Next Step Pediatrics

We're thrilled to announce that our Parkton office now has a Little Free Library!

Whether you're waiting for an appointment, stopping by for a visit, or just passing through, we invite families to take a book, leave a book, and share the joy of reading with our community. Reading together helps build language skills, imagination, and a lifelong love of learning.

We are working to fill our library with books for children of all ages, and we're always happy to accept gently loved children's books to keep the shelves stocked.

Next time you're here, be sure to stop by and check it out!

Does your child have asthma? It's time to schedule a check-up!

Regular asthma follow-up visits are one of the most important things you can do to keep your child breathing easy and staying active.
What are regular asthma visits so important?

✅ Make sure your child's asthma is well controlled

✅ Check that medications are working and being used correctly

✅ Update your child's Asthma Action Plan

✅ Monitor lung growth and function

✅ Adjust treatment before problems start — not after

✅ Prepare for seasonal changes, sports, and back-to-school

How often should my child be seen?

Even when your child is feeling great, national guidelines recommend asthma check-ups every 1 to 6 months, depending on how well their asthma is controlled. Children with more frequent symptoms or recent flare-ups may need to be seen more often.

Routine follow-up helps prevent flare-ups, missed school days, and trips to the ER.

📞 Call our office to schedule your child's asthma follow-up appointment! 410-296-2300

💻 You can also book online at: https://patientportal.intelichart.com/login/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2f

**RECALL INFORMATION: Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula
Recommendations per the FDA:
--Stop using immediately.
--If your child is experiencing symptoms (see below) after consuming Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula and you still have the formula in your home, please record/take a picture of the information on the container before throwing it away.
--Consider retaining any opened formula. If your infant develops signs and symptoms of infant botulism, the state health department may want to test
--Label it “DO NOT USE” and keep it stored in a safe place away from other items you feed your baby for at least a month.
--If no symptoms appear after a month, throw the leftover formula away.
--Wash items and surfaces that may have touched the formula using hot soapy water or a dishwasher.
--Botulism can be fatal, and you should take action right away. If your child has consumed Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula and is experiencing signs and symptoms of botulism such as poor feeding, loss of head control, difficulty swallowing, or decreased facial expression, seek immediate health care.

Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula was distributed nationally across Target retail stores, Target.com, and Nara.com between July 2025 and June 2026. Nara Infant Formula is not distributed outside of the USA.

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Drowning is the leading cause of death in children 1-4. Follow these water safety tips from the AAP to help keep your child safe!

Happy birthday to our medical assistant, Brittany!

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

Please note that our office will be closed on Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day. We are open our normal hours tomorrow, Saturday May 23 and reopen again Tuesday, May 26.

We are incredibly grateful to the brave men and women who served our country, and we thank the military families who sacrifice so much. Have a safe and happy weekend.

Helpful graphic from Healthy Children on cold vs. allergies symptoms. We are happy to provide guidance for either!

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