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Eye Symptoms Parents Need To Open Their Eyes To
Eyes are the most sensitive parts in our child’s body. Babies are totally dependent upon us, their parents. They cannot tell us that their vision is not clear or that they have difficulty in focussing upon things. But you as a parent will be able to figure it out. Older children can communicate better. But […]
Breast Feed vs. Formula Milk
I belong to the old school of thought and I am a strong supporter of breast feeding babies. That is exactly what I did with my son. Having said that, I would also like to add that the choice between breast feeding our babies or giving them formula milk is tough and individual. Health care […]
Common Childhood Illnesses Like Cold
No matter how careful you are as a parent, it is very normal for babies to develop a common childhood illnesses like cold. Even though there are various vaccines available today for protection against some strains of viruses that cause symptoms of cold, there are many strains of viruses and bacteria causing common childhood illnesses […]
Tooth Care And Teething
Isn’t it cute when you finally see pearly whites erupting from the gums of your little one? What we see as cute, is actually a very painful stage that a child goes through. Therefore as parents, it’s our responsibility to ease our toddlers’ pain and help them deal with this agony. Here’s how you can […]
Simple Suggestions To Help You Reduce Screen Time For Your Child
Too much screen time means that the child is spending more time in the virtual world than the real world, it means that they have less time to practice picking up on social cues from face to face interactions, playing with peers etc. It is imperative for every parent to take action to reduce child’s screen watching time. […]
Hand Foot And Mouth Disease
Hand Foot and Mouth is a viral disease caused by Enterovirus. The disease is highly contagious and spreads easily through coughing and sneezing. If your child is feeling restless and is cranky and is refusing to eat, do look out for thee symptoms: Symptoms Sore throat Fatigue Fever of around 101°F to 103°F Rash on […]
Colic And You!
We know the pain that you experience when your baby cries in the middle of the night inconsolably! Many a times the culprit here, is colic, which distresses your baby. Here are a few, very easy to follow tips, which will help relieve colic in your baby. Let your baby sleep like a baby!
Keeping The Children Safe From Sun Stroke
The mercury has touched 44 degrees and it’s predicated to go even higher in the coming week. With the summer holidays just set in, mothers fear the most common consequences of heat exposure -sun strokes, nose bleeds, sun burn, appetite loss etc. Here are some ways to keep the kids safe from the sun stroke: […]
Ward Off The Monsoon Bug!
I was in love with the monsoons, until I became a mother. Does that sound really sad? I’m afraid so. Most mothers will agree that with the outset of rainy season comes a bag full of diseases, mosquitoes, dirt and smelly clothes that just won’t dry. So c’mon let’s make monsoons fun for our kids. […]
Reasons And Remedies For Digestion Problems In Children
My son was colic when he was born. I have a lot of painful memories of those early years, when he used to cry incessantly, due to discomfort and I felt so helpless. Problems with regard to digestion usually begin when weaning is initiated in our child. A few of my friends feel that it […]
Caring For Your Sick Baby
We all have our fair share of tips, low downs, from our mom, grandmas and others, about quick cures for our sick child; And to add to that, our own experiences teach us loads. The thumb rule is that if your baby falls ill, the foremost thing to do is to drop everything and focus ONLY […]