Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital

12/19/2025

In honor of what would have been August David Adler’s 10th birthday, his family donated an Adalyn Rose Foundation Remembrance Cart to the Emergency Department at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital. The cart will help provide comfort, keepsakes, blankets, grief books and support to families facing the heartbreaking loss of a child, ensuring no family grieves alone.

The Adalyn Rose Foundation supports families coping with infant and childhood loss through remembrance carts, bereavement resources, counseling support and financial assistance for therapy and funeral expenses. Their mission is to bring comfort and care to families during their most difficult moments.

Learn more and support their work: https://adalynrose.org.

12/16/2025

The Kindness Express, a boutique-on-wheels, has officially rolled into the Lehigh Valley, delivering free clothing, essentials and comfort items to children entering foster care. As Dr. Nathan Hagstrom, Chair of Pediatrics at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, shared: “The Kindness Express brings hope, dignity and support to the children, and the families opening their hearts and homes to them.”

We are honored to stand alongside The Kindness Project in ensuring every child feels seen, supported and valued from day one.

Read the full story and learn more about this incredible initiative: https://bit.ly/4rPswWa.

The organization plans to schedule “Stuff the Truck” events for businesses, schools, and other organizations to contribute.

12/13/2025

Returning to work while breastfeeding can feel overwhelming, but support is available. Leila Nassar, Lactation Consultant at LVPG Pediatrics–Pond Road, shares tips to help make pumping at work more manageable.

Learn the recommended guidelines for storing and feeding breast milk safely by visiting the link in our bio.

12/12/2025

Welcome to the world, little miracles! 👶 Celebrate the newest additions to the Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital family. These tiny bundles of joy, born at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest and Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, are ready to make their mark! 💖 Do you recognize any of them? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️💬

12/12/2025

When it comes to gift giving, think of things you can do with your children that encourage parent and child bonding. Because of how much time kids spend on screens, gifts that promote face-to-face interaction and encourage you to spend time together as a family are a great gift.

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12/11/2025

Bikes and scooters are great gifts for kids. However, remember to include a helmet with these gifts because unless the child gets it right away, odds are it’s going to be harder to get them to put the helmet on later. But by giving a helmet with the bike or scooter, you’re teaching the child to associate the two together – I don’t ride my bike without my helmet.

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12/10/2025

When it comes to keeping kids safe this holiday season, how you present the gift matters. Plastic holiday gift bags that many people resort to are actually a suffocation risk for young children. So, while it can be easier to put gifts in holiday bags, if you’re giving a gift for a child under 3, opt instead to wrap the presents.

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12/10/2025

Are you a parent or caregiver of a neurodivergent child looking for a support community?

At LVHN, part of Jefferson Health, you don’t have to navigate your journey on your own. You are invited to join our Parent/Caregiver of Neurodivergent Children support group.

“This support group celebrates the individuality of every child while offering parents and caregivers a circle of empathy, resources and encouragement,” says Jillian Ralph, pediatric occupational therapist with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital.

Parents and caregivers of children with suspected or diagnosed conditions such as autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, developmental delay or intellectual disabilities are welcome to join. Sessions are held bimonthly – on the first Monday (virtually) and third Monday (in person) of every month.

Click here to find out more and how to register today: https://bit.ly/4s5iVLc.

12/09/2025

If a toy is not made of sturdy material, it can become a choking hazard. That’s why you should avoid anything made of foam as well as toys that are made from thin plastic as they can break easily into sharp pieces.

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12/08/2025

If a toy has the ASTM F963 mark, it has been rigorously tested by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and met its comprehensive safety standards. This mark assures the toy is free from specific hazards, including excessive lead and heavy metals, dangerous phthalates and sharp edges or points. It also ensures compliance with safety requirements for flammability, small parts, electrical components and even sound output to protect a child’s hearing.

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12/08/2025

Toys with rare earth (neodymium) magnets or button batteries should not be purchased and/or should be thoroughly examined for safety before being given to a child. If more than one magnet is ingested, the magnets could attach inside a child’s body, causing serious injury. Button batteries can also lead to severe internal burns, injury or worse if a child who ingests a button battery doesn’t receive care immediately.

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12/06/2025

When it comes to stuffing stockings for kids under 3, think bigger. You don’t want anything that’s small and can easily be put in their mouths.

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