Our Favorite Local Activities & Safety Tips

Kellen’s Dr.STITCH Story

Kellen, Age 2 Incident: Kellen took a big fall and cut his lip on his tooth, requiring stitches to his lower lip. “We were referred to Dr.STITCH by our Pediatrician after Kellen’s first big fall, where his tooth cut his through his lip. The service was quick and fantastic! Dr. George (from Dr.STITCH) was at the ER quickly and […]

Preventing and Treating Toddler Tumbles

For parents, the time between baby and big kid is one of the most precious, but it can also be one of the most precarious. Jerry Seinfeld once said, “Having a two-year old is like having a blender that you don’t have the top for,” and if you have ever spent the day chasing after an energetic toddler then you […]

Fall Sports Safety

The school year is starting and so are fall sports! With those practices and games comes the risk of injuries. If your child is beginning a new sport, it is a good idea to review the best ways to prevent, or prepare for injuries. By putting some preparation into potential sporting accidents, you will be able to navigate your kids […]

Prevent Warm Weather Burns

If you are a parent or child care professional, you are probably well aware of the dangers posed to little ones by unattended cooktops, fireplaces, or even a curling iron or hot coffee mug. Chances are that you’re not looking for one more thing to worry about, but in warmer weather burn injuries can occur from everyday situations which may […]

Connor’s Dr.STITCH Story

Conner, almost 2 years old Incident: Conner fell while jumping on a kitchen chair, hitting his head on the way down. “My almost 2 year old son was jumping up and down on the kitchen chair. He lost his footing and smacked the back of his head on the way down, which resulted in a lot of blood and a […]

Joseph & Morgan’s Dr.STITCH Story

Joseph & Morgan, Ages 9 & 7 Incident: Joseph ran into the corner of a table causing a laceration on his head. His sister Morgan was playing in a bouncy house when she was hit in the face with another child’s elbow. “Dr.STITCH is an amazing service/practice. I have used their services various times (1 cut to the inside of […]

Fun Summer Activities

The Dr.STITCH Guide to Summer Activities on Long Island The start of summer is an exciting time, especially on Long Island. We’ve made it through a frosty winter and a rainy spring and we’re ready to be rewarded with sunshine and beach time! When you have kids at home, you may find yourself scrambling to fill their free time, but […]

Diana’s Dr.STITCH Story

No one is happy when accidents happen, but when they do happen we’re there to help. One thing that does make us happy is seeing our patients recover and go on to do great things! We love catching up with former patients to check in on their progress. When Diana was hurt during a ballet practice in 2014, her mom […]

Katie’s Dr.STITCH Story

Katie, Age 7 Incident: Katie was bit by a family member’s dog, which caused a laceration to her upper lip. “While visiting family, our daughter Katie was bit by their dog. He bit through her upper lip and knocked a tooth out. She was cared for by Dr. Reish from Dr. Stitch. Dr. Reish immediately reassured us that he would be […]

Calliope’s Dr.STITCH Story

Calliope, Age 2 Incident: Calliope jumped off the couch and landed on a toy, sustaining a laceration to the inside of her lip. “From the moment I dialed Dr. Stitch, everything went smoothly. This was my first emergency incident with my child, so naturally, I was panicking. When I called they took care of me right away and told me […]