Anniston Pediatrics

09/03/2026

Starting solids too early or too late can affect your baby’s digestion and growth! 🍼

Here are the signs your baby is truly ready for solids:
✔ Sits with minimal support
✔ Shows interest in food
✔ Controls head & neck movements
✔ Not just about turning six months old
💡 Tip: Introduce one food at a time and watch for reactions.

09/01/2026

The flu can hit hard, but the good news is we can help protect your family. The flu vaccine is safe, effective and the best way to lower your risk of serious illness this season.

💉 Everyone six months and older should get a flu vaccine yearly
🧒 Children six months– eight years getting it for the first time need two doses
📅 Best time: September or October, but later is still worth it

Getting vaccinated not only protects you, but also helps protect vulnerable members of our community. Let’s keep each other healthy this flu season.

09/01/2026

08/28/2026

Early identification is the most powerful tool we have. We want to remind parents and caregivers that "waiting and seeing" isn't your only option.

Talk to us if you have questions about your child's:

💜Speech or language
💜Social interactions
💜Motor skills
💜Learning patterns

We are here to listen. Bringing up concerns early allows us to connect you with the right resources and therapies to help your child thrive.

08/27/2026

When spending time outside in the summer, it is essential to take breaks to allow the body to cool off. It is not uncommon for kids to feel tired and a bit cranky when exposed to high temperatures. Rest breaks will allow your child to hydrate and rest their bodies so they feel (and act) better.

08/26/2026

: Remember to reach out to your insurance provider after your baby arrives. Newborns must be added to your policy within 30 days to guarantee coverage.

08/25/2026

At Anniston Pediatrics, we support tools that help families to thrive. The American Academy of Pediatrics has an interactive Family Media Plan tool that empowers parents and their children to create personalized media guidelines rooted in family values.

How to get started:
✔️ Visit the AAP’s Media Use Plan on https://www.healthychildren.org/English/fmp/Pages/MediaPlan.aspx
✔️ Complete and customize the plan as a family
✔️ Revisit and update as needed

08/24/2026

This month, we’re switching things up and sharing ways to make reading FUN for your little ones!
One favorite idea? Highlights Book Subscription's monthly or quarterly packages filled with age-appropriate books, magazines, puzzles, and STEM activities. Designed for children ages 0–12, these screen-free deliveries help spark curiosity, build confidence, and grow a lifelong love of reading. 💡📦
From beloved magazines like Highlights and High Five to early reader favorites like I Can Read!, each box is thoughtfully curated to keep kids engaged and excited about learning.
Because at Anniston Pediatrics, we believe reading should be an adventure - one your child looks forward to every d

08/20/2026

Please be patient with us today as our phones & internet are experiencing delays. Please utilize the portal for all refill request/nurse questions.

Thanks!

08/19/2026

Thank you for the kind words!
We’re so grateful when families take a moment to share their experience with Anniston Pediatrics. Your trust means everything to us.
If your child isn’t feeling well, remember we offer same‑day appointments for our sick patients so your little one can get the care they need, right when they need it.

Need a well-visit appointment? Schedule online through your patient portal. No portal access? Call us to register. 👉 www.myhealthrecord.com/Portal/SSO