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  • 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
  • Tips for Breastfeeding Your Newborn

    posted: Dec. 30, 2020.

    Experiencing issues with breastfeeding? Our pediatric team is here to help.   Breastfeeding is one of the most beautiful and natural experiences that a new mother can have; however, just because it’s Read more
  • First Time Parents and Caring for Your Newborn

    posted: Aug. 19, 2020.

    Here’s a helpful guide for how to survive for the first few months with your newborn. You can plan as much as you want before the baby comes but nothing Read more
  • Keeping Your Child Healthy

    posted: Apr. 27, 2020.

    Here are some simple strategies to help raise health-conscious children and teens. With kids at home every day, it’s more important than ever that the family is focused on ways Read more
  • How Immunizations Keep Your Child Safe

    posted: Apr. 10, 2020.

    Keep kids and teens up to date on vaccines in order to keep them healthy. While teaching your child how to properly wash their hands and avoid touching their face Read more
  • What Occurs During a Well-Child Check Up

    posted: Feb. 24, 2020.

    Well-child visits offer a simple way to protect your child's health. The visits, offered by your Houston, TX, pediatricians, Drs. Heena Thakkar and Shilpa Pankaj, help you ensure that your Read more
  • FAQs about Child Immunization

    posted: Nov. 15, 2019.

    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

    posted: Oct. 15, 2019.

    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?

    posted: Aug. 28, 2019.

    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

    posted: May 22, 2019.

    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

    posted: May 16, 2019.

    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?

    posted: May 03, 2019.

    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

    posted: Apr. 19, 2019.

    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

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