Hand Foot and Mouth Disease
Hand foot mouth disease is a mild viral infection common in young children. Highly contagious (spreads rapidly in close gathering …
Tomato Flu in Children
Recently we have seen increase in number of cases of fever with rashes in children, especially younger ones. Besides other…
Why Pocket Money for Your Teen Makes Sense Even Today
The idea of offering pocket money to children, especially teenagers, has been going on since ages. Many parents wonder whether…
6 Kid-Friendly Snacks for Fuss-Free Travel
You’re all set to go on a fabulous road trip, but then there’s that one question — ‘What to give…
5 Skills Your Child Must Know at 5
Today, the world has become very competitive and everyone wants their kids to excel in just about all competitions. However,…
Ways to Get Your Toddler’s Attention and Keep It
You might have experienced this- you are reading aloud a book to your 15-month- old kid and halfway through she…
Snoring in Children
As uncommon and abnormal as it may seem, snoring in babies is not always a red flag for your baby’s…
Breath-holding spells
Your child cries, and stops breathing, and almost turns blue. It is one of the scariest situations for parents. The…
Preterm babies; what to expect?
Preterm Baby Q: What does “preterm” mean? A baby is born “preterm” if he or she is born before 37…
Heat Stroke in children: what are signs and how to manage
The human body generates a lot of heat. In normal circumstances, our body is cooled via sweating and heat radiating…
Atopic Dermatitis in Children
ATOPIC DERMATITIS ECZEMA: Very common skin problem in children. Atopic dermatitis is the most common form of Eczema. It usually…
How long will this diarrhea (or lose motions) last in my child?
Diarrhea from a viral infection usually lasts several days to 2 weeks, regardless of the type of treatment. Acute watery…
Myths and facts about Vaccination
A vaccine is a biological preparation that improves immunity to a particular disease. A vaccine typically contains an agent that…
Asthma in children
In this disease, airways are hyperreactive, which means that there is a narrowing of airways which leads to difficulty in…
Thalassemia in children
Overview: It is a genetic disorder of the blood in which abnormal Hemoglobin is made leading to a decrease in…
Could my child have Diabetes?
Diabetes Mellitus (DM); the name itself is fearful and more so if in context to children. It is a metabolic…
Rabies vaccination after dog bite/monkey bite
Dog bite/ Monkey bite is a very scary situation for young kids and their parents. We need to consult a…
Bed wetting: How to deal with this very common illness
“Bedwetting is a topic people often shy away from. Parents may be embarrassed to broach the subject with their child…
Your baby: Birth to 3 months
Once the shock, relief, and exhaustion of delivery have worn off a bit, you will probably find that caring for your new…
why is the incidence of jaundice in newborn babies rising?
Over the years , we all have seen lots of newborn baby diagnosed with jaundice on 3rd or 4th day…
what is Complementary feeding (Weaning Diet)?
Complementary feeding: (weaning food) It is defined as any non breast milk food or nutritious foods given to young children…
Bruxism (Teeth grinding) in children
Teeth grinding or Bruxism (the medical term for the grinding of teeth or the clenching of jaws) is very commonly…
Constipation in Children
Constipation: Pain or crying during the passage of a stool (bowel movement or BM) OR Unable to pass a stool…
Picky Eaters
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Common Feeding Problems
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