Apple-a-Day Pediatrics

12/01/2025

❄️ First Snowfall Magic! Time to Make Winter Memories in Oswego! ☃️🧤

11/26/2025

Seeing Double? Meet Drs. Jim & John Webb! 🍎
It’s not just your eyes playing tricks on you—we really are identical twins! 👯‍♂️

Meet Dr. Jim and Dr. John Webb. We aren’t just brothers with over 50 years of combined medical experience; we are also dads who know exactly what you’re going through.

Between the two of us, we have 8 children (4 each!), so we’ve seen it all—from the sleepless newborn nights to the college send-offs. Apple a Day Pediatrics was founded to give Oswego families a medical home where we practice outstanding medicine, but aren't afraid to use a little humor to help your child relax.

Why choose the Webb brothers? ✅ We Get It: We combine board-certified expertise with real-world "Dad" experience. ✅ Safety First: We have separate sick and well waiting rooms to keep healthy kids safe. ✅ Here for You: We offer same-day sick appointments and care for kids from birth up to age 22.

Come join our family!

📍 84 Templeton Drive, Suite 106, Oswego, IL 📞 630-554-7654 🔗 https://appleadaypediatrics.com/

11/24/2025

11/21/2025

This season, let's focus on nurturing mind and body with some cozy-at-home wellness:

Story Time Snuggles: Curl up with a warm drink and a good book! Reading together sparks imagination and strengthens bonds.

Creative Play: Bring out the board games, art supplies, or building blocks. Indoor play is fantastic for development and fun.

Warm & Nourishing Meals: Enjoy hearty soups, stews, and warm beverages to keep everyone feeling good from the inside out.

Rest & Recharge: With busier schedules, ensure your kids are still getting enough sleep to boost their immune system and energy.

11/18/2025

🦃 Making Memories: A Heartfelt Thanksgiving! 🍂

As Thanksgiving approaches, our hearts at Apple a Day Pediatrics are filled with gratitude for the wonderful families we serve here in Oswego. This season is all about coming together, giving thanks, and creating those precious holiday memories that last a lifetime.

Thanksgiving isn't just about the delicious feast (though we love that too!). It's about the laughter shared, the stories told, and the special moments with loved ones.

11/14/2025

When a newborn looks at you, the distance they see most clearly is precisely the distance from a parent's arms to their parent's face.
​The Magic Range: A newborn's optimal focal distance is only about 8 to 12 inches (20 to 30 cm). Objects closer or further away appear very blurry.
​A Biological Design: This isn't a coincidence! This narrow range is the perfect, built-in distance for the baby to lock eyes with the person holding them during feeding, cuddling, and comforting. It is thought to be an evolutionary mechanism that promotes early bonding and attachment right from birth.
​Your baby is literally hard-wired to look into your eyes and memorize your face! Every time you hold your little one close, you are giving their vision the most important workout possible while strengthening your connection.

11/12/2025

Happy Veteran's Day from all of us at Apple a Day Pediatrics! Today, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country and protected our freedoms. We extend our deepest gratitude to all veterans, including those who are a part of our Apple a Day families and community.
​We are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of all children, including those in our military families.
​Thank you for your service and sacrifice!
​Apple a Day Pediatrics

11/08/2025

Why does it feel like your child always has a cold? 🤧

Here is a staggering fact: There are over 200 different viruses known to cause the common cold!

Because there are so many different viruses, children don’t immediately gain resistance to all of them. In fact, statistics show that while adults might only get seven colds a year, kindergartners can have up to 12 annually!

That is a lot of tissues!

At Apple a Day Pediatrics, we know how stressful constant sick days can be. That’s why we offer same-day sick appointments when you need them. We also have separate sick and well waiting rooms to help keep those germs from spreading.

Need us? We are here for you. 📞 630-554-7654 📍 84 TEMPLETON DRIVE, SUITE 106, OSWEGO, ILLINOIS 60543 🌐 https://appleadaypediatrics.com/

11/05/2025

A great pediatric office is more than just the doctors—it's the entire team that makes you feel like family.

Today, we want to send a huge THANK YOU to our incredible staff at Apple a Day Pediatrics! 🍎

From our front desk team who greets you with a smile (and helps manage our sick and well waiting areas! ) to our dedicated nurses and medical assistants, everyone here plays a vital role in caring for your children.

We all strive to follow our "Apple-a-Day Recipe" every day:

To practice outstanding medicine.

To be friendly, honest, and communicate effectively with patients and families.

To be approachable, willing to listen, and spend ample time addressing your needs.

To add fun humor when appropriate to help children relax.

To create a warm, friendly, and professional environment that puts kids and families first.

We are so proud of the team we've built, and we are grateful for their hard work in helping us establish long, lasting relationships with your family.

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from everyone at Apple a Day Pediatrics! 🎃

We love this spooky season! As experienced pediatricians (and parents to 8 kids between us!) , we are committed to helping your kids get well and stay well, especially on a night filled with fun and treats.

You already know the safety basics (check candy, use the buddy system), but here are 3 safety tips you might not have thought of:

Fuel Up First. A hungry trick-or-treater is more likely to snack while walking (a choking hazard!) or have a major sugar crash before the night is over. Have a healthy, filling dinner before you head out to make the candy a true "treat" for later.

Focus on Footwear and Fit. We all check masks for visibility, but don't forget the rest of the costume! Long robes, capes, or pants are major tripping hazards on dark sidewalks and stairs. Make sure costumes are hemmed appropriately and that shoes are comfortable and sturdy.

"Glow Up" the Accessories. If your child insists on a dark costume (like a ninja or vampire), don't fight it! Instead, use reflective tape on their candy bucket, the backs of their shoes, and key spots on their costume. It’s an easy way to make them highly visible to cars without ruining the "look."

Have a safe and spooky night! We love getting to know you and your children and are always here to help.

Apple a Day Pediatrics We are approachable, family-oriented , and always provide a warm, friendly environment. We offer same-day sick appointments and even have separate sick and well waiting rooms.

📞 Phone: 630-554-7654 📍
Address: 84 TEMPLETON DRIVE, SUITE 106, OSWEGO, ILLINOIS 60543
💻 Website: https://appleadaypediatrics.com/

10/30/2025

As a parent, it’s understandable to want to learn about what’s in vaccines. But as you research, you might come across misleading claims about vaccine ingredients.

Antigens, for example, are a key ingredient in vaccines that help children’s immune systems learn to respond to viruses. Your children encounter antigens in many places they visit each day, including playgrounds. In fact, children can come in contact with up to 6,000 antigens each day.

If you have any additional questions about vaccines and their ingredients, talk with your pediatrician or click the link below.
https://bit.ly/430jf37

10/28/2025

Halloween is almost here. The Village recommends trick-or-treating between 3:30 - 8 p.m. on Oct. 31.
Here are a few steps parents and guardians can take to ensure their children’s safety.

- Ensure children trick-or-treat only during this time frame.
- Be safe and only visit homes with front door lights on.
Make sure masks do not block children’s front and side vision.
- If you are trick-or-treating after dark, use reflective tape on costumes and carry a flashlight.
- Young children should be accompanied by a responsible adult while out.
- Know the routes that older, unaccompanied children are planning to take and set a time for them to be home.
- Children should go out in groups rather than by themselves.
- Examine the treats you children have collected. While tampering with Halloween treats is rare, be vigilant for any unusual packaging.