Novant Health Pediatrics Berewick

11/17/2025

🥾🌲 Happy National Take a Hike Day! 🥾🌲

Take advantage of this beautiful weather and get outside to enjoy the fresh air and explore nature with your little ones! Hiking is a great way to boost mood, support physical health, and spend quality family time.

Don’t forget water and comfy shoes. Happy trails! 🍁💚

Share your favorite kid-friendly trails below! ⤵️

11/17/2025

‼️⚠️ Formula Recall ⚠️‼️

ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula announced a voluntary nationwide recall last Tuesday due to concerns about a rare type of food poisoning called infant botulism.

Please read the article below from a pediatrician with HealthyChildren.org ⤵️

Here's what parents need to know about infant formula recalls, including why they happen, how to check products and steps to keep babies safe. Includes details on the recent ByHeart recall over concerns about infant botulism.​

11/03/2025

🤧 Keep your baby safe this flu season!

Children 6 months and older should get their flu shot — and when parents and caregivers get vaccinated, it helps protect the whole family. 💜
Learn more from the AAP: healthychildren.org

Call us today or schedule on MyChart!

10/29/2025

🎃👻 Halloween is almost here!

Here are a few ways to keep trick-or-treat night safe and fun:
🟠 Use reflective gear or glow sticks
🟠 Check candy before kids dig in
🟠 Stick to well-lit areas and sidewalks
🟠 Remind kids not to dart across streets

Have a safe & spook-tacular Halloween from all of us at Novant Health Pediatrics Berewick🧡

10/26/2025

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents, this one’s for you!

HealthyChildren.org — the official parenting site of the American Academy of Pediatrics — is hosting a free live webinar to help families support their children who have food allergies. 💬

🗓 Date & Time: Friday November 14 12pm
💻 Where: Online (join from anywhere!)

Join pediatric experts as they share tips, tools, and advice on how to help your child grow healthy and strong — both physically and emotionally. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions and connect with other parents!

👉 Register here: below

Food allergies affect millions of kids—about one in every 13 children— and can be a source of worry and stress for families. Join Dr. Jennifer Shu, medical editor of HealthyChildren.org, along with special guest expert Dr. Daniel DiGiacomo, a pediatric allergist and immunologist, for a practical...

10/24/2025

It’s National Food Day! 🍎

A balanced diet plays a big role in your child’s growth, focus, and immune health.
✅ Offer fruits and veggies at every meal
✅ Keep snacks simple — like yogurt, cheese, or apple slices
✅ Involve your kids in grocery shopping or meal prep to make healthy eating fun!

Our team loves helping families build strong, healthy habits — ask us about nutrition tips at your next visit! 🩺💚

10/20/2025

🍂📚 Cooler mornings, busier school days, and lots of fall activities!
Here are some quick safety reminders for the season:

✨ Dress in layers for chilly mornings

✨ Encourage handwashing to fight germs

✨ Pack healthy snacks for after school

✨ Get plenty of sleep for busy schedules

Wishing our families a safe and healthy fall! 🍎

10/15/2025

🧼✋ Happy Handwashing Day!

One of the best ways to keep kids healthy is the simplest: wash hands often.

👉 20 seconds with soap and water = fewer colds, flu, and tummy bugs!

Make it a family activity. See what the CDC has to say below.

Information about teaching children to wash hands

10/14/2025

🍪🍭🍦 Happy National Dessert Day! 🎂🧁

We all love a sweet treat now and then — and that’s okay in moderation!
✔️ Add fruit for natural sweetness
✔️ Pair with milk or water instead of soda
✔️ Make dessert a “sometimes” treat, not an everyday one

Dr. Nair loves anything chocolate 🍫
Dr. Zuzo loves Tiramisu 🍰☕🍫

Now we want to hear from you — what’s your child’s favorite dessert? 😋👇

10/06/2025

🧠💚 October is Emotional Wellness Month.
Children’s mental health is just as important as their physical health.
✔️ Check in with your child about their feelings
✔️ Keep routines consistent
✔️ Encourage downtime and outdoor play
✔️ Reach out to us if you have concerns
Together, we can support healthy, happy kids! 🌟

09/30/2025

Today’s White House event on autism was filled with dangerous claims and misleading information that sends a confusing message to parents and expecting parents and does a disservice to autistic individuals.

We know autism is complex, highly variable and increasingly linked to genetics. Individualized plans, often involving a combination of developmental, behavioral, educational and social-relational strategies, can help improve outcomes that are meaningful to individuals and families. We also need and welcome additional investments in federally funded research to better support families of autistic children.

Families who have questions about their child’s medications, autism care plans or other health care should consult with their pediatrician or health care provider.
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09/30/2025

Babies’ bodies respond well to vaccines because their immune systems are in constant learning mode. A baby’s immune system is ready for the hepatitis B vaccine as soon as they are born, and giving newborns the first dose of the vaccine within 24 hours of birth (with additional doses at 1-2 months and 6-18 months) remains the best protection against serious health problems like liver disease and cancer.
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