Introducing Solids to Infants (from GGMG Sept 2010 Newsletter)

September 1st, 2010 No Comments

Q: I need some guidance on starting my infant on solids. Can you help?
A: My goal in counseling parents about solids is to emphasize healthy eating and to teach them how to positively shape their child’s taste preferences. A growing body of research shows that babies’ palates are influenced before birth. Maturing in the “amniotic [...]

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Screening for Developmental Delay

March 24th, 2010 No Comments

Screening for Developmental Delay – At GetzWell Pediatrics, all members receive a formal developmental screening at the 18 month routine check up. We also complete informal screenings at each of the well child visits in order to assure your child is developing normally. We are happy to provide formal screening at any other [...]

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Newborn House Calls

March 24th, 2010 No Comments

Newborn House Calls – Transitioning to your role as new parent can be both exciting and daunting. In order to help your family ease into its new rhythms, GetzWell Pediatrics offers newborn house calls* within 2 – 3 days of your child’s birth. House calls allow our board certified pediatricians to spend unhurried [...]

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