Does your child tremble at the thought of getting a shot? Fear of needles is actually one of the most common stressors among children. Vaccines help protect children against various illnesses, but that doesn’t change the fact that they hurt. Here are five tips to help make your next visit to the children’s doctor smoother. Be Honest How often have you heard that shots didn’t [...]
You can attend all the newborn care classes you want during your pregnancy, but diapering and feeding a baby doll just isn't the same. When your baby arrives, you will still feel overwhelmed. Nobody is really ever prepared to be responsible for another life. But, don't worry. Your parental instinct will soon kick in. It's a good idea to ask the nurses at the hospital [...]
It’s flu season, which is why it’s important that you and your family should get your flu shots. However, if the flu has already hit you or your loved ones, here are 3 home remedies to fight it off. Fluids Drinking fluids when you have the flu is recommended for multiple reasons. A common symptom associated with the flu with dehydration, especially if you’re vomiting [...]
An immunization is the process of making a person resistant to an infectious disease. Immunizations are done to keep the general public safe and healthy. They are especially important in school settings as children are in close proximity of one another for 8 hours a day. Small children, especially, are susceptible to illnesses and infections because their immune systems do not fully develop until they [...]
Taking care of a baby comes with a lot of challenges. Here’s why knowing how to properly care for your child is a skill you need to learn as you welcome the newest arrival to your family. The Umbilical Cord Will Fall Off Your baby’s umbilical cord will fall off within two weeks. Don’t be surprised when it does. That’s nothing to panic over. Be [...]
It’s scary when newborns get sick. They can’t tell you what’s wrong so you’re quite at a loss as to how to react or what to do. Luckily, here are a few tips to send some help your way. Read on to find out how you can manage a sick baby. Be Prepared Watch out for the symptoms. Know what they mean. Is your child [...]
It’s not often easy to tell a common cold from the flu in children. Here are a few tips to help you find out what you’re dealing with. Symptoms Both the flu and the cold are respiratory illnesses caused by viruses. They are contagious. However, they aren’t the same. Colds may often last for about seven to ten days while a flu may last for [...]
In American, approximately 6 out of 10 male babies leave hospitals circumcised. While this practice originated in Judaism, religious and non-religious folks alike in Phoenix see the health benefits of circumcising babies. But what is circumcision exactly? And is it really that beneficial? What is Circumcision? Circumcision the removal of the foreskin, or the tissue that covers the head of a penis. All male babies [...]
Last year’s flu season was historic in its severity partially because of the subtypes of flu that were circulating and partly because last year’s vaccine was only 40% effective. The lack of effectiveness did not come close to the failures of the 2004 to 2005 season where the vaccine was only 10% effective, or the 2014 to 2015 season where the vaccine was only 19% [...]
When your child is suffering from allergies, it can be difficult to find solutions that don’t involve the use of prescription or over-the-counter drugs. When you’re searching for answers to helping your child cope with either season, dietary, or other types of allergies, consider these drug-free options: Saline Rinses and Sprays Rinsing the nostrils is one of the best ways to prevent the problems that [...]
