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NEW ENGLAND
PEDIATRICS

New England Pediatrics, founded in 1983, provides comprehensive health care to children from birth to 22 years of age. Families in Fairfield and Westchester Counties choose our practice for our experience and commitment to excellence.

We provide 24/7 on-call coverage. We welcome new families who expect compassionate, thorough, and collaborative care for their children.

Urgent care

Hours

HEALTH TOPICS TREATMENT TIPS

TOILET TRAINING Children may begin to show some interest in using the toilet at about 18 months of age. At this age, parents may begin to show a young child "the way it's done", but don't expect reliable toilet training for several more months. There are three conditions which must precede successful toilet training: the neurologic pathways required are only established as of age 2 years; a child must be verbal enough to use phrases or short sentences to indicate the need to go to the bathroom; and most importantly, the desire and motivation to take on this full-time responsibility usually develops between age 2 and 2 ½ years in girls, and between 2 ½ and 3 years in boys. Prior to a child making it crystal clear to parents that they are ready to give up diapers, parents are free to set an example and offer opportunities to practice, but with absolutely no pressure. The desire to use the toilet must come from the child and really cannot be rushed. That a child must be "trained" to attend pre-school is never a good reason to pressure a child who is not ready. For an in-depth guide, see The Five Questions Of Toilet Training by Dr. Dorothy Levine and Alyssa Baker.

HEALTH TOPICS TREATMENT TIPS

WHEN TO CALL THE DOCTORUrgent Problems
Call right away for:
  • A rectal temperature of 100.4 degrees or more in a baby six weeks of age or less.
  • Persistent vomiting (4-5 times in a row) especially over a short (2-3 hr) period.
  • Seizures or uncontrolled movements of the arms, legs or torso, which cannot be stopped with mild pressure of your hand.
  • Severe coughing or trouble breathing.
  • A serious accident or injury.
  • Restrictions in diet or physical activity
For Routine Care please visit Care and Services.
NUTRITION AND FITNESS Diet and Exercise
For a child's optimal growth and development, at least five servings of fruit and vegetables are recommended daily. Continue to offer healthy foods even if children have refused them in the past.

Limit soda, sugar-sweetened drinks and whole milk. Low-fat or non-fat milk are recommended after age two. Encourage your children to drink lots of water.
Limit screen time of all types. Too much TV is associated with physical inactivity and weight gain as well as lower reading scores and attention problems. Consider the following: under age two, no screen time; from age 2 to 5, no more than two hours/day; for school-age children, no TV Monday through Thursday, max of two hours/day otherwise.

Participate in at least one hour or more of physical activity per day. This not only helps to maintain a healthy weight, but is well known to prevent several chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and osteoporosis.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WALK-IN HOURS


STAMFORD OFFICE ONLY

BRIEF URGENT CARE VISITS

Monday through Friday from 8:15-9:00 am.
WHAT ARE YOUR HOURS?
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday we are open from 8:15 am until 5:00 pm in Stamford and New Canaan. On Thursday Stamford is open from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm and New Canaan from 10:00-5:00 pm. Urgent care visits are available on Saturday, Sunday and holiday mornings. Walk-in hours (in Stamford ONLY) are Monday through Friday 8:15-9:00 am. On select dates we offer late afternoon physical exam appointments in our Stamford location.
CAN I SEE THE SAME PHYSICIAN EACH TIME I COME IN?
We accommodate your request for a specific physician whenever possible. Be sure to make the request when you schedule a well visit. In general our physicians share patients so that care is never compromised should one doctor not be available.
IF I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT FOR ONE CHILD AND MY OTHER CHILD BECOMES SICK, CAN I BRING HIM/HER ALONG TO SEE THE DOCTOR TOO?
Please call in advance to ask if your other child can be seen around the time of your scheduled appointment and we will try to accommodate you. If not, we will offer you the next available appointment.
DO YOU HAVE WEEKEND HOURS?
We are available by appointment on Saturday and Sunday mornings for urgent sick visits between 8:30 and 10:30 am. Please call at 8:30 am to schedule an appointment.
HOW LONG IS THE AVERAGE WAIT TIME?
We make every effort to keep your wait time to less than 20 minutes. However, on busy days, if we encounter unexpected emergencies, it may be longer. Upon arrival, please tell our reception staff if you are under extreme time pressure.
WHAT IS YOUR HOSPITAL AFFILIATION?
We admit our patients to Stamford Hospital in Stamford, CT. For urgent care after hours, we recommend the Tully Center, weekdays from 8:00 am-8:00 pm and weekends from 8:00 am-6:00 pm located at 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford, CT. For emergency care, we recommend the Stamford Hospital Emergency Room.
CAN MY CHILD BE SEEN IN EITHER OFFICE LOCATION?
We ask families to register with and visit one office or the other. The exceptions are on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays when only one office is open for emergency visits.
HOW LONG CAN MY CHILDREN COME TO NEW ENGLAND PEDIATRICS?
We will see your child until 22 years of age. Once a child reaches age 18, he/she is legally considered an adult with regard to their personal health information. We will provide your teenager with an information packet that includes a Consent to Release Patient Information form. Without this signed consent form with parental designation, we are unable to discuss the patient's care with parents.
DO YOU HAVE SEPARATE WAITING ROOMS FOR SICK AND WELL CHILDREN?
Both offices have separate waiting areas for sick and well children. New Canaan also has a waiting room for well infants less than 1 year of age.
WHERE DID YOUR PHYSICIANS TRAIN?
Each New England Pediatrics physician has received three years of pediatric training at a major tertiary care medical center and is board-certified in Pediatrics. Although optional, our physicians continue to maintain current recertification with the American Board of Pediatrics. For a detailed list of credentials, visit Our Practice.
DO YOU HAVE EVENING HOURS?
Throughout the year, we offer late-afternoon physical exam appointments on select dates in our Stamford office. During busy camp and school physical seasons, we add extra late appointments in both locations. One of our physicians is always on-call for urgent questions and emergencies after regular office hours.

PRENATAL SESSIONS 

 

 2/11 • Dr. Palker
New Canaan

2/25 • Dr. Cipolla/Dr. Riordan
via zoom

3/10 • Dr. Davis
via zoom

3/24 • Dr. Morelli
Stamford

4/1 • Dr. Cipolla/Dr. Riordan
via zoom

4/14 • Dr. Palker
New Canaan

5/6 • Dr. Davis
via zoom

5/21 • Dr. Riordan
Stamford

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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NEW ENGLAND
PEDIATRICS

New England Pediatrics, founded in 1983, provides comprehensive health care to children from birth to 22 years of age. Families in Fairfield and Westchester Counties choose our practice for our experience and commitment to excellence.

We provide 24/7 on-call coverage. We welcome new families who expect compassionate, thorough, and collaborative care for their children.

Urgent care

Hours

Section 1557 Non-Discrimination Notice

HEALTH TOPICS TREATMENT TIPS

TOILET TRAINING Children may begin to show some interest in using the toilet at about 18 months of age. At this age, parents may begin to show a young child "the way it's done", but don't expect reliable toilet training for several more months. There are three conditions which must precede successful toilet training: the neurologic pathways required are only established as of age 2 years; a child must be verbal enough to use phrases or short sentences to indicate the need to go to the bathroom; and most importantly, the desire and motivation to take on this full-time responsibility usually develops between age 2 and 2 ½ years in girls, and between 2 ½ and 3 years in boys. Prior to a child making it crystal clear to parents that they are ready to give up diapers, parents are free to set an example and offer opportunities to practice, but with absolutely no pressure. The desire to use the toilet must come from the child and really cannot be rushed. That a child must be "trained" to attend pre-school is never a good reason to pressure a child who is not ready. For an in-depth guide, see The Five Questions Of Toilet Training by Dr. Dorothy Levine and Alyssa Baker.

HEALTH TOPICS TREATMENT TIPS

WHEN TO CALL THE DOCTORUrgent Problems
Call right away for:
  • A rectal temperature of 100.4 degrees or more in a baby six weeks of age or less.
  • Persistent vomiting (4-5 times in a row) especially over a short (2-3 hr) period.
  • Seizures or uncontrolled movements of the arms, legs or torso, which cannot be stopped with mild pressure of your hand.
  • Severe coughing or trouble breathing.
  • A serious accident or injury.
  • Restrictions in diet or physical activity
For Routine Care please visit Care and Services.
NUTRITION AND FITNESS Diet and Exercise
For a child's optimal growth and development, at least five servings of fruit and vegetables are recommended daily. Continue to offer healthy foods even if children have refused them in the past.

Limit soda, sugar-sweetened drinks and whole milk. Low-fat or non-fat milk are recommended after age two. Encourage your children to drink lots of water.
Limit screen time of all types. Too much TV is associated with physical inactivity and weight gain as well as lower reading scores and attention problems. Consider the following: under age two, no screen time; from age 2 to 5, no more than two hours/day; for school-age children, no TV Monday through Thursday, max of two hours/day otherwise.

Participate in at least one hour or more of physical activity per day. This not only helps to maintain a healthy weight, but is well known to prevent several chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and osteoporosis.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WALK-IN HOURS


STAMFORD OFFICE ONLY

BRIEF URGENT CARE VISITS

Monday through Friday from 8:15-9:00 am.
WHAT ARE YOUR HOURS?
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday we are open from 8:15 am until 5:00 pm in Stamford and New Canaan. On Thursday Stamford is open from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm and New Canaan from 10:00-5:00 pm. Urgent care visits are available on Saturday, Sunday and holiday mornings. Walk-in hours (in Stamford ONLY) are Monday through Friday 8:15-9:00 am. On select dates we offer late afternoon physical exam appointments in our Stamford location.
CAN I SEE THE SAME PHYSICIAN EACH TIME I COME IN?
We accommodate your request for a specific physician whenever possible. Be sure to make the request when you schedule a well visit. In general our physicians share patients so that care is never compromised should one doctor not be available.
IF I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT FOR ONE CHILD AND MY OTHER CHILD BECOMES SICK, CAN I BRING HIM/HER ALONG TO SEE THE DOCTOR TOO?
Please call in advance to ask if your other child can be seen around the time of your scheduled appointment and we will try to accommodate you. If not, we will offer you the next available appointment.
DO YOU HAVE WEEKEND HOURS?
We are available by appointment on Saturday and Sunday mornings for urgent sick visits between 8:30 and 10:30 am. Please call at 8:30 am to schedule an appointment.
HOW LONG IS THE AVERAGE WAIT TIME?
We make every effort to keep your wait time to less than 20 minutes. However, on busy days, if we encounter unexpected emergencies, it may be longer. Upon arrival, please tell our reception staff if you are under extreme time pressure.
WHAT IS YOUR HOSPITAL AFFILIATION?
We admit our patients to Stamford Hospital in Stamford, CT. For urgent care after hours, we recommend the Tully Center, weekdays from 8:00 am-8:00 pm and weekends from 8:00 am-6:00 pm located at 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford, CT. For emergency care, we recommend the Stamford Hospital Emergency Room.
CAN MY CHILD BE SEEN IN EITHER OFFICE LOCATION?
We ask families to register with and visit one office or the other. The exceptions are on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays when only one office is open for emergency visits.
HOW LONG CAN MY CHILDREN COME TO NEW ENGLAND PEDIATRICS?
We will see your child until 22 years of age. Once a child reaches age 18, he/she is legally considered an adult with regard to their personal health information. We will provide your teenager with an information packet that includes a Consent to Release Patient Information form. Without this signed consent form with parental designation, we are unable to discuss the patient's care with parents.
DO YOU HAVE SEPARATE WAITING ROOMS FOR SICK AND WELL CHILDREN?
Both offices have separate waiting areas for sick and well children. New Canaan also has a waiting room for well infants less than 1 year of age.
WHERE DID YOUR PHYSICIANS TRAIN?
Each New England Pediatrics physician has received three years of pediatric training at a major tertiary care medical center and is board-certified in Pediatrics. Although optional, our physicians continue to maintain current recertification with the American Board of Pediatrics. For a detailed list of credentials, visit Our Practice.
DO YOU HAVE EVENING HOURS?
Throughout the year, we offer late-afternoon physical exam appointments on select dates in our Stamford office. During busy camp and school physical seasons, we add extra late appointments in both locations. One of our physicians is always on-call for urgent questions and emergencies after regular office hours.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

PRENATAL SESSIONS 

 

 2/11 • Dr. Palker
New Canaan

2/25 • Dr. Cipolla/Dr. Riordan
via zoom

3/10 • Dr. Davis
via zoom

3/24 • Dr. Morelli
Stamford

4/1 • Dr. Cipolla/Dr. Riordan
via zoom

4/14 • Dr. Palker
New Canaan

5/6 • Dr. Davis
via zoom

5/21 • Dr. Riordan
Stamford

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEW ENGLAND
PEDIATRICS

New England Pediatrics, founded in 1983, provides comprehensive health care to children from birth to 22 years of age. Families in Fairfield and Westchester Counties choose our practice for our experience and commitment to excellence.

We provide 24/7 on-call coverage. We welcome new families who expect compassionate, thorough, and collaborative care for their children.
Section 1557 Non-Discrimination Notice

HEALTH TOPICS TREATMENT TIPS

TOILET TRAINING Children may begin to show some interest in using the toilet at about 18 months of age. At this age, parents may begin to show a young child "the way it's done", but don't expect reliable toilet training for several more months. There are three conditions which must precede successful toilet training: the neurologic pathways required are only established as of age 2 years; a child must be verbal enough to use phrases or short sentences to indicate the need to go to the bathroom; and most importantly, the desire and motivation to take on this full-time responsibility usually develops between age 2 and 2 ½ years in girls, and between 2 ½ and 3 years in boys. Prior to a child making it crystal clear to parents that they are ready to give up diapers, parents are free to set an example and offer opportunities to practice, but with absolutely no pressure. The desire to use the toilet must come from the child and really cannot be rushed. That a child must be "trained" to attend pre-school is never a good reason to pressure a child who is not ready. For an in-depth guide, see The Five Questions Of Toilet Training by Dr. Dorothy Levine and Alyssa Baker.

HEALTH TOPICS TREATMENT TIPS

WHEN TO CALL THE DOCTORUrgent Problems
Call right away for:
  • A rectal temperature of 100.4 degrees or more in a baby six weeks of age or less.
  • Persistent vomiting (4-5 times in a row) especially over a short (2-3 hr) period.
  • Seizures or uncontrolled movements of the arms, legs or torso, which cannot be stopped with mild pressure of your hand.
  • Severe coughing or trouble breathing.
  • A serious accident or injury.
  • Restrictions in diet or physical activity
For Routine Care please visit Care and Services.
NUTRITION AND FITNESS Diet and Exercise
For a child's optimal growth and development, at least five servings of fruit and vegetables are recommended daily. Continue to offer healthy foods even if children have refused them in the past.

Limit soda, sugar-sweetened drinks and whole milk. Low-fat or non-fat milk are recommended after age two. Encourage your children to drink lots of water.
Limit screen time of all types. Too much TV is associated with physical inactivity and weight gain as well as lower reading scores and attention problems. Consider the following: under age two, no screen time; from age 2 to 5, no more than two hours/day; for school-age children, no TV Monday through Thursday, max of two hours/day otherwise.

Participate in at least one hour or more of physical activity per day. This not only helps to maintain a healthy weight, but is well known to prevent several chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and osteoporosis.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WALK-IN HOURS


STAMFORD OFFICE ONLY

BRIEF URGENT CARE VISITS

Monday through Friday from 8:15-9:00 am.
WHAT ARE YOUR HOURS?
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday we are open from 8:15 am until 5:00 pm in Stamford and New Canaan. On Thursday Stamford is open from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm and New Canaan from 10:00-5:00 pm. Urgent care visits are available on Saturday, Sunday and holiday mornings. Walk-in hours (in Stamford ONLY) are Monday through Friday 8:15-9:00 am. On select dates we offer late afternoon physical exam appointments in our Stamford location.
CAN I SEE THE SAME PHYSICIAN EACH TIME I COME IN?
We accommodate your request for a specific physician whenever possible. Be sure to make the request when you schedule a well visit. In general our physicians share patients so that care is never compromised should one doctor not be available.
IF I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT FOR ONE CHILD AND MY OTHER CHILD BECOMES SICK, CAN I BRING HIM/HER ALONG TO SEE THE DOCTOR TOO?
Please call in advance to ask if your other child can be seen around the time of your scheduled appointment and we will try to accommodate you. If not, we will offer you the next available appointment.
DO YOU HAVE WEEKEND HOURS?
We are available by appointment on Saturday and Sunday mornings for urgent sick visits between 8:30 and 10:30 am. Please call at 8:30 am to schedule an appointment.
HOW LONG IS THE AVERAGE WAIT TIME?
We make every effort to keep your wait time to less than 20 minutes. However, on busy days, if we encounter unexpected emergencies, it may be longer. Upon arrival, please tell our reception staff if you are under extreme time pressure.
WHAT IS YOUR HOSPITAL AFFILIATION?
We admit our patients to Stamford Hospital in Stamford, CT. For urgent care after hours, we recommend the Tully Center, weekdays from 8:00 am-8:00 pm and weekends from 8:00 am-6:00 pm located at 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford, CT. For emergency care, we recommend the Stamford Hospital Emergency Room.
CAN MY CHILD BE SEEN IN EITHER OFFICE LOCATION?
We ask families to register with and visit one office or the other. The exceptions are on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays when only one office is open for emergency visits.
HOW LONG CAN MY CHILDREN COME TO NEW ENGLAND PEDIATRICS?
We will see your child until 22 years of age. Once a child reaches age 18, he/she is legally considered an adult with regard to their personal health information. We will provide your teenager with an information packet that includes a Consent to Release Patient Information form. Without this signed consent form with parental designation, we are unable to discuss the patient's care with parents.
DO YOU HAVE SEPARATE WAITING ROOMS FOR SICK AND WELL CHILDREN?
Both offices have separate waiting areas for sick and well children. New Canaan also has a waiting room for well infants less than 1 year of age.
WHERE DID YOUR PHYSICIANS TRAIN?
Each New England Pediatrics physician has received three years of pediatric training at a major tertiary care medical center and is board-certified in Pediatrics. Although optional, our physicians continue to maintain current recertification with the American Board of Pediatrics. For a detailed list of credentials, visit Our Practice.
DO YOU HAVE EVENING HOURS?
Throughout the year, we offer late-afternoon physical exam appointments on select dates in our Stamford office. During busy camp and school physical seasons, we add extra late appointments in both locations. One of our physicians is always on-call for urgent questions and emergencies after regular office hours.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

PRENATAL SESSIONS 

 

 2/11 • Dr. Palker
New Canaan

2/25 • Dr. Cipolla/Dr. Riordan
via zoom

3/10 • Dr. Davis
via zoom

3/24 • Dr. Morelli
Stamford

4/1 • Dr. Cipolla/Dr. Riordan
via zoom

4/14 • Dr. Palker
New Canaan

5/6 • Dr. Davis
via zoom

5/21 • Dr. Riordan
Stamford

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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