Archive for the ‘Child Health’ Category

In spite of so many efforts put in by various sports organizations and some efforts put by the government, sport education in India is still a sector that is neglected. Parents still have a mindset that defines well in this Hindi proverb “kheloge, kudoge banoge kharab, padoge, likhoge toh banoge nawab!” This means that if you will play games and have fun then you will ... Full story

A child is prone to many diseases. One of the common problems affecting child is tonsillitis. It is caused by inflammation of the tonsils. It is quite a painful and comfortable problem. Tonsils are basically masses of lymph tissue located on the either side at the back of the throat. The tonsils are actually a defense mechanism that fight diseases ... Full story

All mothers face the woes of weaning at some time or the other. Doctors recommend weaning off the baby after an exclusive feed of 6 months. A mother is the best judge to determine the correct time for weaning. This requires a lot of adjustments and new ideas to keep the baby cheerful. Mother’s milk is considered the most nutritious. It is also important to get ... Full story

The unfortunate incident in Pune where a school girl died of Swine Flu has sent parents in frenzy. That was the first case of swine-flu death registered in India. Parents must be very cautious and careful about certain factors related to swine flu. You would not want your wonderful kids to be afflicted with this deadly disease. As per the ... Full story

Infants always seem to busy about something. Their activity seems to be constant with cooing, gazing and also animated movements with their hands and legs. Its fun to watch them stay active. Just as they progress in their growth, their appetite also increases owing to their development in milestones. They expend their energy, eat well and regain their strength while sleeping. A lot has been said ... Full story

Like adults need special care of skin during winter, babies too need to take care of especially to protect their skin from harsh winters. One of the most common questions that parents have is that should one take care of acne problem during winters? Contrary to the common belief, parents are advised to stay away from heavy moisturizing creams and lotions that ... Full story

Moving on, after the first three months have passed, there are a set of other exercises that should be implemented. When your baby has turned around three months old, he is ready to start playing. Grabbing things, throwing them around will be a common thing to notice by all parents. Hand co ordination develops rapidly during this phase. Also, his legs are more active, and ... Full story

It is said that exercising is the best way to remain fit. But do babies have to exercise as well? Yes, they do. Even though you may think that your infant needs no exercise but he/she surely does. Exercising benefits all. Physical activity helps your baby build the muscles that are important for crawling and in the later stages, vital for walking. Also, exercise will ... Full story

It gives immense joy to every parent to watch their baby start eating solid foods. It’s enjoyable to see the baby’s facial expressions in reaction to the different tastes. On the intake on some foods, the baby’s face lights up with joy and his/her face scrunches up on eating the others. On the journey to becoming a toddler, your child develops liking and disliking for ... Full story

Children are blessed with a fertile sense of imagination. They conjure up things in a fabricated manner. The fairy tales we tell them, the mythological characters are all influenced in their mind. They love the heroes from Indian stories and often attempt to demolish the evil. It was quite shocking for a friend of mine whose daughter kept telling her that a ... Full story