Rocky Hill Pediatrics

12/12/2025

Good morning Families 📣

There’s been a measles outbreak reported in Fairfield County, CT, so this is your reminder to stay extra cautious—especially with the holidays and winter travel coming up. ✈️🚗

A few quick tips:
• Make sure you and your kids are up-to-date on the MMR vaccine — it’s the best protection.
• If you’re traveling, keep an eye out for symptoms like fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and rash.
• If anyone in your home gets sick, call your doctor before going in, since measles spreads super easily.
• Wash hands, avoid sharing drinks, and stay home when feeling unwell.

Let’s keep our families and community safe! 💛🩺

12/11/2025

CCMC PJ DAY 12/12 🥳

Tomorrow (12/12) is PJ Day for Connecticut Children’s Medical Center 💜 Kids are encouraged to wear their favorite pajamas to their appointment to show support. Let’s make it a cozy, fun day! 😴✨

12/03/2025

Good afternoon families 👋🏼

📞 Some millennial parents are pushing back on screen overload — trading smartphones and social-media overload for good old landlines and phone-free childhoods. The goal is more real conversations, less scrolling, and a more grounded childhood. A return to simpler connections, less screen anxiety, and more unplugged time. Take a look at this website below 👇🏼

https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2025/11/20/millennial-helicopter-parents-landlines-no-phones-movement/87152287007/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOTLZJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFoSDJSQWV6MmtoZ0JqUHVhc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjFQLCVjRP8CLBblhZ_3YoxirbPs4m_HURlAGJooegKEGlQC9Tkcw1bHH1yq_aem_V6rWcEaUZajk8l7Hr-7Ehg

All these millennial parents want is to go back to the 90s. They're finding a way with screen-free childhoods.

11/28/2025

Happy Black Friday 🥳 🎄 🎅🏼

Starting solids soon? 🥄🍎 The Solid Starts app has been a lifesaver! It shows how to safely prep foods, what’s age-appropriate, and gives so much peace of mind for first bites. If you’re beginning the baby-led weaning journey, definitely check it out! Plus, they’re having a 50% OFF SALE NOW 🥳

11/28/2025

Goodmorning families 👋🏼,

🧡 Why I support vaccines: according to the American Academy of Pediatrics — “Vaccines: Safe and Effective, No Link to Autism.” Decades of research show no credible connection between routine childhood vaccinations and autism. Vaccines protect our kids and communities from serious diseases — and help give every child a healthy start. Check out this link below 👇🏼

Some individuals wrongly assert there is a link between vaccines and autism. Many studies have looked at this and found no link.

11/25/2025

Hi families 👋🏼

🚗 Did you know that about 80% of car seats are installed or used incorrectly? A new study in Pediatrics found that parents who used interactive virtual presence — installing a car seat with help from a certified technician via smartphone video — got it just as right as those who had an in-person technician. Take a look below 👇🏼

10.1542/6377202308112Video AbstractPEDS-VA_2025-0718676377202308112OBJECTIVES. Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of preventable pediatric death. Child restraints (car seats) reduce risk, but ∼80% are installed and/or used incorrectly. Individualized appointments with certified child passen...

11/21/2025

✨WOW!✨

Our donation box was overstuffed and our hearts are overflowing with gratitude.

Thank you to all who participated in our holiday food drive! Your generous donations were dropped off to the Rocky Hill food pantry this afternoon.

If you’d still like to give, or if you’re in need of assistance, the food pantry is located at:

673 Old Main Street, Rocky Hill (Kennedy House)

Hours: M/W/F 9:00am - 4:00pm

https://www.rockyhillct.gov/309/Assistance-Programs

11/20/2025

💊 Medication Recall 💊

Vyvanse has been recalled due to concerns with certain batches. If you or your child take Vyvanse, check your bottle’s lot number and contact your pharmacy to see if it’s affected. When in doubt, don’t take it until you verify. Stay safe and spread the word!

https://www.doximity.com/newsfeed/841c2f1f-0e40-4514-9c01-b70cbc2549ce/public

11/20/2025

🚨 Medication Recall 💊 🚨

Vyvanse has been recalled due to concerns with certain batches. If you or your child take Vyvanse, check your bottle’s lot number and contact your pharmacy to see if it’s affected. When in doubt, don’t take it until you verify. Stay safe and spread the word!

Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate is one of the most commonly prescribed medications for ADHD.

11/12/2025

🚨 BYHEART FORMULA RECALL 🚨

ByHeart has issued a nationwide recall of all its Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products due to potential contamination concerns. If you use ByHeart formula, stop using it immediately and visit byheart.com or the FDA recall page for refund and safety info.

Please share to help keep little ones safe! ❤️👶

Check out this link below 👇🏼
https://publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/33701/All-ByHeart-infant-formula-recalled-amid-botulism

11/11/2025

Good morning families,

😬 Accidents happen!! ! If your child ever knocks out a permanent tooth, stay calm and act fast!! Grab it by the top (not the root), rinse it gently, and try to pop it back in place—or keep it in milk until you can get to the dentist or ER. Acting fast can save that smile! 🦷
Check out more quick tips here 👇🏼

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/injuries-emergencies/Pages/First-Aid-for-a-Knocked-Out-Permanent-Tooth.aspx?utm_source=MagnetMail&utm_medium=email&utm_term=PA%5FOnCall&utm_campaign=OnCall%5FFRI%5FNov7%5F2025

11/07/2025

It is our honor to care for the patients we see within our office walls, but we know that families in our community sometimes need a little extra love and support beyond the exam room.

This month we will be collecting food items and other items of need to benefit our local food pantry; guidelines are below!

💛🥫Please bring donations to the RHP office between November 10 and November 21 to participate 🥫💛

Thank you for helping us care for our community 🦋