Sunny Hill Pediatrics

01/13/2026

January is National Birth Defects Awareness Month. While not all birth defects are preventable, careful planning before and during pregnancy can decrease the risk. Here are 5 tips to follow! 🤰

"Consume 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid per day, starting at least one month before becoming pregnant and continuing throughout the pregnancy. This helps prevent serious defects in the baby's brain and spine.

Some foods are fortified or enriched with folic acid. But the simplest way to make sure you get enough is to take a vitamin that has folic acid every day."

​There are things you can do to ensure the healthiest possible pregnancy and reduce the risk of birth defects. Here are five! 

01/08/2026

Changing the direction your baby sleeps every night can prevent flat spots on the head and strengthen the neck muscles! 😴 But remember, babies should always sleep on their backs without any soft bedding or toys. This reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

01/07/2026

Does your child have multiple allergy conditions? If so, they may have the allergic march, which is a chain of health problems that typically happen one after the other. 😰

Children with the allergic march may have sensitive immune systems that fight hard when they're exposed to certain triggers, which can cause flare-ups. Early identification is important for management. While there is no single treatment that stops the allergic march, there are ways to slow its progress and preventive steps to take. Learn more here.

Will your child’s eczema lead to food allergies, hay fever or asthma? Here’s what to know about the allergic march & how it can affect childhood health.​

01/06/2026

It can be hard to know what to say or do when your child is experiencing strong emotions like anger or frustration. 😰But there are 3 simple parenting strategies that can help children learn to navigate their feelings in a healthy way: emotion coaching, sportscasting, and sunshine time. ☀️ Learn more about these here!

When a small child is having a "big feelings" moment, it can be hard to know how to react. But there are some simple parenting strategies that can help children learn to navigate big feelings in a healthy way. These strategies can help children feel safe and secure in the moment, and as they grow. L...

01/01/2026

Happy New Year to you and your family!! 🎉

12/30/2025

If you're trying to freeze or refrigerate breast milk, you might find the storage guidelines confusing! How you store it depends on how soon you want to use it. Here's a helpful guide that shares everything you need to know about storing your milk properly and the 4 rules to follow. 🤱

When it comes to breast milk, how you store it depends on how soon you want to use it. Follow these safety guidelines.

12/29/2025

When your child has a fever, that can be scary as a parent. 🤒 We can recommend checking out this guide for information on what causes fevers and how to treat them.

☎️ Remember - it's not always necessary for a child with a fever to see a doctor. But if your child is younger than 3 months and has a temperature of 100.4°F or higher, or for any child that has a fever above 104°F, call our office. It's also important to call if your child looks very ill or is unusually drowsy, has been in a hot place like an overheated car, or has other symptoms like a stiff neck, severe headache, severe sore throat, severe ear pain, an unexplained rash, repeated vomiting or diarrhea, a seizure, or dehydration.

Let's face it, fevers can be scary for parents. Learning what causes fevers and how to treat them will ease your anxiety and help you take control of the situation.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas!! 🎅🎄

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas!! 🎄
Thank you for being part of our Sunny Hill Pediatrics family!

12/24/2025

Our office will be closed on Dec. 25th & Jan. 1st for Christmas and New Year. 🎄

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays!! 🎄

12/18/2025

Traveling with a baby for the holidays? Here are important hacks for baby proofing a relative’s home, hotel or vacation rental, plus travel tips for car rides and airplane flights! ✈️

"Pack a baby first aid kit. Having a first aid kit on hand is always a great idea when traveling, but it’s especially important to have one with essentials for Baby. Items to put in your kit may include baby medicine and a dropper to dispense it, a baby thermometer, petroleum jelly, baby nail clippers, gauze, scissors, and any other tools you might need to tend to Baby’s medical needs."

Traveling with a baby for the holidays? Use these parenting hacks for a smoother holiday season. Plus, get a free baby proofing checklist to help you pack!