newborns
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
My child has a fever? A guide for parents
The number one after-hours call we get at MVP? MY CHILD HAS A FEVER! We know that it can be very scary when your child, no matter their age, has a fever. A few
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
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
12 Facts About Newborns
12 interesting facts about newborn babies for parents and families. Great reminders for both first-time families and growing families