Even though babies are supposed to stay indoors, warmly cuddled in their mother’s bosoms, they may need to be taken out for regular check-ups to the doctor and other outdoor baby adventures. Even though sunlight contains vitamin D which is essential to your child’s health, prolonged exposure to sunlight is harmful for your baby. This is mainly because sunlight contains … [Read more...] about Sunlight: How Can You Protect Your Baby Against its Ill Effects?
Archives for October 2007
How to Speak with Signs
Infants often use nonverbal gestures to communicate with their parents. Recent research has shown that very young children have the ability to understand language on a pre-verbal level. However, since their vocal abilities are not fully developed, they are unable to express their needs and desires. Across the world, parents and teachers are increasingly teaching their … [Read more...] about How to Speak with Signs
Should You Worry About Your Baby’s Flat Feet?
The condition of flat feet is characterized by the lack of a normal arch formation in either or both of feet. Flat feet in babies is usually not a matter of concern as most babies have flat feet until the age of two years. Typically, a child’s feet start developing a normal arch by the time the child learns to walk. In very rare instances, the feet may continue to … [Read more...] about Should You Worry About Your Baby’s Flat Feet?
The Sharpest Image Catalog—Medical Edition
Toaster/Home Defibrillator™ There’s no denying that it’s embarrassing if a guest or loved one keels over with a heart attack during a dinner party. In the past, all you could do to thwart this possibility was to invite your family doctor to all of your parties. Now, however, with the combination Toaster/Home Defibrillator™ these anxious moments will be a thing of the … [Read more...] about The Sharpest Image Catalog—Medical Edition
Are You a Modern Dad?
If you’re like most men, taking your child to the doctor is a mixed blessing. While it’s certainly nice to get some time off from work, surviving a pediatric visit, even a routine checkup, is an ordeal that makes a fraternity hazing seem like a walk in the park. Nevertheless, more and more fathers are spending time nurturing their children these days. Therefore, to see … [Read more...] about Are You a Modern Dad?