Children's Health and Safety Tips
Our experts are constantly writing some amazing health and safety tips for you and your children. They love sharing their knowledge, and we hope you find it useful as well. However, you should always consult with your doctor first. Be sure to leave a comment and share your thoughts with other parents in our community. Happy reading :)
Head lice
Getting rid of them and preventive measures These are small parasitic wingless insects that cause discomforts such as itching, sores, and a tickling feeling if they are left to roam...
Respiratory tract infection in children
Respiratory infections in children are the number one reason for a visit to the doctor. They range from something as simple as the common cold with a runny nose to...
Urinary tract infections in children
If your cutie-pie doesn’t smell well, often wets the bed, has difficulty peeing, changes in body odor, has an unexplained rise in temperature and vomiting, and has a color or...
Toddler tantrums and how to deal with them
Tantrums are uncontrolled bursts of anger and frustration in toddlers or preschoolers. A toddler may start kicking, biting, hitting, screaming, and throwing objects and may not listen for a short...
Toddlers biting
It’s a harsh reality, but epidemiological studies indicate that biting by toddlers is quite common. In daycare, as many as half of toddlers are bitten by another toddler. Although largely...
Vomiting in toddlers
Vomiting is a defensive reaction of the body to some kind of toxicity. This defensive response occurs mainly due to two reasons: one is if the stomach gets irritated due...
Ear infection in children
Young children are known to get ear infections more often than adults, and there are many reasons for this. Ear infections are most common in children under the age of...
Nightmares vs. night terrors in toddlers and young children
We all need the refreshing effect of sleep for a better next-day. But nothing is more worrying than if the calmness of the night is broken too often by the...
Why do babies cry?
Babies cry a lot; the good news is that as they grow, they tend to cry less. Babies try to adapt to the external environment after birth, but they still...
When to call a doctor - Identifying the red flags
Every infant grows and develops differently, and it has been rightly said that infant growth is not an exact science. The first year is surely very critical in the life...
House pets and newborn baby safety tips and warnings
Now that your delicate-looking, warm baby has arrived at the home, you may be wondering whether it is safe to have pets around the baby and what measures should you...
Fall prevention in toddlers and young children
Having kids and watching them grow and learn new skills is a wonderful experience. However, as they move on from one stage to another, the risk of various injuries grow....