Baby sitting is a way of life and it’s the only way some parents can ever get out of the house without their children. The American Academy of Pediatrics Injury Prevention Program has printed a useful guide of reminders about baby sitting. Here are some of their suggestions which I completely agree with: • Check […]
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 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
The Nutrition Committee of the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that solid foods be started within four and six months of age, and I agree. Introducing solid foods too soon could cause problems such as vomiting, diarrhea, and even food allergies later on. There are a number of signs you can use to help you
Breast milk is the ideal food for a baby from both the nutritional and psychological points of view. It also gives some protective immunities to the baby, and especially against some gastrointestinal infections. Therefore, I would strongly encourage all mothers to try to breast feeding. Those new mothers who choose not to, or can’t breast
Besides swimming and family outings to keep your preschooler active and exercise-oriented, another terrific activity is wrestling. It exercises all your child’s muscles and increases strength and flexibility. It also allows you and your child to have fun together. I would advise you to call frequent rest periods, if not for your child, certainly for
Infants love to be active. Just give them the space and opportunity. For the three- to six-month-old, here are some suggestions: 1. Turn-over games. Babies never tire of being turned from front to back, and back to front, and on and on. 2. Kicking toys attached to the sides of his crib are great fun.
Your new baby is sturdy and very well engineered, so don’t be afraid to handle him and move him around right from the start. During the first month or two it is important to support your baby’s head because it is quite wobbly. The earlier you start to help him develop strength, good muscle tone
