1 / 4 Why choose Connecticut Children’s?

Award-winning care just got closer to home.

Our newest location in Westport expands the reach of our pediatric experts for families in Fairfield County.

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2 / 4 Why choose Connecticut Children’s?

Your whole world. Our whole purpose.

Connecticut's Only Dedicated Children's Health System

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3 / 4 How do we make after-hours care easy?

Care when your child needs it. Pediatric experts you trust.

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4 / 4 What makes us different?

When it comes to healing, there's no place like here.

Patient Stories

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We're doing big things for your little ones.

Pre-teen boy makes a fruit kabob with strawberry and kiwi

Back to School Supplies: Healthy Snacks Edition

Group of school-age children board the bus

Back to School Road Safety: Tips for Kids at Bus Stops, Drop-Offs and While Walking or Bicycling to Class

Young girl wears a life jacket while swimming in a pool

Community Health

Summer Safety: Tips to Keep Children Safe From Injuries as Favorite Activities Resume

Father and daughter plant a vegetable garden

Community Health

Gardening With Kids: How to Plan, Grow & Enjoy a Summer Garden

Toddler participating in a Zumbini class

Community Health

Promoting Well-Being: Encouraging Children and Families to Eat Healthy and Stay Active

Marie and Josh Pinheiro hold their son, Fredrik

Community Health

Going Beyond Clinical Care: Improving Housing Conditions and Health Outcomes

Young boy wears firefighter costume and face mask while trick-or-treating

How to Trick-or-Treat Safely During COVID-19: Tips From a Pediatrician This Halloween

Family celebrates Thanksgiving

What Will the Delta Variant Do to the Holidays? Questions to Help Families Plan Ahead

School-age child in a car seat looking out the window

18 Ways to Keep Kids Entertained on Road Trips

Dad carries a crying infant with a runny nose, one of the symptoms of RSV

As RSV Cases Rise Among Kids, How to Spot Symptoms and Prevent Illness

School-age child shows math work to her virtual class

6 Ways to Help Kids Cope With School Quarantines During COVID-19

Nurse administers COVID-19 vaccine to young teen

When Will a COVID-19 Vaccine Be Ready for Kids Under 12, and What’s the Latest News on Clinical Trials?

Parent kisses child on the forehead at bedtime

How to Prepare Kids for the End of Daylight Saving Time This November

Father and daughter read book during Hispanic Heritage Month

Diversity + Equity + Inclusion

8 Ways to Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month With Kids

Kiki underwent congenital heart surgery at Connecticut Children's at 5 months old

Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery

Grow Loved: Kiki’s Story

School-age boy sleeps in a space-themed bedroom

4 Quick Tips to Help Kids Sleep Better and Wake Up Energized

Danny, a patient in neurosurgery and the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders poses for a photo

Cancer & Blood Disorders

GROW Thoughtful: Danny’s Story

Young boy smiles at camera while holding a pencil and completing a worksheet at school

Autism Spectrum Disorder

8 Tips to Help Kids With Special Needs Adjust to a New School Year

Awards & Recognition

magnet recognized award

best childrens's hospital women's choice 2021 award

2017-2020 lantern award

chime digital most wired survey ambulatory 2020 award

chime digital most wired survey acute 2020 award

3m award for excellence in skin safety award

society for pediatric sedation award

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