Steel City Pediatrics

Steel City Pediatrics Your Hometown Pediatrician
Keeping Pueblo's Families Healthy

Is your teen heading off to college? Do you have questions about managing their medications?Managing medications indepen...
08/08/2025

Is your teen heading off to college? Do you have questions about managing their medications?

Managing medications independently is an important part of preparing for college life. Make sure your student knows when and how to take their meds, has enough refills, and understands how to get in touch with their provider if issues arise. Set reminders if needed and keep a list of medications in an accessible place.

We’re happy to help you and your college student get everything organized before the semester starts. Call us to schedule a prep visit.

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Returning to work can be a stressful time for all parents, but especially for breastfeeding mommas. Here are a few tips ...
08/06/2025

Returning to work can be a stressful time for all parents, but especially for breastfeeding mommas.

Here are a few tips to make your transition a little smoother:

~ Start pumping a few weeks before returning to work to build a freezer stash

~ Invest in a quality pump (check if insurance covers it)

~ Label & store milk safely (don’t forget a cooler bag)

~Talk to your employer about pumping breaks and private space

~ Nurse before and after work to maintain connection and supply

Want personalized tips? The providers at Steel City Pediatrics understand the working parent juggle so give us a call today to schedule an appointment to chat.
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5TH ANNUAL BACKPACK GIVEAWAY WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIESWe’re giving away school-ready backpacks to kids who come in for their ...
08/04/2025

5TH ANNUAL BACKPACK GIVEAWAY WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES
We’re giving away school-ready backpacks to kids who come in for their well visit — because healthy kids = happy school days! ✏️📚
📆 Schedule your child’s checkup this week before the rush!

Life gets busy and sometimes vaccines fall behind. The good news? It’s easy to catch up utilizing the CDC’s vaccine catc...
08/04/2025

Life gets busy and sometimes vaccines fall behind. The good news?

It’s easy to catch up utilizing the CDC’s vaccine catch up schedule. Whether you missed an annual visit or switched providers, we can help get everything back on track before school starts.

Call our office to schedule an appointment to discuss a catch up schedule for your child. If your child is up-to-date and just needs their vaccine record for school, check out their portal account to get a copy.

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Well visits are an important part of keeping your child healthy, especially during the early years when growth and devel...
07/31/2025

Well visits are an important part of keeping your child healthy, especially during the early years when growth and development happen fast.

In the first two years of life, your child will be seen more frequently, and after age 3, they’ll typically have a well visit once a year, along with any additional visits when needed.

Immunizations are an important part of preventive care. Your provider at
Steel City Pediatrics will help you understand what vaccines are recommended and when, based on your child’s age, medical history, and current guidelines.

These visits also include screenings to support your child’s development, behavior, and emotional well-being. Some visits may include hearing or vision screens starting in early childhood, depending on your child’s age and your pediatrician’s protocols.

Have questions about what to expect at upcoming visits, or what immunizations your child might need? Give our office a call to speak with a member of the team at 719-766-9398.

Help your college student stay safe and prepared with a basic first aid kit. Items to include:- Adhesive bandages and ga...
07/29/2025

Help your college student stay safe and prepared with a basic first aid kit.

Items to include:
- Adhesive bandages and gauze
- Pain relievers (acetaminophen/ibuprofen)
- Thermometer
- Tweezers and antibiotic ointment
- Cold medicine, allergy meds, and antacids
- Hand sanitizer
It is important to discuss safety issue surrounding intimate partner violence, binge drinking, illicit drug use and other young adult issues.

Don’t forget to schedule your recent graduate’s well visit before they head off to college in August.

Have them call today to schedule an appointment at 719-766-9398.

If your newborn’s eye is watery or has a bit of discharge, it may be a blocked tear duct. A blocked tear duct is a commo...
07/28/2025

If your newborn’s eye is watery or has a bit of discharge, it may be a blocked tear duct. A blocked tear duct is a common and usually harmless condition. Most clear up on their own by 12 months.

To care for the clogged tear duct, gentle pressure in the corner of the eye 2-3 times a day with a warm rag can help.

Signs of infection could include redness of the white part of your newborn’s eye or redness and swelling of the eyelid.

Unsure if your newborn has a normal clogged tear duct or if it is infected? Call Steel City Pediatrics today to schedule an appointment with one of our pediatric trained providers.
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Does your child have a red, itchy, bumpy rash? Let’s chat about scabies. Scabies is a contagious skin condition caused b...
07/25/2025

Does your child have a red, itchy, bumpy rash? Let’s chat about scabies.

Scabies is a contagious skin condition caused by tiny mites that burrow under the skin, causing intense itching especially at night. It spreads through close contact and can affect the whole family. Look for small red bumps, rashes, or scratch marks, especially on hands, wrists, and waistlines.

Scabies is treated with prescription creams like permethrin that kill the mites and their eggs, usually applied from neck to toes and repeated after one week. All close contacts and household members should be treated at the same time, even if they don’t have symptoms. To prevent reinfestation of scabies, wash all bedding, clothing, and towels used in the previous 3 days in hot water and dry on high heat. Items that can’t be washed should be sealed in a plastic bag for at least 72 hours to kill any remaining mites.

If you suspect scabies, call our office to schedule an evaluation and get treatment started quickly.

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Too much screen time can impact your child’s sleep, focus, and behavior. A few healthy limits to create for your family ...
07/23/2025

Too much screen time can impact your child’s sleep, focus, and behavior.

A few healthy limits to create for your family include setting a family media plan with clear rules, designating screen-free zones (like bedrooms and dinner tables), balance screen time with outdoor play and reading, and model healthy habits yourself. Be sure to really limit small screen time. Watching together on a large screen is shown to be more interactive than watching alone on the small screen. Have movie nights with all the small screens off you will be glad you did!

Want personalized tips for your child’s age? Well visits are a great time to discuss screen time and internet safety with your child’s provider. Call Steel City Pediatrics
at 719-766-9398 to schedule an appointment.

Time to size up? Here’s how to know if your newborn needs the next diaper size: Tabs don’t meet in the middle or pop ope...
07/21/2025

Time to size up?

Here’s how to know if your newborn needs the next diaper size: Tabs don’t meet in the middle or pop open, red marks on baby’s thighs or belly, frequent leaks or blowouts, or your baby hits the weight limit for the current size.

Still unsure?

Bring your questions to your next check-up or call
719-766-9398 today.

Weaning is the process of transitioning your baby off breast milk, and it's as emotional as it is physical. The American...
07/18/2025

Weaning is the process of transitioning your baby off breast milk, and it's as emotional as it is physical.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months, then continuing with breast milk alongside solid foods until at least 12 months, and beyond, as long as it's mutually desired by mom and baby.

How you wean is a personal journey. Some moms start by dropping one feeding at a time every few days or weeks. Others follow baby’s cues for a gradual, natural process. Things to consider include your baby’s readiness, your comfort, and any physical symptoms like breast engorgement during the transition.

Whether you’re just thinking about weaning or in the thick of it, remember there’s no one right way.

The providers at
Steel City Pediatrics want to partner with you to guide you through a weaning process that fits best for you and your baby’s needs.

Call today at 719-766-9398 schedule an appointment.

Summer freedom often means later bedtimes, but sleep routines still matter. Kids thrive on consistency, even during vaca...
07/17/2025

Summer freedom often means later bedtimes, but sleep routines still matter. Kids thrive on consistency, even during vacation.

Try keeping wake-up and bedtime within an hour of their usual school-year schedule. A calming bedtime routine and screens off 1 hour before sleep can make a big difference.

Need help managing sleep concerns?

Schedule a visit – we’re here to help your child rest easy.

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3934 SANDALWOOD Lane
Pueblo, CO
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