Infants & Toddlers

A mom holds a baby named Frank up in the air

At South Shore Medical Center, we believe that it's a privilege to care for the South Shore's infants and toddlers.

We recognize that the early days and months of a child's life feature a mixture of stressful and wonderful moments for parents, whether it's your first child or a new addition to a growing family.

Many of our pediatricians are parents themselves and take pride in helping parents navigate these precious first few weeks, months, and years.

Our goal is to make it as convenient as possible for your child to get the care he or she needs, from the first post-birth visit to immunizations and beyond.

Our practice offers on-site lab and x-ray services, same-day appointments, and access to specialists across South Shore Health, should the need arise.

To become a patient, please fill out our New Patient Registration form. Current patients are welcome to log into MyChart to make an appointment, view lab results, message your care providers, and more. For helpful resources and other information, please see below.

Resources for Parents

The charts below provide information on dosage amounts for common childhood medicines, based on age/weight. These charts are for informational purposes, and are not meant as a substitute for advice from your child's pediatrician.

Our practice follows CDC recommendations for developmental screenings and assessments. You can find the recommended appointment schedule through age 2 below:

  • First week visit (1-2 days after hospital discharge)
  • 2 weeks
  • 1 month
  • 2 months
  • 4 months
  • 6 months
  • 9 months
  • 12 months
  • 15 months
  • 18 months
  • 24 months

After age 2, we recommend annual well-child visits.

At South Shore Medical Center, we believe that vaccines save lives and encourage patients to remain current with their vaccines.

View the CDC's recommended immunization schedule for infants and toddlers.

Our Locations

South Shore Medical Center Norwell

South Shore Medical Center Norwell

143 Longwater Drive
Norwell, MA 02061

South Shore Medical Center Norwell

The exterior of South Shore Medical Center, a primary care practice located in Kingston, Massachusetts

South Shore Medical Center Kingston

5 Tarklin Road
Kingston, MA 02364-1250

South Shore Medical Center Kingston

South Shore Medical Center Quincy

South Shore Medical Center Quincy

1495 Hancock Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(Pediatric patients seen by Family Medicine providers)

South Shore Medical Center Quincy

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