Attention Parents of Blue Fish Pediatrics:

Below is a link to an article published by the American Academy of Pediatrics entitled “A.A.P. Expands Guidelines for Infant Sleep Safety and SIDS Risk Reduction”

To read the article click HERE and you will be forwarded to the A.A.P. website (www.healthychildren.org)

While you’re there, be sure to check out the American Academy of Pediatrics smartphone app (kidsdoc):  iPhone or Andriod!

Attention Parents of Blue Fish Pediatrics:

Below is a link to an article published by the N.Y. Times entitled “Ritalin Gone Wrong: Children’s A.D.D. Drugs Don’t Work Long Term.”

To read the article click HERE and you will be forwarded to the N.Y. Times website.

Attention Parents of Blue Fish Pediatrics:

Our desire at Blue Fish Pediatrics is to arm you as parents with as much information as possible concerning the health of your child(ren).

We are pleased to highly recommend checking out the American Academy of Pediatrics website at www.healthychildren.org for any health related questions you may have.

We also recommend downloading the Kids Doc app (also from the American Academy of Pediatrics) to your iPhone or Andriod device.

We are pleased to report that our power is back up and our office is at 100% once again. If you have any questions about your appointment, or need to schedule or reschedule an appointment, feel free to call our office at 714.467.1741. Thanks and have a wonderful day!

Medical plaza 3 lost all power earlier this morning. Our our Memorial office is still open and available to see patients. If you need to make an appointment or would like to reschedule your existing appointment, please call 713.467.1741 to reach the page operator.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Attention Parents of Blue Fish Pediatrics:

In observance of Christmas, our MEMORIAL office will be closed on Monday, December 26.  We will resume normal business hours Tuesday, December 27th.

In observance of New Years, our MEMORIAL office will be closed Monday, January 2nd, resuming normal business hours on Tuesday, January 3^rd.

In observance of Christmas, our CYPRESS office will be open from 9AM to 12PM for sick visits only on December 23^rd.  CYPRESS will be closed on Monday, December 26.  We will resume normal business hours Tuesday, December 27th.

In observance of New Years, our CYPRESS office will be closed Monday, January 2nd, resuming normal business hours on Tuesday, January 3^rd

Thanks and happy holidays!

Attention Parents of Blue Fish Pediatrics:

We would like to announce our Thanksgiving holiday schedule.  Blue Fish MEMORIAL will be open the morning of Wednesday, November 23rd for sick visits only.  We will close that afternoon, and remain closed Thursday the 24th, and Friday the 25th in observance of Thanksgiving.  Our office will open on Saturday morning for our usual sick clinic.  Regular weekday business hours will resume Monday, November 28th.

Blue Fish Cypress will be open the morning of Wednesday, November 23rd for sick visits only.  We will close that afternoon and remain closed Thursday the 24th in observance of Thanksgiving.  Our office will open the morning of November 25th (Friday) for sick visits only.  The office will then be closed Friday afternoon through the weekend.  Normal weekday business hours will resume on Monday, November 28th.

Thanks so much, and happy Thanksgiving!

Blue Fish Pediatrics

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Attention Parents of Blue Fish Pediatrics:

This Saturday, 10.29.2011, Blue Fish Pediatrics Memorial City will be holding our final flu clinic of 2011.  The clinic is open to all Blue Fish Memorial City patients* and will be held from 8AM to 12PM.

If you haven’t gotten your flu vaccine, we highly recommend you come out and see us!

You can download the paperwork in advance by clicking on the link below.  If you have any questions, feel free to call the office at 713.467.1741.  Blue Fish Pediatrics Cypress patients can schedule a Shot-Only visit during the week.

Flu Clinic Paperwork

*Parents and siblings of patients can also get their flu vaccine along with the patient at our clinic.

Improper swaddling may lead to hip dysplasia or developmental dysplasia of the hip.  When in the womb the baby’s legs are in a fetal position with the legs bent up and across each other.  Sudden straightening of the legs to a standing position can loosen the joints and damage the soft cartilage of the socket.

Many parents find that swaddling can provide comfort for fussy babies, reduce crying, and develop more settled sleep patterns.  When babies are swaddled, care should be taken to swaddle properly so the baby is safe and healthy.

There are many ways to swaddle babies by using blankets or commercial products designed for swaddling.  In order for swaddling to allow healthy hip development, the legs should be able to bend up and out at the hips.  This position allows for natural development of the hip joints.

The baby’s legs should not be tightly wrapped straight down and pressed together.  Swaddling infants with the hips and knees in an extended position may increase the risk of hip dysplasia and dislocation.

Instructions on how to swaddle properly

Watch the video at the link below to learn three, hip-healthy methods to swaddle your baby:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLqfRQdUP7k&feature=player_embedded\

Here is one of the methods described in the video described in text:

1. If using a square cloth, fold back one corner creating a straight edge.
2. Place the baby on the cloth so that the top of the fabric is a shoulder level.  If using a rectangular cloth, the baby’s shoulders will be placed at the top of the long side.
3. Bring the left arm down.  Wrap the cloth over the arm and chest.  Tuck under the right side of the baby.
4. Bring the right arm down and wrap the cloth over the baby’s arm and chest.
5. Tuck the cloth under the left side of the baby.  The weight of the baby will hold the cloth firmly in place.
6. Twist or fold the bottom end of the cloth and tuck behind the baby, ensuring that both legs are bent up and out.
7. It is important to leave room for the hips to move.

What about “sleepsacks” and commercial products?

Some parents choose to wrap their babies in sleepsacks specifically designed for swaddling, instead of using a simple cloth or blanket.  Commercial products for swaddling should have a loose pouch or sack for the baby’s legs and feet, allowing plenty of hip movement.  However, even some of these commercial products can confine the legs if they are tightened around the thighs.

Source: http://www.hipdysplasia.org/Developmental-Dysplasia-Of-The-Hip/Hip-Healthy-Swaddling/Default.aspx

Updated: 10/31/2011

Attention Parents of Blue Fish Pediatrics:

See below for our new handout on swaddling your baby:

Are You Swaddling Your Baby Properly?

Improper swaddling may lead to hip dysplasia or developmental dysplasia of the hip.  When in the womb the baby’s legs are in a fetal position with the legs bent up and across each other.  Sudden straightening of the legs to a standing position can loosen the joints and damage the soft cartilage of the socket.

Many parents find that swaddling can provide comfort for fussy babies, reduce crying, and develop more settled sleep patterns.  When babies are swaddled, care should be taken to swaddle properly so the baby is safe and healthy.

There are many ways to swaddle babies by using blankets or commercial products designed for swaddling.  In order for swaddling to allow healthy hip development, the legs should be able to bend up and out at the hips.  This position allows for natural development of the hip joints.

The baby’s legs should not be tightly wrapped straight down and pressed together.  Swaddling infants with the hips and knees in an extended position may increase the risk of hip dysplasia and dislocation.

Instructions on how to swaddle properly

Watch the video at the link below to learn three, hip-healthy methods to swaddle your baby:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLqfRQdUP7k&feature=player_embedded\

Here is one of the methods described in the video described in text:

1. If using a square cloth, fold back one corner creating a straight edge.
2. Place the baby on the cloth so that the top of the fabric is a shoulder level.  If using a rectangular cloth, the baby’s shoulders will be placed at the top of the long side.
3. Bring the left arm down.  Wrap the cloth over the arm and chest.  Tuck under the right side of the baby.
4. Bring the right arm down and wrap the cloth over the baby’s arm and chest.
5. Tuck the cloth under the left side of the baby.  The weight of the baby will hold the cloth firmly in place.
6. Twist or fold the bottom end of the cloth and tuck behind the baby, ensuring that both legs are bent up and out.
7. It is important to leave room for the hips to move.

What about “sleepsacks” and commercial products?

Some parents choose to wrap their babies in sleepsacks specifically designed for swaddling, instead of using a simple cloth or blanket.  Commercial products for swaddling should have a loose pouch or sack for the baby’s legs and feet, allowing plenty of hip movement.  However, even some of these commercial products can confine the legs if they are tightened around the thighs.