Peekaboo Pediatrics Philadelphia

04/29/2026

Children under the age of 8 are watching a ton of short-form videos on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. As Dr. Jenny Radesky warns, this type of content is part of an "attention economy," designed to keep viewers engaged for as long as possible. For young children, whose brains are still developing, this can make it harder to build focus, patience, and self-regulation over time.

As parents, it's important to stay involved by choosing high-quality content, watching together when possible, and setting healthy limits around screen use. For more info, check out this link from Zero to Three.

The developmental research tells us that creating a healthy screen media environment for children is about more than just screen time.

04/28/2026

Vitamin K is an important nutrient that helps your baby’s blood clot properly. Because newborns are born with very low levels of vitamin K, they are at risk for a rare but serious condition called vitamin K deficiency bleeding.

A vitamin K shot given shortly after birth is a safe and effective way to prevent this condition and protect your baby during those early weeks and months of life. 💉

If you have questions or concerns about the vitamin K shot, call our office. Check out this article to learn more about why vitamin K is recommended for newborns and how it helps keep them safe. 👇

​​Newborn infants are usually given vitamin K soon after birth to prevent a life-threatening disease called hemorrhagic disease of the newborn. Learn more here.

04/23/2026

Every day, we use personal care products like soaps, lotions, hair products, and toothpaste. But some of these products can contain chemicals such as phthalates, which can be harmful to families. Here's a guide on how to choose safe products for your children. 🧼

Learn about ingredients in personal care products to make healthier choices for your family and for the environment. Here are some tips to help select safer lotions, shampoos, sunscreens and other products.

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! 🌎

📚 Here are 20 books for children that teach them about nature and help them appreciate the Earth: https://www.readbrightly.com/books-better-planet-9-earth-friendly-reads-kids/

04/20/2026

If you're taking a long flight or traveling via a long car or train ride, you might wonder if it's ok to let your young children use screen devices for entertainment. Introducing screen time with high-quality, age-appropriate content is not harmful to keep your kids from feeling bored while traveling for hours, but here are important things to keep in mind and how to balance screen time with screen-free activities. ✈️

Read our screen time tips and recommendations for traveling with young children, particularly on long flights.

04/16/2026

Allergies can be triggered during the spring season, especially if your child's allergies are triggered by pollen and insect stings. Other allergens that can affect kids include pet dander, dust mites, mold, and some foods and medicines. Here's how to help manage your children's allergies. 🤧

If you need additional support or are unsure what is triggering your child's allergies, call our office. ☎️

​Children get allergies from coming into contact with allergens. Allergens can be inhaled, eaten, or injected (from stings or medicine) or they can come into contact with the skin. Here are tips to help your child with allergies.

04/15/2026

Digital media is constantly evolving, and children are being affected. With a surge in AI-generated content and more kids paying attention to videos on social media and streaming platforms, it's important that parents and caregivers remain vigilant about their children's media use. 📲

AI, in particular, can have harmful effects on children's development and make them more vulnerable to manipulation, making it difficult to understand what's real and what's not.

Check out this article for helpful advice on how to protect kids from the negative impacts of digital media. 👇

https://www.zerotothree.org/open-letter/how-the-attention-economy-impacts-young-children/?

How does AI slop impact young kids? Dr. Radesky explains how today's digital media is exploiting young children’s attention.

04/14/2026

The spring season is a perfect time for kids to spend more time outside and get the benefits of outdoor play. Playing outside helps children learn about nature, get physical activity, explore their imagination, and build their social skills. Here are some great activities for outdoor play for each age group! ⚽

​No matter what the weather brings, playing outside is good for kids. There is scientific evidence that playing outside improves health, and children of all ages love it. Even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, outdoor time and nature exploration are safe for most kids. And we know that the more ...

04/09/2026

During your child's well-check visits, we'll always review their growth with you. Growth can help us evaluate your child's overall health and nutrition and identify underlying medical conditions.

You can also track your child's growth in between visits. Here are growth charts to download for each age group and information on how to understand them. 👇

If you have any questions or concerns about your child's growth and development, contact our office. ☎️

Learn how to read a child’s growth chart, understand percentiles and z‑scores, and track healthy growth from infancy through adolescence. Find out what pediatricians look for and when to ask questions.

04/07/2026

Having family routines helps prevent chaos and keeps children organized. ⏰ But it's important that routines are effective, not rigid. The key is finding a flexible balance. Here's how to provide the right structure that will prevent disorder without making your kids feel bored or that they have little freedom and choice.

Every family needs routines. They help to organize life and keep it from becoming too chaotic. Children do best when routines are regular, predictable, and consistent.

04/05/2026

Happy Easter!! 🐰

04/02/2026

Our office will be closed on Saturday, April 4th, for the Easter weekend.