Child health & parenting resources

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Elliston Pediatrics is a team of top pediatricians, nurses, and staff serving children from birth to 21 years. Below, you’ll find an online pediatrician-approved hub of resources we share with our families, ranging from an infant Tylenol dose calculator to immunization information, car seat guides, parenting strategies, and more.

This page does not provide medical advice. Always consult your physician before making any medical decisions for your child.

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Emergencies & essential links for patient convenience

In the event of a life-threatening medical emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest ER.

You can call or text your pediatrician later to update them. Other helpful contact info:

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Poison control

1-800-222-1222

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If you’re a member, please use your private texting app to contact your Elliston Pediatrics Doctor while keeping all of your health information safe.

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Otherwise, here’s where you can find contact information to reach us asap.

Virtual Classes

Exceptional care goes beyond medical support—it’s about empowering parents with confidence and knowledge. Our curated classes, including Breastfeeding Basics and Childbirth Education, help you feel prepared and connected. Led by Laura Varghese, RN, IBCLC, and certified maternal-newborn expert, these sessions provide expert guidance every step of the way.

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Childbirth Crash Course

Short on time? Our one-session Crash Course in Childbirth covers labor, delivery, and postpartum essentials. Gain practical tips, pain management strategies, and expert guidance in a supportive, no-pressure setting—perfect for busy parents-to-be who want to feel confident and prepared!

$300

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Childbirth Education

Our expert-led Childbirth Education Course equips parents-to-be with comprehensive and essential knowledge on pregnancy, labor, and newborn care. Through evidence-based guidance, live demos, and personalized support, you’ll gain confidence for a positive birth experience.

$700

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Breastfeeding

Our one-session Breastfeeding Basics Class covers essential tips, latch techniques, and common challenges in a supportive setting. Perfect for first-time or returning moms, you’ll leave confident and ready to nourish your baby.

 

$300

*Elliston Pediatrics families receive an exclusive discount*

Other Offers

From the very first days of life through every stage of growth, Elliston Pediatrics is dedicated to guiding families through the complexities of the healthcare system. With services like prenatal consultations and autism evaluations, we offer support that extends far beyond the scope of traditional pediatric care.

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Prenatal Consultation

Our personalized Prenatal Consultations are tailored to each family’s needs—whether it’s your first baby or you’re preparing siblings for a new arrival. Led by our pediatric nurse and lactation consultant, these 30–60 minute sessions cover everything from hospital prep and the first year of visits to feeding plans and parent concerns, helping families feel confident and supported before baby arrives.

 

Free - Members Only

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Autism Evaluation

Our comprehensive Autism Evaluation for children ages 2–5 includes a virtual intake, in-home assessment, and follow-up visit with results, recommendations, and a tailored resource guide. Available to all families—not just Elliston Pediatrics members—we also share results with your pediatrician, ensuring you have everything you need for next steps.

 

Cost Depends on Insurance coverage - Contact us

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Postnatal Consultation

The early months with a new baby can feel both joyful and overwhelming—that’s why our Postnatal Consultations are designed to support the whole family. As part of our perinatal mental health initiative, we offers a complimentary virtual visit to help parents process emotions, navigate challenges like sleep or feeding, and feel truly seen and supported during this important transition.

 

Free - Members Only

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    Online pediatrician-approved parenting resources

    Our favorite guides, tools, and products to support your family.

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    Car seat guide

    Find the right car seat based on your little one’s height, weight, and age with this car seat sizing guide and search tool by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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    Breastmilk storage and preparation (CDC)

    Follow the CDC’s recommended storage and preparation techniques for breastfeeding mothers to help support the safety and quality of expressed breast milk for your baby’s health.

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    Keeping your breast pump clean (CDC)

    Learn about breastfeeding essentials, including breast pump hygiene and how to properly sanitize to help protect your baby from germs.

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    Navigating fevers

    Fevers can feel scary. Learn everything from infant fever temperature, how to treat fevers, and when to not worry.

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    CDC Childhood Milestone Tracker

    Use this free app to monitor childhood development milestones.

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    Recommended products

    Online pediatrician-curated list of items we love recommending to our families. See our favorite teethers, humidifiers, nursing bras, and more.

    Immunization information

    We follow immunization guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and CDC. Vaccines are a safe, effective way to prevent diseases and health complications in children and young adults. If you have concerns about vaccines, we’re here to help. We believe in education and can help you distinguish between misinformation and data-driven facts to make the best choice for your child.

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    Elliston Pediatrics immunization schedule

    See the schedule we follow, aligned with routine well child exams and AAP/CDC guidelines.

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    Summary of vaccines & diseases they protect against

    Learn about vaccines for your children, diseases they prevent, and more, per CDC guidelines.

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    Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

    Head here for more information about the proven safety and importance of vaccines.

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    CDC travel vaccine recommendations

    For international travel, we base our recommendations on the CDC guidelines.

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    CDC’s vaccine schedule

    Use this guide to make sure your child is up to date on childhood vaccines as indicated by the CDC.

    Online pediatrician-approved parenting resources

    Below, you’ll find interactive dosage guides for common pediatric over-the-counter medications, based on your child’s weight. Please contact your physician to confirm dosing, safety of a particular medication, and whether or not to provide it to your child.

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    Acetaminophen / Tylenol
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    Motrin / Advil / Ibuprofen
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    Benadryl / Diphenhydramine dosage calculator

    Insurance info for our concierge doctors in NYC

    Unlike most concierge pediatricians, we’re in-network with many insurance providers. Our annual fee covers non-medical services, which allows us to keep our practice small for the personalized care and flexibility you deserve. Medical services are charged to your insurance carrier, in-network, and our team handles the billing for you. Payment options for medical services include:

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    United Health Care

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    Forms & policies

    As pediatricians in New York, it’s important to us to make every aspect of medical care more supportive and seamless for children and parents alike. Access the medical forms and policies you need, all in one place.

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    Charles Korn
    November 25, 2024
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    Could not recommend more highly. Have been with the practice since 2020 for our two boys. The flexible home visits allowed both me and my wife (dual working household) to be present for those first well-visits during the newborn and baby stage. Home visits also much easier and more convenient than schlepping to a doctors office and waiting around for an hour. It's a no-brainer. We have been fortunate to work primarily with Dr. Elliston, but have met his colleagues as well. The visits are thorough. They also spend a good amount of time discussing cognitive and behavioral development, including best-practices. Super helpful. More broadly, the team is extremely responsive answering our families random questions (photos of rashes, etc.). The one situation that was "more serious" (everything is fine) we went to Cornell ER on Dr. Elliston's direction and they seemed to be expecting us and we were treated extremely well, with good coordination between the hospital and Dr. Elliston. I also appreciate that the team is informative and communicative but are NOT alarmists and are very level-headed around seasonal viruses, e.g., when to ride-it-out at home vs. it being something more serious, etc. Strikes a great balance and provides enormous comfort for new parents. Would 100% recommend without any reservations.
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    Valerie Doherty
    November 25, 2024
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    Dr. Elliston and his team have been one of the best things to happen to our family. We knew from the moment we met him that he was the right person to care for our children and we have been absolutely blown away by the service and care from him, Heidi and the entire office. He takes his time during our visits, the kids absolutely adore him, and he listens to all of our questions and concerns - and answers them with true thought and care. He has answered panicked phone calls from me at 2am and then come to check on the kids the very next day. We have complete trust and faith in Dr. Elliston and could not recommend Elliston Pediatrics more!
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    Sara Murphy
    August 14, 2024
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    AMAZING - i have three young kids under 5 and Dr Davis and this entire practice has been beyond what we could have hoped for. From prenatal help, Lactation consulting, newborn visits and finding specialists for one of my littles with lung issues - could not be happier. Their travel kit is especially helpful as we are often traveling and kids love getting sick on holidays! Best. Practice. Ever.
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    Carla Patanè
    August 2, 2024
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    Elliston Pediatrics has truly been a breath of fresh air for us. After changing four pediatric practices in less than eight years in New York, we often felt like just a number. Every time we needed help, we found ourselves talking to a different doctor, having to explain the same things to people who had never seen us or our children. However, on the recommendation of friends, we met Dr. Bennet, and our experience changed completely. With her beautiful smile and utmost professionalism, she won us over. Patient, reassuring, and meticulous, she has helped us every time we needed her, making us feel truly heard and cared for.
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    Kathy Lin
    August 2, 2024
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    Dr. Bennett of Elliston Pediatrics is absolutely the best! After being with a popular practice where we felt like we were just another number, we started seeing Dr. Bennett. She is so warm, loving, and genuinely cares for my girls. She has responded to countless frantic messages at all hours of the day including weekends and she has always responded with kindness and empathy. Truly could not recommend her more!
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    Megan Seiboldt
    August 1, 2024
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    My family has had a great experience working with Elliston Pediatrics, and in particular, Dr. Davis (Cecchini). It is very comforting to have our pediatrician just a text away in case of anything, and the home visit model is incredibly convenient, especially for very little ones.
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    nihal mehta
    January 2, 2023
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    Dr Elliston and Dr Bennett are fantastic. Our 2 year old had bad asthma symptoms in 2022 and after switching to Elliston Pediatrics, we have it properly managed (fingers crossed). They respond immediately to any of our concerns and the kids love them. Highly recommend!!
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    David
    January 6, 2022
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    Dr. Elliston and his concierge Pediatrician services are phenomenal, thorough and most of all super convenient. There are the obvious benefits of having a doctor come to your home, especially with two young kids. Very convenient for newborn, pandemics and overall time efficient. Additionally, the doctor himself is always directly accessible for quick questions (sometimes what might be silly for a new parent): always responsive and ready to talk on the phone. I can’t rave enough about both the convenience and thoroughness of the doctor. I highly recommend dr. Elliston’s services if you are in his coverage area and are looking for this convenience. Also he accepts most major insurances.

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