The Bay Pediatric Center

02/25/2026

"Quality early child care education and preschool can, therefore, be viewed as an investment—one with good returns!"

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy statement, Quality Early Education and Child Care from Birth to Kindergarten, outlines both the importance of quality early education and child care and what your pediatrician can do to help you find it near

02/23/2026

The power of play!

Find ideas for fun ways to connect your children with nature while building their motor skills and supporting their mental health.

02/23/2026

Due to the inclement weather we will be closed today. We will reopen tomorrow. Stay safe everyone!

02/20/2026

Happy Friday!

02/19/2026

Our Bay Peds family is growing! We’re excited to share and celebrate our own Kyesha and her new little pink bundle that’s on her way! 🎀

02/18/2026

"People sometimes confuse OCD with a personal preference for keeping things neat, clean and organized. But in reality, OCD is a brain-based condition that doesn't leave room for choice."

Children with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may be preoccupied with repetitive thoughts, or actions that, to the outsider, seem illogical. These recurring ideas and repeated actions are uncontrollable, and can upset their lives.  Learn more about OCD and how to help your child if you think ...

02/16/2026

"Whooping cough can make kids sick at any age, but it is especially dangerous for young babies."

Pertussis, or whooping cough, is caused by bacteria that attack the lining of the breathing passages. Severe coughing with a "whooping" sound is one of the major symptoms.​

02/13/2026

Happy Friday !

02/11/2026

The more you know!

Biking is a great way to get to and from school and other activities. It is good exercise, and it's fun when children are ready. Now, electric bikes (e-bikes) of all sizes and speeds are growing more popular.

02/09/2026

"Think of your baby's airway as a straw."

Nasal congestion from colds, flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), or COVID can make it harder for babies to breathe—and sleep at night. Pediatrician and safe sleep expert Dr. Rachel Moon explains why and suggests safe ways to help your baby sleep when they have a stuffy nose.​

02/06/2026

Happy Friday, everyone!

02/04/2026

How to keep your family safe and warm when the power is out...

If the power fails in your home during winter, extreme cold may put younger children—especially infants—are at risk for hypothermia. But alternative sources of heat can be hazardous. So how do parents keep their kids warm…and safe? Learn more here.