After pregnancy, labor, and delivery, you're probably very excited to meet your baby. After all, holding your baby for the first time is the most beautiful feeling in the world. But once you're home, you may feel at a loss what to do next, especially if you're a first-time parent. Newborn care may seem like a scary task for you. But it's not that difficult. [...]
Jaundice is a common condition in infants, specifically those born prematurely. Babies born before 38 weeks of gestation are especially susceptible to jaundice. But what causes the condition and how is it treated? Here’s what you need to know about premature infant jaundice, with information that will set your mind at ease as a parent: What is Jaundice? Most of us have seen or at [...]
Establishing a good oral hygiene routine for your child is important. The earlier you can do so, the better the results will be. However, many parents aren’t sure when to begin administering oral care - or when to take their child to see a dentist. Here are some tips for helping you navigate the world of providing oral care to your young children - and [...]
Your child’s skin immunity is their first line of defense against viruses and bacteria. The skin’s natural ability to protect the body against pathogens is important, especially in children who are constantly in close contact with others. What can you do to boost your child’s skin immunity? It mostly comes down to great health care and nutrition - and a little bit of expert intervention. [...]
It seems that every few days, there is another case of food allergy-related injury or death in the news. In most of these cases, unsuspecting children ingest food without realizing a dangerous allergen lurks within it, only to end up in the hospital or worse shortly thereafter. It’s enough to scare a parent into watching everything their child puts into their mouth! While you might [...]
In recent years, there have been multiple movements against immunization in the United States. Some believe that they cause long-term medical complications. Others believe that they are dangerous or ineffective. All of these schools of thought have one thing in common: they are all incorrect. The Value of Vaccines Vaccinations were originally created as a safe way to expose the human body to a pathogen [...]
It is easy to feel helpless when your child comes down with a cold. The sneezing, coughing, fever, chills - the symptoms may vary from child to child, but the discomfort and frustration are universal. While there is still no cure for the common cold in children or adults, there are ways you can help your child feel better - and keep them from getting [...]
Getting your child his or her first pair of glasses can be a bit of a tough sell. Kids don’t like being teased and knowing anybody could call him or her “Four Eyes” may mean s/he won’t be on board with the idea. Not at first, anyway. You can try out the following tips to help you ease your child into wearing his/her first pair. [...]
The common cold is an infection in the upper respiratory tract and is often caused by a virus. If you’re wondering how your child contracted a cold, then these conditions will help you provide better care for your little one. What the Numbers Say New viruses develop all the time, which is why the body fails to build up resistance against all the strains. That’s [...]
A fever is your body’s way of telling you that something is wrong. It’s often caused by a viral infection like influenza or can be an allergic reaction to certain medications. If you’re dealing with fever in children, you’ll want to know the following tips to manage the situation without panicking. Don’t Panic Seeing your child sick is frightening. But you need to keep in [...]
