Preschool

Pink Eye is an eye infection where the white part of the eye and the inner eyelids become red, causing itching, swelling, eye discharge, and irritation. The scientific name for Pink Eye is ‘conjunctivitis’. This condition is also referred to as ‘red eye.’ Some of the typical reasons for toddlers to get affected with Pink Eye are: Bacterial infection of the eye Viral … [Read more...] about Toddlers and Pink Eye

It is very important to consult a pediatrician to diagnose and treat your toddler. Have a well-stocked medicine chest in case you need to administer first aid or give your toddler temporary relief.Toddlers are prone to frequent ailments, which are generally not severe in nature. Some of the common ailments that are likely to attack your toddler include light fever, … [Read more...] about Stocking a Medicine Chest for your Toddler

An antibiotic can be defined as a drug that kills or prevents the growth of bacteria. Ever since they were invented early in the last century, antibiotics have earned the reputation of being wonderful, life-saving tools. They can be used for ear, bladder and some throat infections, particularly strep throat. But in case of flues, colds, etc., antibiotics won't be effective at … [Read more...] about Knowing your Antibiotics – and their dangers

Head lice are very small grayish-white translucent insects that inhabit the scalp, hiding amidst hair and feeding on blood. Lice cause severe itching and irritation in toddlers.Oftentimes, lice will remain hidden in hair in such a way that it becomes difficult to find out if your toddler has head lice at all in the first place. Here are some tell-tale signs to help … [Read more...] about Head Lice and Toddlers

Are you worried over scaly patches of reddened skin or rash on your toddler's scalp or torso? Do such eruptions or rashes in toddlers form a circular pattern as they begin to spread, with a healing centre and ever-expanding lesions? If yes, then you should probably get your children checked for a contagious fungal skin infection called ringworm. Without … [Read more...] about Sores, Rashes and Scratches! Does my kid have ringworm?