Children can also become ill with COVID-19, although most infected kids do not become as sick as adults, and some might not show any symptoms at all. Parents generally asked questions like “What are the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 in babies and children?” “How do I know if my child has COVID-19?” and “What […]
The winter season can be a lot of fun for our kids. In India, it is also a season of festivities with several opportunities for celebration and enjoyment. However, parents should note that winters can also be especially harsh on our little ones. We need to take extra precautions to protect children from the numerous […]
Asthma is a relatively common chronic lung disease that can develop even in infancy. This chronic condition has become increasingly common in the past decade. It is believed that the increase in air pollution, environmental smoke etc. might have contributed to the rising incidence of this problem. It is believed that in India, approximately 6% of […]
वर्ष 2017 में माइक्रोसॉफ्ट के सीईओ (CEO) सत्या नडेला की किताब हिट रिफ्रेश प्रकाशित हुई थी जिसमे उन्होंने अपने सेरेब्रल पाल्सी से जूझ रहे बेटे से जुडी कई बातों का उल्लेख किया था। हमारे आस पास भी बहुत से ऐसे बच्चे देखने मिल जाते हैं जो शारीरिक या मानसिक रूप से स्वस्थ नहीं होते या […]
Vaccinations play a key role in enabling our babies and children to grow strong and healthy. Child vaccination also helps us avoid a number of diseases in our adult life. In fact, some of these infections (ex: chicken pox) are far more severe if it occurs later on in life. Routine childhood vaccinations are one […]
Picky-eating toddlers are common in every family. Generally, the peak age for fussy eating behaviours in a child is 3 years. A survey on the topic carried out on 4,000 children concluded that the majority of the kids are picky eaters at one time or the other. But, just the condolence that your child is […]
What’s the most disheartening reaction to the meal you’ve spent ages preparing? Your child not giving even one look to it. And when the meal refusals happen repeatedly, a lot of desperate parents fall into the trap of only serving food they know their child will eat – which is most likely to feature unhealthy […]
While a NICU is rarely part of a birth plan, knowing what neonatal services are available at the place where you are giving birth, should something be required, can help put parents at ease. For example, it is much easier for the neonatal team to communicate with obstetricians and maternal fetal medicine doctors a lot […]
Does your kid often reject food or is too choosy on what he/she wants to eat? You are not the only one facing this though this doesn’t make it any less frustrating. Picky eating is usually common in toddler and preschool years. The constant worry whether your child is getting enough nutrition and the stressful meal […]
