Happy Halloween! This fun, spooooooky time of year consists of many fun activities, but there are also a few things to keep in mind when it comes to safety!  Trick-or-Treating:   Accompany young children in the neighborhood and identify your surroundings. Create a route prior to trick-or-treating Teach your children to look both ways before...

Many of us have heard of SIDS but what is it? and how does it happen? Can we prevent it? SIDS is commonly known as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. These deaths usually occur among infants who are less than a year old while sleeping. Although there isn’t a guaranteed method to prevent SIDS, sleep safety...

Children often bump or bang their heads and it can be difficult for parents to know whether it is serious or not. Any time a child has a blow to the head it is considered a head injury.    Most head injuries are not serious, especially in toddlers when they are developing motor skills.  They...

Here we go again….. with school ramping back up, and COVID-19 protocols relaxing, there is a new infectious disease on the rise. Monkeypox! Lately, we are getting lots of questions from parents about what exactly is monkeypox, and how you can keep your child safe. Bottom line: As of right now, there is a low...

It’s back to school time! Here is an overview of some common illnesses that quickly spread this time of year: Hand Foot and Mouth HFM is a common viral illness for children. It is most common in kiddos under seven years of age. Common Symptoms: The most common symptoms of HFM disease are fever, mouth/throat...

Every year in the US, 3,500 infants die of sleep-related infant deaths (SIDS).  The American Academy of Pediatrics published an update to recommendations for reducing infant deaths in the sleep environment in 2022. The following are the updated recommendations for safe sleep practices:    BACK to sleep for every infant – make sure the infant is...

Allergic Rhinitis is an allergic reaction to airborne allergens which can be a substance or substances that are normally harmless. Airborne allergens like pollen, mold, animal dander, and dust can cause an allergic reaction in the nose (Allergic Rhinitis/Hay Fever). Although pollen is the most common cause of Allergic Rhinitis, many things can cause this...

One of the most common injuries we see in the urgent care setting is burns. Kids are curious and often try to get their hands on many items they should not! Here are a few things you can do to prevent burns inside the home: 1. Stove. Get in the habit of cooking using the...

A baby entering your home is an exciting time. It involves lots of changes and joyful experiences. It also means that it is time to baby-proof your home in order to keep your child healthy and safe. My number one rule of baby-proofing your home is to do the babyproofing before your baby needs it....

The American Academy of Pediatrics strongly recommends swim lessons for all children. Swim lessons are an important way to decrease the risk of drowning. Here are answers to a few common questions that parents have about swim lessons for children.   At what age should I enroll my child in swim lessons? According to the American...

Did you know that caterpillars can sting you? There are multiple species of caterpillars that can sting you and cause a variety of different reactions if in contact with human skin. The most common species found in Texas are the buck moth caterpillar and the southern flannel moth (asp) caterpillars. Buck Moth Caterpillar Southern Flannel...

Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in children under the age of 5. It is most common in children between the ages of 1-5 years old, however, it can occur at any age. The most common causes of drowning include inadequate adult supervision, inability to swim, use of alcohol (teenagers and adults), and...