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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. 💙

11/17/2025

11/17/2025

This Thursday, November 20th, is Children's Grief Awareness Day. Children's emotional experiences are just as real and valid as those of adults. Too often, their grief is overlooked or minimized simply because they are young. Recognizing and honoring their pain builds trust and teaches them that their feelings matter. If a child in your life is grieving a loss, your love and presence are what they need most as they walk this journey.

11/14/2025

95% chance of giggles
100% chance of same-day appointments!

From sneezes 🤧 to boosters 💉 to quick check-ins 🩺 — we’re here for it.
📞 Call us or
💻 Message through the Family Portal!
(Texting is no longer supported 📵)

Healthy kids = happy hearts at Kids First! 💛

11/14/2025

11/13/2025

🌎💛 Happy World Kindness Day! 💛🌎
A little kindness can make a big difference — a smile, a helping hand, or a kind word can brighten someone’s whole day. ✨
Let’s teach our kids that kindness starts small but spreads far. 💕

11/12/2025

Each vaccine is carefully tested to make sure it’s safe, effective, and works well alongside other vaccines. 🩺
Decades of research — and real-world experience — show that following the recommended vaccine schedule helps keep children, families, and communities healthy. 💪
If you ever have questions about your child’s vaccines, talk with your pediatrician! They’re trained to explain the science behind the schedule and help you make the best choices for your child’s health.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/3WiZQXi

11/11/2025

Today we honor the brave men and women who have served our country.
Your courage, sacrifice, and dedication inspire us every day. 💙
From all of us at Kids First Pediatrics — thank you, veterans! ❤️🤍💙