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We are your neighborhood pediatric health care team.
Sound Beach Pediatrics would be honored to be your child’s healthcare provider. We strive to form a close partnership between our physicians, staff, patients and families. We take a collaborative and evidence-based approach to your child’s healthcare.
We are a vaccinating practice.
Vaccines have become a hot topic recently. Sound Beach Pediatrics has always been a vaccinating practice. Our vaccination policy — and our commitment to minimize risk of vaccine preventable disease in our community — remains unchanged.
We are committed to health, family, and community.
Choosing a pediatrician for your child is an important decision. It is crucial that your pediatrician’s philosophy on health and wellness aligns closely with that of your family.
We accept most insurance plans.
Because each insurance policy is different, it is important to contact your insurance company if you have any questions regarding your benefits, and to know what your payment obligations will be at the time of service.
Online resources you can trust.
Our A to Z Resource Guide provides you with reliable online resources, recommended reading, and helpful tools to guide you in caring for your child.
Take the “pain” out of pain reliever dosing.
Be confident that you are treating your child’s pain or fever with the correct dose of medication. We can guide you here on how much Motrin or Tylenol to give, based on your child’s weight Motrin can only be given at or after the age of 6 months. For Zyrtec, see this dosage guide.
News & Social Media
After Hours & Weekend Coverage Update
Thu, Apr 16, 2026
Dear SBP Families,
We are excited to share a few important updates regarding after-hours care, including weekends.
Earlier this year, we partnered with a high-quality dedicated nurse answering service to support our families during evenings and weekends. This team helps triage calls and provide guidance for non-urgent concerns,...
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New Chapters ~ A Heartfelt Message from Dr. Jennifer
Thu, Mar 19, 2026
Dear Sound Beach Pediatrics Family,
I often think of life as a "Choose Your Own Adventure" book — I arrive at the end of a chapter and am prompted to select from various page options for the next part of my journey. Will...
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Measles Update
Thu, Dec 11, 2025
Dear SBP Families,
Today, we received news from the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) that the state confirmed its first case of measles since 2021. According to DPH, the patient is an unvaccinated Fairfield County child under the age of 10, who recently travelled internationally and began showing symptoms...
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Expansion Complete & New Behavioral Health Services!
Thu, Oct 23, 2025
To all of our Sound Beach Pediatrics Families~
Dr. Henry and I are thrilled to share that our North Side expansion is complete! We can't wait to share our new space with you! (Check out a few photos here from this week!)
Even more exciting, we are now offering behavioral health...
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North Side Expansion Coming Soon!
Tue, Sep 30, 2025
The excitement is building over our expanding office space, as Sound Beach Pediatrics responds to the growing needs of our community.
We want to share this important video from the AAP and Dr. Scott Hadland, who talks about the dangers of teens turning to AI chatbots when they're experiencing a mental crisis.
Nearly 1 in 5 teens now turn to AI chatbots when they’re struggling. Dr. Hadland published a study last year in which he tested 25 chatbots by posing as teens in a crisis.
More than half of the responses weren’t clinically appropriate, and some were outright dangerous. The “companion” apps built to feel like a friend were far worse than ChatGPT or Gemini at spotting a teen who needed real help.
You don't need to ban your teen from phones. But it's important to ask them what they use and what it tells them, remind them that a chatbot isn’t a therapist, and make sure they know they can always come to you.
☎️ If you ever suspect your child is in danger, call or text 988. If you have concerns about your child's mental health, we are here for your family as well.
🎥 Reposted from @drscotthadland @healthychildrenaap
Stuttering is a type of speech disfluency that some children develop when they start talking. The most common type of stuttering in children is developmental stuttering, which usually occurs between the ages of 2.5 and 5. In this type of stuttering, kids have a hard time expressing what they want to say. Over time, the stuttering goes away for most children. But if you notice stuttering issues occurring later or continuing after the age of 5, call our office so that we can assess and determine the best course of action to reduce or eliminate the stuttering.
Learn more about stuttering and speech issues in children here. 👇
Pathways.org | Is My Child Stuttering? Understanding Speech Issues in Young Children
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Does your child have trouble getting words out? Learn the signs of stuttering, when it’s typical, and when to see help from a speech-language pathologist.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Babies usually begin eating solids after 6 months. When introducing solids, it's always best to give your baby the most nutrient-packed foods possible, a.k.a. superfoods. Here are 10 superfoods that support a baby's development and healthy growth! 🥕
📸 @pathwaysorg
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AI-generated content is becoming more common online, and not everything labeled "educational" is actually helpful for young children. 🤖📱
Experts are raising concerns about the "AI slop," which refers to low-quality, AI-generated videos and content created to capture attention rather than support healthy learning and development. These videos may be repetitive, overstimulating, inaccurate, or lack meaningful educational value.
Young children are especially vulnerable because they are still learning how to understand stories, emotions, and what is real vs. pretend. That’s why it’s important for parents and caregivers to stay involved, choose trusted sources, preview content when possible, and prioritize real-world play, conversation, and connection. As AI-generated content becomes more widespread, being intentional about what children watch can help support healthier screen habits and early development. Learn more here. 👇
AI Slop or High-Quality Screen Content? How Parents Can Tell the Difference
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Babies may enjoy splashing and playing in the water, but it's important to remember that without adult supervision, they are at high risk of drowning when in water. It only takes a few inches of water for drowning, and it can happen within seconds. Always make sure that there is close, hands-on supervision at all times that your baby is in or near a source of water. 💦👶
Not only should you stay within arm's reach, but flotation devices should never be relied on as a substitute for supervision. Create layers of protection, including barriers around pools. For more info about water safety for babies, check out this link. 👇
Infant Drowning Prevention & Water Safety: How to Protect Your Baby
www.healthychildren.org
Infant water safety essentials: AAP guidance on preventing drowning with touch supervision, bath safety, water hazards at home and protecting babies around even small amounts of water.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Toddlers are naturally curious and love to explore, but that curiosity can put them at greater risk around water. 💦
At this age, children are often drawn to pools, ponds, buckets, bathtubs, and other sources of water, but they don't yet understand the danger or have the skills to keep themselves safe. Drowning can happen quickly and quietly, even in small amounts of water. That's why close, constant supervision is essential whenever toddlers are near any water. It's important to have multiple layers of protection, including constant adult supervision around water, pool fencing, locked gates, and emptying buckets, wading pools, and other containers after use.
Read more here for important water safety tips to help keep young children safe this swim season. 👇
Drowning Prevention for Curious Toddlers: What Parents Need to Know
www.healthychildren.org
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 ca...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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