Chestnut Ridge Pediatrics

12/14/2025

✨ Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate! Wishing our families eight nights of light, love, and a healthy year ahead. 💙

12/02/2025

A new study finds that the earlier a child received a smartphone, the greater their risk of facing lack of sleep, obesity and depression.

Children who own smartphones by age 12 are at higher risk of lack of sleep, obesity and depression, a new study published Monday finds.

12/01/2025

Cold weather is here, and so are the sniffles! While we can’t prevent every germ, building strong daily habits can help support your child’s immune system all season long. ❄️

1. Offer colorful, nutrient-rich foods
Berries, leafy greens, oranges, yogurt, eggs, and whole grains all provide vitamins that help keep the immune system strong.

2. Prioritize sleep
Kids need their sleep! A consistent bedtime routine helps their bodies rest, repair, and stay healthy.

3. Keep hydrated
Even in cold weather, children need plenty of water. Warm soups and herbal teas (for older kids) count!

4. Encourage daily movement
Indoor dance parties, obstacle courses, or quick walks outside boost mood and immune health.

🧼 5. Practice healthy hygiene
Handwashing, covering coughs, and avoiding face-touching are simple habits that make a big difference.

11/26/2025

Please note: our office will close at 5pm this evening, and will be closed tomorrow, 11/27. Wishing all of our patients and their families a very happy Thanksgiving! 🦃❤️

11/25/2025

Now that the weather is getting chillier…bundle up safely! Puffy coats should not be worn in car seats. Instead, buckle your child in snugly and place the coat or a blanket over the straps to keep them toasty!

11/21/2025

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released the following statement from President Susan J. Kressly, MD, FAAP, regarding recent changes to the federal Centers for Disease Control website:

“The [CDC] website has been changed to promote false information suggesting vaccines cause autism. Since 1998, independent researchers across seven countries have conducted more than 40 high-quality studies involving over 5.6 million people. The conclusion is clear and unambiguous: There’s no link between vaccines and autism. Anyone repeating this harmful myth is misinformed or intentionally trying to mislead parents. We call on the CDC to stop wasting government resources to amplify false claims that sow doubt in one of the best tools we have to keep children healthy and thriving: routine immunizations. The American Academy of Pediatrics stands with members of the autism community who have asked for support in stopping this rumor from spreading any further.”

11/17/2025

Love this! One of the most beloved toddler TV moms is wise beyond her years.

One of the most beloved toddler TV moms is wise beyond her years. You might want to take notes.

11/12/2025

Heads up! ByHeart, a manufacturer of organic baby formula, has recalled all of its products sold nationwide after some batches were recalled in an expanding outbreak of infant botulism.

Baby formula manufacturer ByHeart recalled all of its products sold nationwide Tuesday

11/05/2025

Thank you to everyone who donated to our wishing well in support of The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) Disaster Relief Fund. We were able to match donations and send $500 to help individuals and communities across Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

To learn more about how you can help, visit https://theafj.app.neoncrm.com/forms/afj-disaster-relief-fund. 🇯🇲❤️

11/02/2025

We are collecting non-perishable and shelf stable food items for people in need in our own local communities. Please drop off donations in our office anytime we’re open. Thank you for your support as always!! ❤️🙏

10/31/2025

Care with a kick!! We’re really spicing things up in the office today. Happy Halloween! 🎃👩‍⚕️

10/29/2025

How to help little ones adjust? ⏰ Try putting your baby to bed 10-15 minutes later starting tonight, and keep adding 10-15 minutes from the previous night’s bedtime for the rest of this week. This will prepare them to “fall back” on Saturday night. 😴