Thumb sucking! Is it normal for a child to suck thumb
Thumb sucking is the mirror that reflects the underlying psychology of child. Find out what causes a child to suck his/her thumb or fingers and what precautions can be taken to avoid it.
Infant feeding and milk formulas
Nutrition is essential for normal growth and development. It becomes even more important when a child is dependent on mother or a caretaker for all the needs.
Infant oral health care: Healthy teeth make a happy smile
Child is the most precious gift of god. Oral health is the mirror of child’s health, so why not take care of it right from birth to grow up our child in a better individual for tomorrow.
Mouth breathing! Is it a correct way to breath from mouth
Mouth breathing can affect development and growth of a child and his personality. So why not follow a right pattern of breathing that is through nose and spare mouth for its function of eating and chatting only.
What to expect when your child starts getting his teeth?
Teething problems are inevitable and sometimes it becomes difficult for parents to cope with it. Here are few tips that will surely help you.
Delayed milestones: Autism a possible cause in children
There are many causes for the delayed milestones of development and autism is one of them. Let’s know how and why it happens and methods to cope with it.
Breastfeeding: The proper technique
Breastfeeding (lactation) provides optimal nutrition for the normal infant during the early months of life. It is very important that it should be done in the proper way.
Basic care for a child with thalassemia
Basic care for a child with thalassemia is very different from a normal child. Let’s know what all steps you need to take.
Child abuse and neglect
Child abuse is more than bruises and broken bones. While physical abuse might be the most visible sign, other types of abuse such as emotional abuse or child neglect, also leave deep, long lasting scars.
Low IQ and learning disability: A possibility of Down syndrome
If you experience that your child or somebody in your family suffers from low IQ and learning disability then it might be a sign of Down syndrome.
Learning disability: Dyslexia, the most common cause
Learning disability in the children is the major cause for worry. Of all the causes for learning problems dyslexia is most common. Let’s know how it affects the learning ability.
Immunization: Cautions and Precautions
Vaccination protects children against serious diseases by stimulating the immune system against disease germs. Thus it is imperative for the parents to understand and follow the proper schedule.
Things to remember when your newborn has jaundice
More than normal levels of bilirubin in blood make your baby's skin and whites of the eyes look yellow. Jaundice is a common occurrence in newborns. If your child has jaundice don’t panic, little bit of precautions and care will make your baby healthy.
Introduction of complementary food in child’s diet! Weaning
Introducing your child to a world of new flavors of food after a time period when child has to move on diet composing of different foods apart from breast milk which is important for complete nutrition.