Welcome to Manhattan Valley Pediatrics

Safety is our top priority and keeping our families informed is one way we can protect you and your children. If you have been using ByHeart formula recently, please discontinue use immediately and dispose of it safely. Check out our quick overview and let us know if you have any questions.

If you’ve been with us for a while you may recall our short series of videos 🎥 about what to expect at different appointments. We’re expanding our Come Grow With Us 🌱 series and first up, is Jamie Wells, Nurse Practitioner who graciously walks families through the one year check up. Give it a listen 🎧 Questions for us? We’re here to help! Looking for a new provider? We’re accepting new patients. Visit us online to learn more.

Thank you to Paige Bellenbaum, LCSW, PMH-C @themotherhoodcenter themotherhoodcenter for this morning’s incredible conversation about Perinatal Maternal Anxiety Disorders (also known as PMADS, postpartum depression/anxiety/OCD, Etc) and how to support new parents. Discussion points include: The Motherhood Center’s unique services: 💓 Extensive and experienced staff 💓Strategies for new and expecting moms 💓Comprehensive care 💓Support groups 💓Outpatient care 💓Day program: unique opportunity for moms in the tri-state area, includes a nursery and care for both mom and baby 💓 Medication management and therapy designed specifically for expecting and new moms …and more. Hit the save ⬇️ button and be sure to follow the Motherhood Center if you’re not already. If you know a new parent who needs help, please reach out to MVP or the Motherhood Center to see how we can help. As Paige says during the live, —Parenting is both beautiful AND hard. Please ask for help if you need it.

We know you’re seasoned New Yorkers 🍎😉—but we would be remiss if we didn’t cover a few tips on keeping your family safe during this cold snap: 🥶 Layering is key! It traps heat and helps moving from inside to outside and inside again. Avoid cotton as it absorbs moisture making you feel cold and wet. Opt for moisture wicking materials found at stores like @uniqlousa or @32degreesofficial 🥶 Protect hands & feet! You probably already know this but your hands and feet are more susceptible to frostbite. Mittens, and insulated boots for our little city dwellers! 🥶 Tis the season for a hat! Your head loses a lot of heat so let’s keep those noggins covered! 🥶 Limit outdoor play on days like today when temperatures are really extreme. 🥶 Stay dry! Sweating from activity or playing in snow? Check your kiddos for wet clothing or shoes. Opt for waterproof and insulated materials. Wet clothes and feet increase the chance of hypothermia. 🥶 Take a break with a warm beverage like hot chocolate ☕️ ! There is reason we have more of this deliciousness during the colder months, warm beverages help the body stay warm internally. So offer up the cider and decaf teas or hot chocolate and enjoy taking a break from the elements. 🥶 Have a favorite cold weather product for kids’ strollers or getting stubborn kids to wear hats and gloves? Drop it below or in our stories 📲