Baby

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

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

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?

Babies often spit up food. This happens when they have eaten too much. It may also happen when you burp them. When babies spit up, it is different from vomiting. The medical term for this is gastroesophageal reflux.   Gastroesophageal reflux is caused by the food in your baby’s stomach rising back into your baby's esophagus. In such a case, any of these things may … [Read more...] about Can Spitting Up Food Harm Your Baby?

Teething in babies does not follow any fixed pattern. Some babies go through the teething phase without any bother. Others go through an extended period of pain and discomfort.   These may be some of the indications and symptoms of teething: Your baby might become irritable and fussy. This is because the new tooth cutting through to the surface causes your … [Read more...] about Teething: What to Watch Out for and How to Help your Baby