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 … [Read more...] about Toddlers and Anemia
Archives for February 2007
Keeping the kids under the sun
10 AM and 2 PM is the time of day when ultraviolet exposure is the most dangerous for your children. The risk for retinal damage from the sun's rays is greatest in children less than 10 years old. The consequences, however, become visible only when they reach adulthood. Macular degeneration, the accumulation of damage in the retina, is the leading cause of blindness from … [Read more...] about Keeping the kids under the sun
Help your sick toddler
Toddlers are prone to ailments easily and frequently. However, they also tend to recover rather quickly once given proper treatment.Some of the common ailments that are likely to attack your toddlers include fever, skin infections, cough/cold, dental problems etc. You can treat minor ailments by yourself with the help of a well-stocked medicine chest. However, please note that … [Read more...] about Help your sick toddler
Dental care for toddlers
It is best for parents to start and establish an oral health routine with their toddlers at an early age. Their role and guidance in their children’s dental care is very important till at least the age of 5.Sometimes, parents face a lot of obstacles for simple activities like brushing teeth as toddlers tend to get cranky at bedtime or often forget to brush altogether. … [Read more...] about Dental care for toddlers
Pets and Toddlers in your Household
There is one thing in common between pets and toddlers in your household – both of them crave your love and attention, and both of them require your utmost care. If a pet has been staying in the household much before an toddler has come to stay there, the pet may feel threatened and even jealous of the attention given to the new toddler. It may tend to attack the … [Read more...] about Pets and Toddlers in your Household