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  • 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
  • Proper Nutrition Habits

    posted: Apr. 09, 2019.

    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

    posted: Mar. 25, 2019.

    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
  • Dealing With a Broken Bone

    posted: Mar. 20, 2019.

    The harder your children play, the harder they might fall. During childhood, fractures and broken bones are common for children playing or participating in sports. While falls are a common Read more
  • Dealing With Chickenpox

    posted: Mar. 04, 2019.

    At some point in our childhood, we might have experienced chicken pox. While chicken pox most often occurs in children under the age of 12, it can also occur in Read more

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