All Entries in the "Health" Category
How should you take care of your Baby’s Teeth?
You may not be aware that the baby’s teeth start to grow from right inside the womb. It takes a lot of time before you see any signs of teeth growth in the gums. The process starts inside the womb as soft tooth buds and in most of the cases at the age of six [...]
When does the baby require a doctor?
Bringing a baby home from the hospital is the next happy thing a parent experiences after the baby is born. Before leaving the hospital, the doctor advices the parents to take proper care of the baby and watch out for the slightest discomfort that he might face. Since the doctor is not available to keep [...]
When to Take the Doctor’s Help?
After the procedure of circumcision (if chosen) is completed discuss follow ups with your doctor and be regular in your appointments. Do remember that until and unless the circumcision is healed do not tub bath the infant. Wait for the umbilical stump to fall off. Your doctor might give you some special instructions regarding the [...]
Baby Fever
The body gets a high temperature whenever it fights any kind of infection or disease. It is applicable for both adults and newborns. If you touch your baby’s forehead and feel a sudden hotness there, he probably has a fever. Take his temperature by putting a thermometer under his arm for a minute. If it [...]
Caring about Your Baby’s Gums and Teeth
Your baby’s gum needs cleaning even before his first tooth comes out. You can take gauze or a soft wet washcloth, wrap it nicely around your index finger and then gently rub his gums. A tooth paste isn’t necessary yet because the bacteria present in the mouth do not cause any harm until the teeth [...]
Health and Safety for Infants – General Tips
Bringing a baby into the world is one of the most exciting times in a parent’s life. The responsibility for the safety and health of a human being can be overwhelming, especially if the baby is the parent’s first child. It doesn’t need to be overwhelming. With a little education, parents can relax and be [...]
Flu Shots don’t Have to be Painful
Injection shots are feared by many, so it’s no surprise children do anything to escape from flu shots – screaming, crying, making a scene. However, there are some techniques that can make this a less stressful experience – a welcome help in this period of year.
Dr. Lonnie Zeltzer, director of the Pediatric Pain Program at [...]