Are you worried over scaly patches of reddened skin or rash on your toddler's scalp or torso? Do such eruptions or rashes in toddlers form a circular pattern as they begin to spread, with a healing centre and ever-expanding lesions? If yes, then you should probably get your children checked for a contagious fungal skin infection called ringworm. Without … [Read more...] about Sores, Rashes and Scratches! Does my kid have ringworm?
Archives for February 2007
Flushed Away – The DVD
Rating: PG Starring: Hugh Jackman, Kate Winslet Directors: David Bowers, Sam Fell Age Groups: 1-12 and above Recommended for: Dads and kids Here’s a reason to get into the car, drive down to the nearest … [Read more...] about Flushed Away – The DVD
Charlotte’s Web – The DVD
Rating: G Starring: Julia Roberts, Oprah Winfrey, John Cleese Director: Gary Winick Age Groups: 1-12 and above Recommended for: Dads and kids Wilbur the pig is scared of the end of the season, because … [Read more...] about Charlotte’s Web – The DVD
How to deal with Anemia
Anemia is a common blood disorder caused by a deficiency of red blood cells (RBCs) and is characterized by lack of vitality. It is estimated that around 7 percent of children in the United States experience anemia once by the age of 18 years. The most common cause of anemia in toddlers is iron deficiency. Iron is important in the production of hemoglobin, which is a protein … [Read more...] about How to deal with Anemia
‘Baby’ Fat – Cute no More!
Is it a reason to worry when you see those few extra pounds piling up on your baby? The Department of Agriculture’s Human Nutrition Research Center says that being over weight early on in life leads to life threatening troubles in the future even if the child loses those extra pounds later on in life. Babies who were on the heavier side are more prone to suffer from … [Read more...] about ‘Baby’ Fat – Cute no More!