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The birth and growing up process of a baby is not without its set of distress. Teething is one such time which is full of agony not only for the baby but also for the parents who face anxiety and many a sleepless nights combating their fears and trying to soothe the baby who often becomes cranky, irritable and is in pain. There are some tips which will ease the discomfort caused by teething: Teething Rings: Teething rings are one of the oldest and most recommended solutions to relieve the baby from pain and irritation. When the baby chews on these rings it helps it to soothe the irritation caused to the baby. Presently with the development and up gradation of products teething blankets are also available in the market. Teething blankets are blankets with chewable corners. These are very  [...]

A baby is very delicate. We need to be extra cautious around a new born infant. Given below are tips to take care of four vital areas essential for a baby. 1)         Skin: All the clothes and bedding of the baby needs to be washed before use. Ensure that it is completely dry before use. Avoid lotions and creams with chemical properties. Rather opt for natural or home-made remedies. Never massage the infant with inferior quality oil. Stick to brands specially catering to infants. Avoid applying talcum on the face of the baby as it may cause irritation to the eye. 2)         Nail: A baby’s nails grow at a rapid rate, they need to be cut so that the baby does not end up scratching itself. Ensure that you cut the nails while the baby is asleep as this is the  [...]

Selecting accurate kind of toys which are right for your child’s age, is a great deal for parents. Hence, it is advisable for you to buy toys for your toddlers that help in developing their learning skills. According to the age and level of your child’s understanding you should buy toys that are safe and educational and come with fun element. As a smart shopper you should go to a toy store where you get help from the sales person to select right toys for your little one. These toys should help in: speech, physical therapy, scientific advantage and educational. Following are the important pointers you can consider while toy-shopping for your child: Bold colors: Your child is too young to understand written words. Therefore, buy toys that are big and have bold colors. Make learning  [...]

Your little one can be very fussy at times to eat lunch you provide him. It is very difficult for a mother to make something delicious for kids all the time, keeping in mind the health benefits of food they like.A non  delicious lunch box creates a problem for the mother as well as the child. Now you do not have to worry about this anymore. Take some time to read this article and you will have better ideas for making yummy lunch for your child. Healthy Rolls: This is the simplest and healthiest food where you can use vegetables and meat and wrap it in multigrain chapatti or tortillas. You can add homemade sauce and cheese to make it tasty. Egg sandwich: this is again the most suitable food for all working women. You can make egg food in any form for your child and give with wholegrain  [...]

Is your baby’s skin turning red? The redness might be due to the appearance of viral rashes; the chances of occurrence of viral rashes are even more if the reddening of your baby’s skin is accompanied by breathing problems and fever. Infants often suffer from viral rashes; such rashes are more common among infants having older siblings who go to schools and the infants visiting day cares. In majority of the cases, viral rashes start clearing up within 3 to 4 days; however, you should not wait for that long to find out whether the rashes subside or not. Visit the doctor as soon as you find the rashes appearing on your baby’s skin. Viral rashes might have different appearances. The rashes can be flat, lacy, bumpy or raised areas and might occur in any part of the baby’s body; the most  [...]

Hernia is a condition marked by protrusion of internal tissues or an organ through a weakened region of muscle wall or a hole. In case development of muscles is not completed within the mother’s womb, infants might also develop hernia. This means, the premature babies are more likely to suffer from hernia as often the muscles in their body are not fully developed at the time of birth. In this article, we will be discussing about the signs of hernia in infants: Groin bulge: Appearance of a bump or bulge in the baby’s groin region is the most common sign of inguinal hernia. The baby boys mostly get the bulge in their scrotum; on the other hand, girls and some boys get the bulge in any other part of their groin. The bulge can be seen always or can be intermittently visible. Abdominal bulge: Umbilical  [...]

The fat soluble vitamin, Vitamin K plays a major role in relieving blood clots. Unfortunately, this essential element is not synthesized by the body and needs the external supply to suffice its need. Vitamin K is an essential nutrient mainly found in fresh and green leafy vegetables. It is a fat soluble vitamin and thus gets easily absorbed by the liver and fat tissues in the body. The predominant role of the vitamin is to prevent the formation of blood clots and encourage a steady stream of blood flow. Those kids who have a severe deficiency of this vitamin owing to their poor eating habits, experience symptoms like bleeding nose, bleeding gums and more. Furthermore, it is significant to note that adequate presence of this vitamin is requisite for proper absorption of calcium into the bones.  [...]

Children suffering from malaria often show up some mild signs of the condition; for instance: irritability, drowsiness and fatigue, difficulty in sleeping and decreased appetite. These symptoms are considered as the initial indicators of malaria in children; however, often we tend to take these changes in the children lightly and the infection starts aggravating. After the affected child has experienced the initial signs of malaria, they start getting chills, which within some time takes the shape of fever. One of the primary features of the fever caused by malaria is that it comes accompanied by extremely rapid breathing. This fever tends to get higher for 1-2 days. There are instances where the ailing child has suddenly developed a fever of 105° F due to malaria; the fever can get even higher  [...]

Below we have discussed about the 2 rare, but extremely serious neurological disorders occurring in babies: Galactosemia: This is basically an inherited condition. Galactosemia stops the simple sugar known as galactose from breaking down into glucose and lactose. 1 out of every 60,000 newborns develops this condition. Newborns, who are given lactose i.e. the sugar present in milk, experience a piling up of agents from galactose. The symptoms of galactosemia start appearing within some days after the baby is born; the common signs of the condition include: poor feeding, convulsions, lethargy, impaired growth, irritability, vomiting and jaundice. According to medical experts, a baby with galactosemia might also develop an infection from the bacteria called E. coli. Infants suffering from this  [...]

Usually, children burn a lot of calories through activities like running around, jumping etc. So, if they don’t eat a proper diet, they are likely to be underweight in spite of being absolutely healthy. If you find that your child is not eating enough and failing to gain weight, you must take certain steps to make sure that the child grows properly both in height and weight. The first thing you should do to ensure that your child’s weight increase is changing his food habits. For doing so, you may need to change the food habit of your entire family. If you and the other members of your family rely on quick fixes and small meals, you must set a time when all the members of your family will have to sit around the dining table for eating together. This will make the act of having meals a fun  [...]

With surmounting rates of childhood sicknesses nowadays, it has become increasingly crucial to be wary about what one is feeding one’s kid from the very first day onwards. Infants already have a major risk from the lethal load of their moms – being exposed to plastic & contaminant types present in them like Bisphenol A (BPA) being one such toxic substance. The CDC has identified BPA in urinary samples of ninety-five per cent of individuals that have undergone testing. Now, there is also proof of such toxic substances spreading to babies while they are yet within their mother’s wombs. Two years back, the EWG uncovered well over two hundred toxic substances, inclusive of BPA, pesticide, flame retardant, Hg in the cord blood of umbilicus inbabies from America. When your infant has exposure  [...]

June has been designated as National Congenital cytomegalovirus awareness month in the United States with the noble intention of raising public awareness regarding this condition which afflicts more children as compared other recognized disorders & infections like FAS, cleft spine, Down’s syndrome & Pediatric AIDS HIV. The CDC has pointed out that congenital cytomegalovirus infection is the commonest viral infection in the U.S. with one from 150 kids born with it. Annually, 30000 babies delivered have congenital CMV causal to four hundred mortalities & leaves eight thousand children with lasting disablements like going deaf, blind, disablements both mentally & physically, seizure attacks & cerebral palsy. In the U.S., around fifty to sixty percent of females are at risk  [...]

Babies cutting tooth can be exasperating for them as well as their parents, though for the lucky few their tooth might just pop out painlessly. Teething is oftentimes a package deal coming along with its fair share of drooling and its related rashes on the chin area, irritable behaviour, diarrhea, low-grading fever, gnawing, cold-similar signs, disturbed sleep patterns, coughs and fussy behaviour. Providentially, teething relief is easily possible by incorporating several pointers & tricks mentioned herewith for soothing babies. Get Iced Up Check out an array of chilled out favourites: Teething ring post-freezing. Ice, simply rubbing some alongside the gum-line of the infant. Iced juices-based slush or popsicles. Chilled spoon. Freeze state bagels or bananas. Iced washcloth application.  [...]