Partners in Pediatrics

We are a pediatrics-only clinics serving the Twin Cities.

Parents may be overwhelmed by suggestions that come from friends, family, books and television. Partners in Pediatrics' quarterly newsletter "Your Growing Child" keeps you updated with the latest information to help keep your family healthy.


Congratulations on your new arrival! We hope that your experiences as a parent will be pleasant and rewarding. We appreciate your choice of Partners in Pediatrics to care for your child. It is our goal to provide the highest quality of health care for your child.

Glossary of newborn terms
PIP's Knowledge Base on Newborns Commonly asked questions, with answers by PIP pediatricians

PARTNERS IN PEDIATRICS HANDOUTS Baby Care Basic Breastfeeding Tips How do I feed my baby? Should my son be circumcised? What about pacifiers, dressing my baby and preventing illness? What do babies do? What is the APGAR Score? What is the n ewborn screen? Why do babies look the way they do? *PIP'S NOT FOR KIDS ONLY* ARTICLES Breastmilk: The Gold Standard Circumcision: The Controversy Continues Carseats: Protecting Your Most Important Passenger Infant Massage: A Parent's Golden Touch Infant Walkers: Relics of the Past? Newborn Screen: Why Are You Poking my Baby's Heel? Oh, No! Another Shot! Teething: The El Nino of Childhood The Why of Well Child Exams Universal Hearing Screen Unsolved Mysteries - Showing Restraint Rules and Procedures for Child Safety Restraints LINKS** How to Feed Your Baby (Oregon Dairy Council)	INFORMATION ON PIPSTOP.COM Well Child Visit & Immunization Schedule A chart of what immunizations and lab work is done at each visit with links to questionnaires if you would like to complete them at home prior to coming to the office along with developmental milestones for each age. Girls Growth Charts 0-36 Months (Measure while lying down) Girls Growth Charts 2-20 Years (Measure while standing) Boys Growth Charts 0-36 Months (Measure while lying down) Boys Growth Charts 2-20 Years (Measure while standing) Immunization Information Details the diseases that vaccines help prevent and links to the Vaccine Information Sheets for each vaccine which tells any potential side effects. PRENATAL VISITS Each PIP clinic offers a time for expectant parents to meet with a pediatric health care provider. The provider will discuss what to expect when you bring your new baby home, the schedule for routine health care visits and immunizations, and what to watch for when your child is ill. There will be plenty of time for you to ask questions also. There is no charge for this visit. Parents are welcome to come whether they are anticipating the birth of a new baby or expanding their family through adoption. Click here for a schedule of prenatal visits at the clinic most convenient for you.