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We will be closed on Saturdays and our hours may vary due to COVID-19.
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Practice “Parentese” With Your Baby
As you watch your baby grow and develop from a sleepy newborn to an alert and aware infant, you begin to think about all of their milestones ahead, including their first words. The development of an infant's language skills begins long before those first words are...
Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about our protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic
1. Are you still doing well child checks? Yes. We are doing all well child checks that have immunizations. 2. How are you keeping your well child visits separated from the sick visits during the pandemic? We are only doing well child check ups in the morning hours,...
Contigo Issues SECOND Recall on Kids’ Water Bottles
Contigo has recalled about 6 million Contigo Kids Cleanable Water Bottles for the second time in less than a year. They received over 400 reports of the spout detaching. This includes 27 reports of caregivers finding spouts inside children's mouths. The spout on the...
Keeping Your Kids Safe from the Coronavirus
For more about COVID-19, including community resources and up-to-date U.S. case information, visit the CDC’s dedicated Coronavirus page. To learn more about how COVID-19 spreads and how you and your family can protect yourselves and others, view the CDC prevention...
Is It Time to Start Your Baby on Solid Foods?
As your baby grows, it’s common to wonder when he will be ready for solid foods. For breastfed babies, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends they should only receive breastmilk until six months of age before starting solid foods. If the baby is formula fed, he...
What You Need to Know about Hand-Foot-And-Mouth Disease (HFMD)
Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease has a scary ring to it, and it can definitely be a nightmare for your child if they have the misfortune of contracting the virus. Luckily, it's not life-threatening and your child will be back to their normal self in just a couple weeks....
CPSC Hears From Medical Experts, Safety Advocates, Business Officials On Potential Danger Of Crib Bumpers
Medical authorities want them banned. A business trade group thinks regulations can make them safe. And caught in between is the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The debate over what to do about padded crib bumpers — which has dragged on for the past eight years —...
Is it the Flu or a Cold? How to Tell the Difference
Think your child has the flu? Visit our Pediatrician’s office in Glen Carbon, IL for an analysis and treatment. We also offer flu vaccines to help your family stay well!
5 Tips to Get Through the Holidays with Your Children Gracefully
The Holiday Season can be hectic with children. From sugary foods to excitement and parties, Bard & Didricksen has helpful tips to get through the season!The holidays are meant to be a happy time of year, but parents know that they can be chaotic....
When Clean Becomes Too Clean: Protecting Your Child
With germs, viruses, flu and bacteria all around, it is important to protect our kid’s health. Bard & Didriksen can help you prep your home for healthy living.In a world riddled with germs, viruses and bacteria, it is vital that you take measures to...
Bard & Didriksen Pediatrics
2160 S. State Route 157, Suite B
Glen Carbon, Illinois 62034
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Phone: (618) 692-1212
Fax: (618) 692-4875
After Hours Exchange:
(877) 552-1735
HOURS
(By Appointment Only)
Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
Saturdays: Closed
Holiday Hours
Closed Memorial Day
Closed July 3rd & 4th
Closed Labor Day
Closed Thanksgiving
Open Friday After Thanksgiving
Closed Christmas and New Year's Day