At Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care, we know how tough it can be when your child isn’t feeling well, and you want them back to their energetic selves as quickly as possible. Conditions like colds, ear infections, and sore throats are common in children, but do they always need antibiotics? Not necessarily!  Understanding When Antibiotics...

The National Retail Federation predicts that this October, approximately 2.6 million children will dress up as a superhero across our nation. Next in line for popular costume choices are ghosts (1.8 million), princesses (1.6 million), and witches (1.6 million). No matter what your little one is going to dress up as, it is important to...

Enjoy summer safely! Learning to recognize signs of heat-related illnesses can be lifesaving. Our pediatric urgent care guide below will help you understand the difference and when to seek kid urgent care: Heat Exhaustion: Common symptoms of heat exhaustion that we see at our pediatric urgent care include heavy sweating, cool and moist skin, and...

Summer is just around the corner! As Texas braces for the rising temperatures of the summer season, we at Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care believe ensuring the safety of little ones in hot cars is increasingly important. Children do not self-regulate their temperatures as effectively as adults do, therefore they are already at increased risk...

Winter is here! The change in season brings cozy hot chocolates, fluffy winter coats, and keeping your little ones safe in their seats. But did you know those big puffy coats may not be the best at keeping your children safe in their car seats during the colder months? Let’s find out why and discuss...

Holiday Safety Tips It’s the most wonderful time of the year! While the Holiday Season is full of fun activities  and exciting times for children, it is important to keep their safety top of mind. The last thing we want for your family is to end up in the pediatric urgent care! During this season,...

Halloween is not only an exciting time for young kids, but also for teenagers!  However, it’s important for teens to stay safe and be aware of potential risks. We have created a list of safety tips to ensure a fun and safe Halloween for our older kiddos: 1. Choose Safe Costumes When choosing a Halloween...

As babies grow, so do their appetites. Introducing first foods is an exciting (but also scary!) time. Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care wants to help parents introduce foods in safe ways, especially during the holidays.   According to the CDC, it’s easier to start with foods that are mashed, pureed, or strained and very smooth...

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...

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...