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  • Newborn Care: The First Visit

    posted: Mar. 08, 2023.

    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
  • The Importance of Child Immunizations

    posted: Feb. 16, 2023.

    How immunizations from your pediatricians in Houston, TX, can help your child stay healthy Illnesses and diseases like flu, hepatitis, and meningitis can be serious, and even deadly, especially for children. Read more
  • Importance of Annual Physicals

    posted: Dec. 01, 2022.

    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
  • Recognizing Child Asthma

    posted: Oct. 19, 2022.

    Asthma typically begins in childhood with many exhibiting symptoms very early on. Although the condition can affect your child's ability to take part in play, their doctor can develop a Read more
  • Benefits of Breastfeeding

    posted: Aug. 11, 2022.

    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
  • What To Know About Child Immunizations

    posted: Jul. 12, 2022.

    The topic of childhood vaccines can be difficult to navigate if you attempt to do so on your own, the good news is that you don't have to. The same Read more
  • The Importance of Well Child Physicals

    posted: Mar. 31, 2022.

    How a well child physical from your pediatricians in Houston, TX, can help keep your child healthy You want to protect your child’s health, and one way you can do that Read more
  • Caring For Your Newborn

    posted: Mar. 23, 2022.

    Get the facts about how to best care for your newborn during the first few months of life. Navigating parenthood is a roller coaster, and our Houston, TX, pediatricians Dr. Heena Read more
  • Does Your Child Suffer From Asthma?

    posted: Feb. 04, 2022.

    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
  • Breastfeeding Help

    posted: Jan. 11, 2022.

    Breastfeeding has many benefits for both mother and baby. Breast milk provides babies with the perfect balance of nutrients needed for growth and development. Breastfeeding also helps babies and mothers Read more
  • How Do I Know Which Vaccines My Child Can Get?

    posted: Nov. 18, 2021.

    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
  • When Should Your Child Receive a Physical?

    posted: Jul. 14, 2021.

    So you have a growing family and want to go to a pediatrician to provide the best possible care for your child. But where do you go, and how often Read more
  • Learn About the Benefits of Breastfeeding

    posted: May 20, 2021.

    Breastfeeding offers many advantages for your baby and you. Your Houston, TX, pediatricians, Dr. Heena Thakkar and Dr. Shilpa Pankaj of Peekaboo Pediatrics can help you adjust to breastfeeding and Read more
  • Living Well With Asthma

    posted: May 14, 2021.

    Asthma is a condition associated with tightening in the chest and difficulty breathing. Symptoms can flare up when participating in physical activities, such as sports or exercise, but that doesn’t Read more
  • Treating Your Child's Ear Infection

    posted: Feb. 26, 2021.

    Children can develop an ear infection as the result of a virus or bacteria that causes inflammation and fluid build-up. Some kids only experience occasional ear infections, while others seem Read more
  • Umbilical Cord Care for Your Newborn

    posted: Jan. 11, 2021.

    The umbilical cord is the lifeline between mother and child before birth, carrying oxygen and nutrients to the little one. Because of its very direct link to your child, even Read more

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