Next Step Pediatrics

A HUGE thank you for this large diaper donation to SHAREBABY!!

We are collecting donations to sharebaby at our Hereford location.
What will ShareBaby accept?
Diaper and hygiene supplies
---Diapers size preemie to size 7 (open packs accepted)
---Pull-ups (open packs accepted)
---Adult diapers (new packs only) and postpartum supplies
---Period products (open packs accepted)
---Disposable nursing pags
---Baby wipes
---Baby wash/shampoo, baby lotion, diaper cream
Clothing and cloth items (new and gently used)
---Preemie to youth size 10
---Diaper bags
---Baby carriers
---Shoes toddler size 4 to kid size 13.5
---Blankets
---Sleepsacks/swaddles
Other essential items (new only)
---Disposable breast milk containers
---Formula
---Breast pumps
---Pacifiers

Good news!! Next Step Pediatrics now offers appointment scheduling through the Patient Portal for added convenience!!

Now is a great time to schedule your child's wellness check and stay up to date on annual visits and forms. We are also scheduling sick visits, sports physicals, follow up visits for acne, asthma, eczema, mental health concerns and other routine care needs.

Follow the link or scan the QR code to access the Patient Portal app. As always, you can also call the office for scheduling as well!

https://patientportal.intelichart.com/login/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2f

Be a Sun Hero! When you come in for your visit don't forget a free sun screen bag sponsored by CeraVe & LaRoche-Posay.

Some sun safety tips:
• Limit time outdoors during the hours when the sun is strongest (10 am to 4 pm)
• Cover all parts of your body, including ears, nose, lips, back of neck, hands, top of feet, and
along the hairline
• Wear protective clothing, including a hat, shirt, and sunglasses
• Stay in the shade when possible
• Wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher to help filter UVA and UVB rays
• Apply sunscreen 15–30 minutes prior to going outside
• Reapply sunscreen after 2 hours

Tips for switching from crib to bed!
WHEN IS IT TIME TO TRANSTION OUT OF A CRIB? -the age varies by child, but typically it is recommended to transition to a big kid bed when your child is climbing out of their crib.

KEEP THE SAME BEDTIME ROUTINE: After the switch, try to continue with the same bedtime routine you have used since your child first joined the family. Follow these steps:
1. When you end a routine, tell your child to stay in bed until you come for them.
2. If they get out of bed, calmly and quietly lead them back and tell them they must stay in bed.
3. When they get back into bed, reward them by briefly telling them what a good sleeper they are being for being there, then leave the room.
4. Tell them that you will come and check on them during the night. For some children it provides reassurance.

PREPARE FOR A BEDTIME STRUGGLE- Be prepared to repeat steps 1 and 2 as many times as you have to for several nights in a row.
Stay calm and keep interactions with your child brief and boring. The aim is to reward them with praise for staying in bed and not for getting out.

AVOID REWRADING BEDROOM BREAKOUTS- Avoid rewarding bedroom breakouts, such as by allowing your child to climb into your bed or join the members of the family who are still up. Instead, praise them in the morning for having stayed in bed all night. Insist on the rule that once it’s time for sleep, people have to stay in bed until morning (unless they have to go to the bathroom.)

MAKE CLIMBERS SAFE- Make their room as safe and hazard-free as you can.
--While you are waiting to get a new bed, place the crib mattress on the floor.
--Clear away furniture and large toys, like rocking horses, that could injure your child if they fell against them.
Consider installing a safety gate across your toddler’s bedroom door to keep them from wandering when you are not awake.
--Consider a gate at the top of the stairs to prevent possible injury when your toddler gets out of bed.
--Take steps to prevent dressers and other furniture from tipping over and injuring your child. Install childproof latches on chests of drawers or tape drawers shut so they can’t be pulled out and used as steps.