Bronchitis is a relatively common illness among babies because they still have weak lungs. You'll know that your baby has respiratory problems if he or she has a dry cough that doesn't go away, has difficulty breathing, wheezes or makes an airy or squealing when they breathe. A mild fever, a stuffed nose and loss of appetite are also some of the symptoms. According to studies, … [Read more...] about How To Treat Bronchitis in Babies
Are pesticides making your kids sick?
Cockroaches and mosquitoes can cause asthma, dengue and a host of other diseases. But do the pesticides that kill them pose equal, sometimes greater danger to our kids' health? Used incorrectly, pesticides can be very harmful when ingested or inhaled, or absorbed by the skin. Remember: they are designed to kill or harm living organisms (even if it if a pesky mosquito). And … [Read more...] about Are pesticides making your kids sick?
“My kid’s too skinny!”
We often wonder just what is the 'right weight' for our child. 'My daughter Amanda was a premie who weighed under five pounds when she was born. Now at seven years old, she wears a size 4 and weighs a mere 16 kilos,' says one mom, who has done everything she could to get her child to 'plump up.' The good news? Under a doctor's supervision, her daughter reached the right … [Read more...] about “My kid’s too skinny!”
Protect your kids from pesticide poisoning
Pesticide poisoning is more common than most parents realize. Bug sprays and repellants kill the pests but they can also pose serious health risks especially to babies, young children, and pregnant women. In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency warns of several diseases associated with pesticide exposure. Here are some tips on how to avoid pesticide exposure and … [Read more...] about Protect your kids from pesticide poisoning
Medicine Questions Moms Always Forget to Ask
When we bring our child to the doctor, we usually remember to ask just two questions: the name of the medicine, and the dosage. The other questions come much, much later—at 2 a.m., when it's too late to call the doctor. For example, should you give the baby another dose if he throws up the antibiotic? Or, what do you do if you skip a couple of doses? Here are the answers to … [Read more...] about Medicine Questions Moms Always Forget to Ask