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UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics received The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for ambulatory health care and primary care medical home.
UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics is part of UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, ranked 8th in the nation overall by U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Honor Roll for Best Children’s Hospitals.
If you decide to breastfeed your child, transitioning to a bottle can have its hurdles. Babies get comfortable receiving nutrition from their moms, and introducing a bottle can be difficult. To make the transition as smooth as possible, consider the following:
If the baby is used to being fed directly from mom, let dad or another guardian introduce the bottle. Have the mom stay out-of-sight so the baby isn’t tempted to reach for her.
Instead of introducing the bottle in the same place the baby typically gets breastfed, go to a new area of the house. By changing up feeding cues, the baby may be more willing to try something new.
Begin the transition by feeding the baby with a small amount of breast milk before he would typically get hungry. By doing so, the baby will remain calm. The dad or guardian can also drip a small amount of breast milk on the baby’s lips or tongue so that they know what they will be eating is something familiar and enjoyable.
After that, the feeder should slowly and gently put the bottle into the baby’s mouth. If the child doesn’t respond well at first, don’t force it. Simply take a small break before trying again. You don’t want to associate negative feelings with the bottle.
If you’ve been patient and have tried the same bottle multiple times with no positive results, consider changing the nipple or actual bottle. Be sure to try each new device for a few days before you move on to the next one.
Once you’ve found a bottle that works and the baby responds positively, increase the amount of milk given until you reach a full feeding. It’s also important to have other people try bottle-feeding, so that if the baby’s parents aren’t available, he can comfortably receive adequate nutrition.
As always, if you hit any bumps in the road, reach out to your pediatrician or other pediatric providers for help.
With our Patient Portals, you can easily manage your child’s health online with 24/7 access to their medical record.
Learn more about UPMC Patient Portals.
By visiting UPMC Children’s Express Care, our after-hours clinic, your child will receive the same specialized pediatric care you’ve come to expect from your UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics pediatrician. Open conveniently on evenings and weekends, your child can receive care for minor injuries and illnesses when your pediatrician’s office is closed for the day.
Learn more about our services or find a location near you.
In the case of a serious emergency, call 911 or go to the emergency room.
Paying your bill has never been easier. UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics offers you an easy and secure method for paying bills online for well and sick appointments as well as behavioral health visits.
Pay Your Bill Online
For questions regarding your billing statement, please call the UPMC CCP Billing Office at 1-888-857-7646 or email CCPBilling@chp.edu.
Are you passionate about caring for children? UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics offers the opportunity for you to apply your unique skills in pediatric medicine and to make an impact on children’s lives.
We are seeking candidates for full-time, part-time, casual, and temporary positions at our locations throughout 12 counties in western Pennsylvania.
To apply, visit the UPMC Careers website.
UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics Stonewood Commons II 103 Bradford Road, Suite 200 Wexford, PA 15090
For administrative inquiries, please call 724-933-1100 or 1-888-857-7646.
Should a concern about your experience at UPMC CCP arise, please discuss it with your child’s pediatrician. If the concern remains unresolved, please email your concern to our patient relations specialist at ccpconfidential@chp.edu. We will investigate your concern and provide you with a response. Contacting our patient relations specialist will not negatively affect your care.