Kids' Health and Wellness

Supporting you through every scraped knee and sleepless night with expert advice on kids' health, development and behavior.

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Bath Routines for Kids

Bathing a few times a week with mild soap and moisturizer helps protect children’s skin.

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Safe Sleeping Practices for Your Newborn

Newborns sleep about 16 to 17 hours a day in short stretches, and while their sleep may be unpredictable at first, always follow safe sleep practices by placing them on their back in a crib with a firm, snug mattress and no loose items or bumpers.

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Navigating Teen Challenges

Supporting children through grief or trauma involves offering patience, love, and reassurance, creating a sense of safety, understanding their behaviors as expressions of emotion, and remembering it’s also important to care for yourself as a caregiver.

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What to Expect from Newborn Doctor Visits

Babies should be seen regularly by their pediatrician for WellCare visits to monitor growth and development, answer questions, and stay up to date on important childhood vaccinations.

A System of Pediatric Care

As a dedicated pediatric health system that includes New Hampshire's only children's hospital, we have the widest breadth of pediatric services available in the region.