Category: Child Safety
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June 24, 2026Car Seat Safety & Hot Car Prevention: Keeping Kids Safe in the Texas Heat
Summer is here, and so is the Texas heat. As temperatures rise, so does the importance of keeping children safe in and around vehicles....Continue Reading
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May 12, 2026Ready To Ditch the Seat?
If your child is between 5 and 9 years old, you’re probably wondering when it’s safe to make the switch from a booster seat...Continue Reading
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March 11, 2026Keeping Kids Safe on the Playground
Spring is here, and kids are eager to get outside! Warmer weather comes more activity, and unfortunately, more injuries. According to the American Medical...Continue Reading
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February 3, 2026What’s Normal for Baby Breathing? When to Worry and When to Seek Care
What’s Normal for Baby Breathing In the first year of life, irregular breathing is part of development. Here’s what’s common in infants: Breathing 40...Continue Reading
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December 22, 2025Norovirus in Children
Families across Texas are seeing a rise in common seasonal illnesses, and one virus, in particular, is making a strong comeback: norovirus. Often referred...Continue Reading
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December 12, 2025Holiday Safety Tips for Families
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in 2023 an estimated 231,700 toy-related injuries were treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments, and...Continue Reading
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December 11, 2025Why Choose Pediatric-Specific Urgent Care vs. General Urgent Care?
Why Choose Pediatric-Specific Urgent Care vs. General Urgent Care? While general urgent care centers can treat patients of all ages, pediatric-specific urgent care clinics—like...Continue Reading
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October 29, 2025Fall Back, Stay Healthy
This year, Daylight Saving Time Ends on Sunday, November 2, 2025. As clocks roll back one hour, this can challenge the routines for the...Continue Reading
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September 8, 2025Hand Foot and Mouth Disease: How to Help Your Child
School is back in full swing here in Texas, so are those pesky germs that love to spread around kids! One common illness we see...Continue Reading
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August 27, 2025First Aid for Cuts, Scrapes, and Stitches
Accidents happen! Knowing how to care for minor cuts and scrapes can help your child heal safely and prevent infection. At Little Spurs Pediatric...Continue Reading
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August 4, 2025West Nile Virus in Texas: What Parents Need to Know
West Nile Virus has been detected in both San Antonio and Dallas, should parents be worried? West Nile Virus has recently made headlines in...Continue Reading
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July 20, 2025Is It Safe to Take My Baby Outside in the Heat?
As temperatures rise, many new parents ask an important question: Is it safe to take my baby outside in the heat? You are not alone, the...Continue Reading