Frederick Pediatric Associates

12/25/2025

It’s a wrap on Holiday Spirit Week at FPA and we loved seeing everyone dress up!

Special Note: Our offices will all be closed today so our staff can spend some well deserved time with their families but, never fear, we will be back tomorrow at all locations with our reduced holiday hours!

Happy Holidays from all of us at FPA! 🎄

12/22/2025

It’s Christmas spirit week at FPA! Join in on the fun at all of our locations! 🎅🏻🎄

12/18/2025

Cold and snow have arrived to the Frederick area... and, unfortunately, so have all of the winter viruses! The good news is, that most of these viruses will resolve with time and supportive care. Remind your kids to wash their hands frequently to prevent spread!
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/ear-nose-throat/Pages/Children-and-Colds.aspx
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/highrisk/children.html

12/12/2025

Ringing in the holiday season with the annual FPA holiday party. We are blessed to have such wonderful providers, nurses, and support staff!

12/08/2025

Have you heard of the Moro Reflex? Commonly referred to as the "startle reflex", this is a completely normal reflex in babies and typically disappears by 4-6 months of age. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/moro-reflex

12/04/2025

After several great suggestions, our office took a vote and decided to call our new friend Freddie! Any suggestions on how to keep an elf out of the toilet paper? Be sure to follow our stories to see what Freddie is up to around the office!

12/02/2025

When snow is in the forecast, don't forget to check our website to stay informed about office closing and delays! https://www.frederickpeds.com/

12/01/2025

Attention to all of our creative little patients! We need your help!

When we arrived back to the office after Thanksgiving break we discovered that Santa had sent us a friendly office elf. We are super excited but we need help deciding what to call him.

We would love to hear some suggestions for names for our new friend!

Be sure to keep your eyes peeled if you come to see us this month. You may be able to spot him around the office!

11/27/2025

11/24/2025

Full-term and post-term babies are more likely to experience dryness and skin peeling for a few weeks after birth. The longer babies are exposed to amniotic fluid and vernix in utero, the more likely you are to see skin peeling after birth. Though tempting, don’t pick at it, just let the body do its thing!

Read more here: https://www.parents.com/why-is-my-newborns-skin-peeling-785279

11/20/2025

Does your child have a cough that just won't quit? You're probably not alone! Lingering coughs are common in children. Read more about how to manage these coughs here: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/chest-lungs/Pages/Coughs-and-Colds-Medicines-or-Home-Remedies.aspx

11/17/2025

Have you ever heard of laryngomalacia? We often hear parents describe this as the sound of nasal congestion without any nasal discharge. In reality, that squeaky sound you may be hearing isn't coming from the nose at all! https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/ear-nose-throat/Pages/laryngomalacia-and-stridor-is-my-babys-noisy-breathing-serious.aspx