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12/01/2025

Did you know that winter is when flu and COVID hit hardest? ❄️🤧
That’s why the AAP strongly recommends flu and COVID vaccines for everyone 6 months and older — they’re safe, effective, and one of the best tools we have to prevent serious illness in kids. 💉💙

A few reminders for parents:
✔️ Kids can get both vaccines at the same visit
✔️ Vaccines help protect babies who are too young to be fully vaccinated
✔️ Children with asthma, prematurity, or chronic conditions are especially vulnerable
✔️ Even healthy kids can become very sick from flu or COVID

Walk in ANY time during normal business hrs!

12/01/2025

Sniffles? 🤧 Picky toddler? 🍼
NP Nicole is tackling TWO big topics: cough & cold meds and toddler formula!
Simple answers, real guidance, and zero mom-guilt. 💙👩‍⚕️
Press play! 🎥✨

12/01/2025

11/28/2025

The holidays can be very stressful for children with food or body concerns. Here are a few things you can do to help support your child this Thanksgiving. Talk to your pediatrician if you have any concerns about your child’s mental health. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3XidSJ7

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃✨
Our office is closed today and tomorrow, and we’ll reopen Monday.
We’re thankful for YOU and the families we get to care for each day. Enjoy your holiday! We hope you all enjoy a safe, healthy Thanksgiving weekend. 🦃💙
Even though our office is closed, you’re not alone!
If your child has an urgent need that can’t wait, you can be connected directly to our on call doc by calling the office!

11/26/2025

School’s out, but staying healthy is always in season! ☀️
Bring your child by Kids First Pediatrics to get up-to-date on:
✔️ Well visits
✔️ Flu shots
✔️ COVID vaccines
We’re here to help keep your kiddos healthy all break long!

Reminder, the office will be closed November 27 & 28th for the holiday. As ALWAYS, if you need urgent assistance after hours, our on call doc is just a call away! Be directly connected by calling the office after hrs!

11/26/2025

If you are traveling by air this week, please be sure to secure your child in a car seat approved by the FAA for use on airplanes. Children are not secure on laps in an airplane any more than they are in a car. Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving week!

11/24/2025

It’s a new week! HAPPY MONDAY!✨

Just a reminder that we’ll be closed for Thanksgiving later this week, so appointments may fill fast.
If your little turkey 🐣 isn’t feeling well—or needs a check-up—give us a call early to snag a spot! 📞🍂

11/20/2025

Need to get in today? We can help!
Kids First Pediatrics offers same-day appointments for sick visits, well visits, and routine vaccines.

Whether your child woke up feeling crummy or you just need to catch up on check-ups—we’ll do our best to get you seen the same day. 💛

📞 Call the office or self schedule through the family portal !https://portal.letsdevelo.com/kidsfirstnwi

11/19/2025

RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization in infants under one year old. Fortunately, there are immunizations available that can help strengthen your baby’s protection and reduce the risk of severe illness.
Here’s what you need to know about the two options available to help keep your little one safe. If you have questions about RSV, we’re here to help!
Learn more: https://bit.ly/46Q4uSH

11/19/2025

Bulky winter coats may keep kids warm outside—but they can make car seats dangerous. The AAP warns that puffy coats create extra space under the harness, which can cause it to be too loose in a crash.

Here’s how to keep your child safe AND warm this winter:

🧥 No bulky coats in the car seat
Harness straps must lie flat and snug against your child’s chest. Puffy coats compress in a crash and increase injury risk.

🛡️ Do the pinch test
After buckling, try to pinch the strap at the shoulder. If you can pinch extra material, it’s too loose.

🌡️ Warm alternatives recommended by the AAP:
• Put the coat on after buckling
• Use a blanket over the harness
• Dress kids in thin, warm layers
• Use a car seat–safe poncho or fleece jacket
• Warm the car in advance when possible

🧊 Rear-facing is safest
Keep kids rear-facing as long as possible per your seat’s height/weight limits.

Keeping little ones warm shouldn’t come at the cost of safety. A properly fitted harness always comes first. 💙
If you have questions about winter car seat safety, we’re here to help!

11/18/2025

November is RSV Awareness Month!

RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) is one of the most common causes of colds and breathing illness in infants and young children. Most kids will get RSV at least once by age 2, but symptoms can sometimes become serious—especially for babies under 6 months.

RSV typically peaks between October–March, and symptoms often worsen on days 3–5 before improving.

If your little one is working hard to breathe, has fewer wet diapers, or seems unusually sleepy—please contact the office. Early evaluation can make all the difference. 💙