Category: Kids’ health
Vegetarian children — is the risk of anemia real?
Are you a vegetarian raising meatless children? Or has your child decided to become a vegetarian? Most people unfamiliar with vegetarianism have concerns. They are worried that being vegetarian is a health risk, and that only diets that include meat can meet a person’s nutritional needs. So, is the risk of iron-deficiency anemia real for [...]
Treating nasal congestion in babies
It’s almost inevitable that your baby will catch a cold, complete with a blocked nose, at some point during the first year. Colds are not (generally) dangerous to babies, but nasal congestion can be a real challenge to deal with. Babies tend to try to breathe through their noses even when they are blocked up, [...]
What to expect from the first speech therapy session
Does your child need speech therapy, for articulation, to learn to pronounce certain sounds, or for stuttering? Speech therapy can be a little daunting, for both child and parent. It may help you if you know what to expect from the first speech therapy session.
How many hours sleep do small children need?
Many parents wonder what their children’s bedtime should be, and how much sleep they really need. While most work out a routine that works for them, they may be curious if their child is getting enough sleep and whether there are any special rules they should be following.
How do you choose the right infant formula?
Is breast best? Well, there’s a time and a place for that discussion, but this is not it — plenty of parents formula feed, and new parents or new formula feeders can sure do with some advice on how to choose the right infant formula. It is best to choose a formula in consultation with [...]
Can breastfeeding cause tooth decay?
Have you heard of “baby bottle mouth”? Many people (including many dentists), say that breastfeeding causes tooth decay in babies, and especially breastfeeding throughout the night. Is that true? Can breastfeeding cause tooth decay, and what should you do if your breastfed child has dental cavities?
Should you keep your kids home when they have a cold?
Children who have fevers, are vomiting, or are obviously feeling very unwell should not have to go to daycare or school — that is something all parents can agree on. But what about a running nose, some sneezing and perhaps a light cough? Are the symptoms of a “common cold” enough to keep your children [...]
Treating verrucas in children
Everyone has probably seen a verruca — a wart on the foot — and many people have had these warts at least once by the time they reach adulthood. Verrucas are also known as plantar warts, and they are a type of wart that normally develops on the ball of the foot, or on other [...]
How to prevent early childhood caries
Tooth decay in young children is a nightmare for many parents. Yet, many young kids do get cavities in their milk teeth, and sometimes they get a lot of them. Ask a dentist, and they’ll probably tell you that brushing teeth regularly and not eating sugar-rich foods are the keys to preventing early childhood caries. [...]
Hip dysplasia in infants
Has your baby been diagnosed with hip dysplasia, also known as developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)? You may never have heard about this problem before and will be wondering about treatment, what hip dysplasia means for the future, and many other things.
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