Babies are prone to accidents that may hurt them. Fortunately, the majority of these cases can be treated at home without professional medical assistance. Here is what you can do in the following cases: Bruises Most falls during this learning period will not cause serious injury. Bruises generally heal naturally over a week or so, without causing much pain. As long as the … [Read more...] about How to Give Your Baby First-Aid
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Baby Colds: How You Can Prevent Them from Posing a Threat to Your Child?
Common cold is simply an infection that affects the nose and respiratory tracts. More than 200 different viruses can cause a cold. Babies, in particular, are more vulnerable, because their immune systems are not completely developed. Most colds are not dangerous, and usually last only a week. Colds that last longer than a week should be treated by a health professional. A cold … [Read more...] about Baby Colds: How You Can Prevent Them from Posing a Threat to Your Child?
Constipation: How Can You Protect Your Baby from the Pain?
Constipation is defined as difficulties in bowel movements characterized by hard or firm stools and irregular or infrequent bowel movement. It is labeled chronic if the symptoms are present for more than two weeks. Causes The causes of constipation in infants and toddlers include: Change from breast milk to formulas Insufficient … [Read more...] about Constipation: How Can You Protect Your Baby from the Pain?
What to Do If Your Baby or Child Has Diarrhea
Your child’s bowel movements will vary in consistency depending on his age and diet. Breastfeeding infants have up to 12 loose or runny stools per day, whereas formula-fed infants typically have 2 to 4 pasty stools per day. Toddlers and older children usually have one bowel movement every day or two. Diarrhea is the sudden appearance of bowel movements that are more frequent … [Read more...] about What to Do If Your Baby or Child Has Diarrhea
Is it Abnormal or Harmful For your Child to Eat Inedible Substances?
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?