Allergies are adverse reaction to something which the child comes in contact with or inhales and this result in rashes, diarrhoea, nausea, sneezing or a number of other problems. Though a person of any age can get an allergic reaction but children having lesser resistance are likely to be affected more. These days the instances…
In every house hold a thermometer is a must. Any member of house hold can get fever. For measurement of fever thermometer is required to decide the nature of immediate treatment required. In a household with babies, the right type of thermometer is a must. When the child gets sick and has fever he or…
Though each and every home needs a first aid kit full of basic medicines, in a home where there are children, this is very essential. The medicines stored in it should cover different remedies often needed for the children. The most likely injury the children suffer is minor injury resulting in peeling of the skin…
Parents who are aware and conscious of the health of the child, are very particular about health checkups of the child. As a result of advertisement campaign a lot of awareness has come and most of the parents are fully aware about the immunization programme and take the child for administration of medicines at proper…
Parents always try to be cautious and protect their child from getting sick but that is not always possible in spite of their best efforts. They have to resort to medicines to cure their little ones. Sore throat is one malady that strikes many children. The throat becomes red and swollen, is painful and eating…
When a child gets sick it often becomes difficult for the parents to manage. The child gets irritated easily and giving medicine at regular intervals also becomes an issue. Depending upon the nature of sickness, it is essential that the child should be given proper and healthy environment to enable him to feel comfortable and…
Children at all ages can tolerate contact lenses. Even the babies can wear it to correct the eye problem present at birth. That means, age is not a deciding factor for wearing contact lenses. However, it is recommended that the children must be mature enough to taking the responsibility of wearing it. Parents can judge…
Typhoid is an illness which is caused by a bacterium called Salmonella typhi and paratyphoid fever is caused by Salmonella paratyphi A, B and C. Typhoid is more severe than paratyphoid. The fever is contracted by drinking water or eating contaminated food. Though the signs and symptoms of typhoid develop gradually, children with typhoid will…
Frequent urination without pain, during the day or in night may not be quite normal always. Though the symptom is confusing, it may sometimes leads to severe illness. Therefore, just like other illnesses like fever, pain, cough etc., frequent urination is also a reason for consulting a doctor. After a detailed physical examination and urine…
Many children in toddling stage and the age of pre-school may come across with the problem of stutter. In the stages of learning to talk, children may repeat some sounds or mispronounce some words. Stuttering reaches its peak when the child is excited, tired or stressed. Mostly children overcome this difficulty in the stages of…