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Common Childhood Illnesses: Eczema
A common childhood skin condition that many parents notice on their children is eczema. Eczema is a type of skin problem in which the skin becomes excessively dry and the affected area turns very rough, patchy and sometimes, even scaly. Eczema is mainly seen in very small babies, but can also happen during the early […]
Common Childhood Illnesses: Ear infection
No matter how careful you are as a parent, it is very normal for children to develop an ear infection. Even though all children will not develop an ear infection, there is one particular type of ear infection known as swimmer’s ear, medically known as otitis externa that is quite common in babies and young […]
Common Childhood Illnesses: Bronchitis, Bronchiolitis And Pneumonia
A very common childhood infection that originates in the lung is known as bronchitis. Out of the different tubes in the lung, the largest are known as bronchi. What is Bronchitis? Bronchitis is a type of viral infection which causes inflammation in the bronchi, making it difficult to breathe. It also increases the production of […]
Chronic Ear Infections
Oh Gosh! It was not too long ago that your baby recovered from an ear infection. And alas! The infection has struck again. By now you are familiar with the symptoms of ear infection – grumpy mood, sleepless nights, runny nose, appetite loss and meddling with ear. But going through the same phase again seems […]
Breastfeeding And Your Diet
Although it may sound clichéd, but it is needless to emphasize that a healthy diet is important for a healthy body. And this fact assumes more importance when an innocent life depends upon what you eat. Hands down, breast milk is the life-saving elixir for your child as their immunity and development are directly proportional […]
When To Worry About Your Child Weight
We all love babies with a little baby fat, but even though it does look cute, childhood obesity and weight gain is a serious issue that can affect your child’s overall health, even in the future years. Any toddler and child can be overweight, and sometimes, it can be difficult to understand the same as […]
Teething Woes And Dental Care For Infants
How cute babies look when they sprout their first teeth. But teething is a long and a painful process for the baby as well as for the parents. Teething usually starts when babies are about 6 months old, though it may start a bit earlier or later for some. Some sure shot signs of teething […]
Your Baby’s Teething Timeline
Let me begin by saying that I am blessed; my son had an almost painless teething cycle (a tad slow, though).On a bright, summer morning, of the 10th of july,2010, the Sun shone gleefully on my son and his beautiful first tooth. A significant fact that we need to know is that our baby’s tooth […]
Flu, Cough And Cold: Causes And How To Avoid Them
A change in season invariably results in our children falling ill, with cold and cough and flu. The regular signs are a runny nose, an itchy throat, sneezes and fever. Our baby is miserable (and so are we). Let’s address each of these individually. 1. Cold: The Rhinovirus is the most common cause of cold. […]
Tips For Underweight Children
How many times have you come back worried about your child’s weight after your regular pediatrician visit? I did. Most toddlers after being weaned off breast milk tend to become underweight for their age and size. You might also come across a stage when you observe and think- “have they stopped growing” or “does he […]
Nail Biting- Whys And Whats!
I bit my nails till I was 7. My mother told me later that I was just trying to imitate my older cousin sister, who also bit her nails. And she looked so cool doing that. I imitated her in every way. The way she dressed, the way she talked, the way she did her […]
Mosquito-Borne Diseases And How To Avoid Them
A few days ago, Maanit came back from school, with red, swollen, mosquito bites on his arms. I freaked out; bitten by mosquitoes in this damp, disease infested season is a bad idea. I am quite certain that my reaction (maybe a little over-the-top), is an expected one from the entire community of mothers. A […]