Although you may think that a suntan makes you look healthy, just the opposite is true. Sunburn is unhealthy for everybody’s skin, including your child’s. The evidence is clear that the sun’s rays damage the skin, cause aging and lead to a higher risk of skin cancer later on in life. Only one severe childhood […]
For some reason or another, honey seems to have a better reputation than white table sugar. But actually it has no nutritional advantages over plain sugar. As a matter of fact, although sugar is OK for infants, honey should never be given to a baby less than one year of age. It can be dangerous.
We have made great strides in improving the oral health of or children, but much more needs to be done, especially in the area of prevention. Did you know that 25% of all school age children have five or more decayed, filled or missing teeth? Fluoride is most important in preventing dental decay. There’s no
The decision as to whether or not a mother should go back to work can be difficult. This decision depends on the particular needs and circumstances of the family. The two main reasons for mothers of small children going back to work are economic demands and preference. Economic demands: many families, due to the high
If you see that your toddler is gaining weight too fast, especially with a family history of obesity, it’s time to act. The longer your child remains fat, the greater the chance she’ll always be fat. Remember, during these years fat cells are multiplying and exercise habits are being established. It only takes small changes
The first time your baby holds her breath may scare you out of your wits, but these episodes are harmless – they never damage your baby in any way and are not related to epilepsy. The usual story is that of a baby who starts crying loudly and suddenly starts holding her breath. She may
I’ve heard a lot of “Old Wives’ Tales” about kids, and here are some: 1. “A child who is not toilet trained on time is emotionally insecure, or just nasty and stubborn.” Neither is true. There is no relationship between the time a child toilet trains and his emotional security or personality. 2. “Fever convulsions,
During the years that I have been practicing pediatrics, I’ve heard many “Old Wives’ Tales” about kids. I’d like to discuss some of these with you. 1. “The earlier a baby talks, the smarter she is.” Or, put another way, a baby who is a late talker is not too bright. This is not true.
Many parents are curious to find out if their baby is right or left handed. There is no way to know for sure for the first year or two, since most babies are ambidextrous and use both hands equally. Although some do favor using one hand over the other at an early age, by four
You can help relieve your baby’s discomfort from teething. First of all, let them chew on hard objects like rubber teething rings, hard rolls and teething pretzels. He’ll find great relief in this. Rubbing your baby’s gums with your finger or with one of the commercial teething preparations also helps. Never give your teething baby
