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Caring For Your Newborn's Umbilical Cord

To care for your newborn’s umbilical cord stump, keep it clean and dry, watch for signs of infection, and check in with your pediatrician if it hasn’t fallen off by three weeks or if you notice unusual bleeding or redness.

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Tips to Keep Your Child From Sliding in the Summer

'Summer slide' can cause a 20% dip in a child’s reading and math skills. Incorporating reading, practice math problems, social activities and even crafts into your summer fun may help avoid this dip.

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Why are Vaccines Important?

Vaccination helps protect vulnerable individuals in families and communities who may face serious complications from illness.

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Eczema Skincare Tips

Keeping soaps, lotions, and laundry products fragrance-free supports healthier skin for kids with eczema.

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.