… to put them in their mouth,” says pediatric hospitalist  Richard Mazzaccaro, MD , with  Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital . “While parents might not know the moment their child swallows them, as soon as they notice something is wrong or … from wearing clothing with magnetic accessories. If multiple magnets were swallowed, the child is usually admitted to the hospital for continuous monitoring and removal (if necessary). … The Pediatric Emergency Department at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital follows an advanced button battery activation protocol to make sure affected children are treated as quickly as …

… Villalobos, MD , and pediatric emergency medicine physician Teresa Romano, MD , both with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital , share everything parents and guardians should know about RSV and what to do if your child becomes sick during the … If your child experiences any of the following symptoms, they should be seen at an emergency room (like the Children’s Hospital’s Breidegam Family Children’s ER , which is the region’s only 24/7 emergency room specifically for kids) as soon as … … If you need help deciding on the next steps for your child based on their symptoms, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital has a free Symptom Checker on our website, which can help you determine if your child needs to be seen by a health …

… not get enough sleep,” says Sameh Morkous, MD, Pediatric Sleep Medicine specialist with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital. The key to easing back into normalcy without feeling exhausted is to establish a sleep schedule ahead of school … while you are maintaining the desired wake up time to be ready for school.” … Allentown … Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital … How To Get Your Kids on a Back to School Sleep Schedule …

… safety, adult supervision is key,” says Kimberly Daubert , CRNP, with LVPG Pediatrics and Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital . “Not only can adults help prevent injuries by making sure kids properly use playground equipment, but if an injury … Stay well behind the person in front of them. Beware of swinging feet. … Allentown … Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital … Playground Safety 101 …

… she knew it was time to make the drive from her Lehighton home to the Breidegam Family Children’s ER at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest as soon as possible. “Ethan had episodes of nausea and headaches since right around the end of school in … rear of the skull near the cerebellum),” says pediatric neurosurgeon David Hong, MD , with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital and Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute . “A tumor in this area also can block the flow of spinal fluid and … had to put him on a ventilator as well,” Julie Horst says. “Ethan was so strong through the whole 13 days he spent in the hospital. He never cried once. We were so proud of him.” … On Wednesday, June 22, Ethan underwent a four-hour procedure to …

… exposures each year occur in children younger than 6 years old. That’s why specialists at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital offer this list of tips to help you prevent accidental poisonings in your home. Post the poison control center phone … can cause injury if a child swallows them. Visit LVHN.org/children to learn more about Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital and to find a health care provider for the kids in your life.   … Trexlertown … Allentown … LVPG Pediatrics-Trexlertown … Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital … 11 Tips to Help Prevent Childhood Poisonings …

… it is paired with windows,” says Pediatric Chief Resident Julia Vandenheuvel, MD , with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital . “The most common injuries associated with window-related accidents include abrasions, cuts and bruises. However, … on the dangers that come with climbing out or jumping from windows. … The clinicians at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital are no strangers to injuries caused by falls from windows, and they have vast experience quickly evaluating and … Vandenheuvel says. “The injuries sustained from the falls ranged from minor to severe.” If a child comes to the Children’s Hospital’s Breidegam Family Children’s ER and has fallen 10 feet or more, they are seen quickly by a multidisciplinary team …

… ways,” says Sarah Jones Sapienza, MD , medical director of Pediatric Trauma Services at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital . Here are steps to help ensure safety at every age. Scope out play areas Going sledding? Make sure slopes don’t … at LVHN.org/videovisits . … Hazleton … Allentown … Health & Wellness Center at Hazleton … Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital … How to Keep Your Family Safe and Warm This Winter …

… including online retailers and local pharmacies. Visit LVHN.org/children to learn more about Lehigh Valley Children’s Hospital and to find a health care provider for the kids in your life.   … Trexlertown … Allentown … LVPG Pediatrics-Trexlertown … Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital … Emergency Prep: Stock Your First-Aid Kit …