID? Should we go back into quarantine? Is it time to wash our groceries
What is Infant Torticollis and Should I Be Concerned?
What is Infant Torticollis and Should I Be Concerned? Infant or Congenital Torticollis is a common condition that usually results from the way an infant was positioned in utero. Infants with torticollis have a tight
Your baby may sleep less while teething — here’s how you can soothe their pain and help them rest
Is your baby’s teething interrupting their sleep? Insider health writer Courtney Telloian interviewed our very own Dr. Judith Hoffman to get the “inside” scoop on what families can expect when babies
Sunscreen & Heat Safety Tips for Families
Happy summer MVP families! Hope you’re staying hydrated and finding lots of ways to stay active while having fun as a family! Please refer to this post when shopping for sunscreen and reapplying wherever your
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
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
Infant and Toddlers Car Seats and Air Bags: What You Need to Know
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