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A chance to get to know your providers Christine with her sisters Lena and Monique. The Riccardi family at their favorite beach in Goose Rocks Beach, Maine. The Riccardi family visiting Christine’s family in France and Belgium. A family trip down the coast of northern California Two of her children hunt for shells while on a trip to St. John. The Riccardi family loves water sports such as swimming and paddle boarding. They also love sailing. Christine D. Riccardi, ... [Read More]
Haverhill
Provider Spotlight Alta Tusini, MD
A chance to get to know your providers Alta is an avid skier and started on the slopes at age 3! Traveling along the coast of Italy. Enjoying the view at Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Sitting at the top of Angels Landing in Zion National Park A summer afternoon on Lake George Baby Boy Dominic! Alta Tusini, MD Alta Tusini is a Pediatrician who works in our Haverhill Office. She joined CHC in 2019. Alta Tusini was born and raised in ... [Read More]
STARTING SOLIDS
Feeding Accessories Pre-feeding Toys These toys can help develop lateral tongue strength and oral motor skills. They are important to use before solids to ready your baby for feeds. Foot Rest If your highchair doesn’t have foot support, you can add one on. Foot support is essential for babies being able to eat successfully. Spoons Soft silicone spoons are best for babies. Some spoons with ridges can be used for teething and early purees or self-feeds. ... [Read More]
BATH SAFETY
SPLISH SPLASH SAFETY BATH ACCESSORIES BATH THERMOMETER Bath thermometers are easy ways to see if the bath temperature is too warm or cold. Some come with flashing lights that signal appropriate temperatures. ANTISLIP MAT A mat helps prevent slipping on the slick tub surface. FAUCET COVER A faucet cover provides a soft covering to the hard tub faucet. INFANT BATH SEATS There are a few options for infant seats. Some you place in the sink ... [Read More]
CONSTIPATION
Everyone poops FIBER Increasing your child’s fiber intake can help treat constipation. Fiber is found in fruits, veggies, beans, and whole grains. To figure out how many grams of fiber your child should eat in a day take their age and add 5 for a minimum number, 10 for a maximum number. DIET If your child is constipated, try decreasing milk to less than 16 ounces a day or decrease the percentage milk fat. If you decrease from whole to 2% or 1% milk, make sure your child is ... [Read More]
