Pediatrics at Newton Wellesley

06/15/2026

RECALL ALERT!

Nara Organic Infant Formula has been voluntarily recalled related to a multistate outbreak of infant botulism linked to this formula.
Symptoms of infant botulism can take several weeks to develop. Symptoms may include constipation, poor feeding, loss of head control, difficulty swallowing, weak cry, and, in severe cases, paralysis. Untreated cases can be life-threatening.
Stop use of Nara Organic Infant Formula immediately. If your child has consumed this formula and is exhibiting signs of botulism, please seek medical attention right away. Asymptomatic infants do not require testing but should be monitored for 30 days after their last exposure.

For more information about this recall and how to proceed if you have purchased this product, please visit this link:

Information about an outbreak of infant botulism linked to Nara Organics infant formula.

06/12/2026

If your child is complaining of a headache, there are many underlying factors that could be at play. Consider the following causes and see if any might pertain to your child. By finding the root cause and treating it, you can often alleviate headaches without medicinal intervention. Of course, there is always a time and place for Tylenol or Motrin if the pain cannot be resolved with food, water, a cool down, and rest.
If your child has recently experienced head trauma or is suddenly experiencing persistent headaches, is waking up with headaches or being woken out of a sound sleep with them, or if the headaches are accompanied by vomiting, vision changes, or other changes to their physical or behavioral health, please let us know right away so that your child can be evaluated appropriately.

06/10/2026

Wearing a helmet while bike riding is important, but wearing it correctly even more so! Check out these helpful pointers to ensure that your child's helmet is secure before they start riding.

06/08/2026

Love is love and we love all of YOU!❤️
Happy PRIDE!
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06/05/2026

Today is National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Did you know that fi****ms are the leading cause of death for U.S. children and teens under the age of 18? Did you also know that in the U.S., 6.7 million children live in a home with at least one loaded, unlocked gun? Take time to educate yourself and your children about the importance of firearm safety, whether you own one or not. You could save a life.

Did you know that roughly a third of U.S. homes with children have guns? In fact, an estimated 4.6 million kids live with unlocked, loaded guns. That's a scary statistic when you think about the fact that even young toddlers are capable of finding unlocked guns in the home, and they are strong enoug...

06/03/2026

If you know our office, you know we LOVE to celebrate! What a gift to be able to take care of the incredible patients and families that we do. During Pride Month, we remind you that our practice supports and advocates for all - so come exactly as you are!

06/01/2026

Happy June! We know this is a BIG month for our high school seniors. Wishing all of our soon-to-be graduates the very best as they prepare for this incredible milestone.

05/28/2026

Spending time in and around the water is a favorite summer activity for many of us here in New England. But staying vigilant and understanding the importance of water safety, especially with young children, is incredibly important. This article from HealthyChildren.org gives excellent guidelines. Here are a few highlights:

*Be sure to enclose your pool with a fence.
*Make sure to use self-latching gates around pools.
*Secure backyard water hazards (drainage ditches, ponds, etc).
*Empty water containers immediately after use.
*Do not let young children bathe unsupervised.
*Use life jackets around water and on boats.
*Avoid puddle jumpers, floaties, water wings, etc.
*Make sure there is one designated water watcher who never takes their eyes off children playing or swimming in the water. Take turns.
*Wear brightly colored swimsuits that stand out in the water.
*Start swim lessons young.
*Brush up on CPR and life saving skills.

And if your children are older and are strong swimmers, never let them swim alone - make sure they are always with a buddy. Encourage feet first jumping for first entry, especially in natural bodies of water where depth is unknown. And remember - sober swimming is the only safe swimming.

Water safety is important for all ages, but especially for toddlers. Drowning is the leading cause of death in children 1-4. Young children can drown in as little as an inch or two of water, and it can happen quickly and silently. Learn how to keep your toddler safe in this article.​

05/27/2026

Happy birthday to our amazing Amy! We hope you have a fantastic day today!!! ❤️

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Our office is closed today. If you have an urgent matter that cannot wait, please call 617-969-8989 to speak with an on-call provider.