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Welcome to the Little Spuds Blog, your go-to resource for tips, advice, and the latest news in pediatric care. From managing common childhood illnesses to parenting tips and updates on our services, we’re here to support you and your family every step of the way. Dive in and discover how we make pediatric care convenient, transparent, and accessible right from your home.

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Making Your Child’s First Ear Piercing a Special Memory

Discover how to make your child’s first ear piercing safe, memorable, and stress-free! Little Spuds Pediatrics offers gentle, medical-grade ear piercing for kids and babies — all in the comfort of your Clark County, WA home. Get our easy checklist for a smooth experience, plus learn why parents across Vancouver, Ridgefield, Camas, and Southwest Washington trust us for mobile pediatric care and ear piercing. Book your visit today!

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Summer Safety Tips

At Little Spuds Pediatrics, we know how much families across Clark County—from Vancouver and Camas to Ridgefield, Battle Ground, Woodland, and beyond—love taking advantage of our beautiful lakes, rivers, and sunny trails each summer. But we also know how quickly a fun day can turn into an urgent situation.

That’s why we created this essential guide to summer safety. In it, you’ll find practical tips on preventing drowning at local lakes and backyard pools, protecting kids from sunburn and heat exhaustion, keeping little ones safe around fireworks and open windows, and making sure every bike ride through Southwest Washington’s neighborhoods starts with a properly fitted helmet.

Our mobile pediatric urgent care team is here to keep your family healthy all summer long—delivering expert, compassionate care right to your doorstep when you need it most.

Read on to learn how to keep your kids safe, happy, and enjoying every moment this season.

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Stomach Flu

Worried About Vomiting or Diarrhea in Your Child? We’ve Got You Covered in Clark County, WA
If your child suddenly develops vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach pain, it could be gastroenteritis—commonly known as the stomach flu. At Little Spuds Pediatrics, we provide expert in-home pediatric care to families across Vancouver, Ridgefield, Battle Ground, Felida, Woodland, Kalama, Kelso, Camas, Washougal and La Center.

We specialize in treating common childhood illnesses like stomach bugs, so your child can recover comfortably at home—without a stressful clinic visit. Whether you're dealing with dehydration, concerns about fever, or not sure if it’s food poisoning or viral, our pediatric team is here to help.

Serving families across Clark County, Washington with compassionate, mobile pediatric urgent care.

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Summer Sun Safety: A Parent’s Guide to Protecting Your Child’s Skin

Protect your child’s skin this summer with expert sun safety tips from Little Spuds Pediatrics. Learn how to choose the right sunscreen, what babies need for safe sun exposure, and how to dress kids for UV protection. Whether you're preventing sunburn or managing a rash, our in-home pediatric care team is here to help families in Clark County Washington stay sun-smart all season long.

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“I’m Only Human” #004: Urticaria

Parents often worry when their child gets hives, as hives can indicate a serious condition called anaphylaxis. Parents should know however, that hives can also result from less serious causes and usually go away on their own with simple home care. In this 4th edition of our educational series "I’m Only Human," we share helpful information about hives and what it can mean for your child’s health.

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“I’m Only Human” #003: Hand, Foot & Mouth

Hand foot and mouth disease is a very contagious, very common viral illness of infancy and childhood that typically resolves on it’s own in just 7-10 days. Common complications include dehydration and secondary skin infections. Less common complications exist for specific strains. Neonates are more at risk for severe disease.

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Avoiding Accidental Ingestions

Parents can bring suitable activities for their kids to gatherings and choose a trusted adult to watch over infants, toddlers, and small children. These small steps can help keep young children safe during events outside the home.

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