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  • Asthma Action Plans: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
    Bronchospasm Action Plans Your child has just been diagnosed with bronchospasms. Now what? The medical duo of Dr. Heena Thakkar and Dr. Shilpa Pankaj of Peekaboo Pediatrics in Houston, TX, await your visit to Read more
  • How You Can Benefit From Newborn Care
    Being a parent means learning what it means to have a newborn in the house, and newborn care in Houston, TX can be terrifying. Dr. Heena Thakkar and Dr. Shilpa Pankaj Read more
  • Newborn Care: The First Visit
    Secure export newborn care in Houston, TX by working with Dr. Heena Thakkar and Dr. Shilpa Pankaj of Peekaboo Pediatrics. How to Prepare for Your Baby’s First Visit to the Doctor Heading Read more
  • Importance of Annual Physicals
    Annual physicals are an essential way to monitor your child's development and growth throughout the years. At Peekaboo Pediatrics in Houston, TX, Dr. Heena N Thakkar and Dr. Shilpa Pankaj specialize in pediatric Read more
  • Benefits of Breastfeeding
    Breastfeeding or nursing involves feeding a baby directly from the mother’s breast. It is a natural process that has many benefits for mother and child. However, breastfeeding can be challenging Read more
  • Does Your Child Suffer From Asthma?
    Asthma is a common and chronic condition that can affect your child’s ability to breathe with ease and can make it difficult for your child to participate in activities that Read more
  • How Do I Know Which Vaccines My Child Can Get?
    Is your child up to date on his or her immunizations? Keeping track of all the various vaccines your son or daughter needs can be a little confusing. Fortunately, your Read more
  • FAQs about Child Immunization
    Nowadays, parents are doing extensive research regarding childhood vaccinations. Here at Peekaboo Pediatrics in Houston, TX, Drs. Heena Thakkar and Shilpa Pankaj can be your Houston resource for child immunization Read more
  • Importance of Annual Checkups
    You should ideally begin making yearly checkup appointments at three years old (before that, more often) so that your pediatrician can keep accurate and complete records of your child as Read more
  • Is Your Child Suffering From an Ear Infection?
    According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, five out of six children will have an ear infection before they turn three years old. Do you think Read more
  • Benefits of Breastfeeding
    Discover the benefits that breastfeeding has for both moms and babies. Are you currently deciding whether or not to breastfeed your little one? While we know that this is a Read more
  • Mental Health Wellness and Your Child
    It’s easy for parents to be able to pinpoint when there is something physically wrong with their child. They may have a fever, body aches, or abdominal pain. When these Read more
  • What is Autism?
    What is Autism? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or autism, is a developmental disability that can cause significant communication, communication, and behavioral challenges. The thinking, learning, and problem-solving abilities of individuals with Read more
  • Signs Your Child May Have the Flu
    Your child just woke up with a runny nose, an elevated temperature and body aches. Could this just be a passing cold or could it be the flu? It’s important Read more
  • Proper Nutrition Habits
    Why Proper Nutrition is Important As a parent, it goes without saying that you want what is best for your child. Making sure that your little ones grow up healthy, happy, Read more
  • Get Help From Your Pediatrician If Your Child Has Asthma
    Does your child struggle with asthma symptoms? Houston, TX, pediatricians Drs. Heena Thakkar and Shilpa Pankaj can help you manage your child's condition and decrease flareups. What is asthma? Asthma symptoms occur Read more

Peekaboo Pediatrics

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Monday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

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Wednesday:

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Thursday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

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Saturday:

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