Pica is an eating disorder relating to the consumption of non-nutritive substances. It’s common for children to put all sorts of things, from clay and dirt, to crayons, in their mouths. Usually, all it takes is a basic amount of parental supervision and instruction to keep the growing child from consuming unsuitable substances. However, sometimes children develop an … [Read more...] about Is it Abnormal or Harmful For your Child to Eat Inedible Substances?
Archives for October 2007
How to Take your Baby’s Temperature
If you suspect your baby feels warmer than usual you may need to check for fever. Always use a modern digital thermometer to take your child’s temperature. These are not only more accurate and easy to use, but also avoid the risk involved in older designs that use mercury. While the rectal temperature is the most accurate method for babies and very small children, … [Read more...] about How to Take your Baby’s Temperature
Fussy Eating: Checking it Now May Prevent Problems Later
Many babies present no problems when it comes to feeding. However, others tend to fuss at mealtimes. Sometimes babies who are generally good feeders may display difficult behavior during meals. Here are tips to help you ensure that your baby fussy feeders: Have regular feeding times: Erratic feeding times can disrupt your baby’s hunger-cycles. It is important that plan a … [Read more...] about Fussy Eating: Checking it Now May Prevent Problems Later
Care for your Baby’s Eyes
Right from a tender age , good eye care practices are essential to ensure that your child grows up with healthy eyes. There are many strategies to achieve this: Ensure that your baby has a well-balanced diet. Have your child’s eyes regularly checked by your pediatrician or eye doctor. Protect your child’s eyes from the sun. You may opt for getting your baby to wear special … [Read more...] about Care for your Baby’s Eyes
Will Crooked Teeth in your Baby be a Permanent Problem?
Infants develop baby teeth around the age of five to eight months. Often baby teeth, or “milk teeth,” as they are sometimes called, are not straight. These teeth are not permanent. Even so, adequate baby teeth care and maintenance is necessary to pave the way for permanent teeth. Teeth also affect speech, eating habits, and appearance. Here are some important facts … [Read more...] about Will Crooked Teeth in your Baby be a Permanent Problem?