Children are vulnerable to number of diseases. Some of these diseases need to be prevented to save the lives of many children and prevent outbreaks of certain diseases like measles and chickenpox. Vaccination is one of the most cost-effective solutionsthat have decreased themost vaccine-preventable childhood diseases by more than 95 percent. Vaccines are effective not…
Baby food supplements are concentrated sources of nutrients given as a dietary top-up. They contain higher amounts of nutrients than are found in most foods. They include minerals like iron to help prevent anaemia, and a whole list of vitamins, from A to K. Do babies need food supplements? Natural baby tips for infant care…
Breast milk has been the best source of nourishment for a new born baby. The act of breast feeding brings the mother and baby in close contact. It is a combination of warmth, nutrition and love. Handling the baby for breast feeding gives the mom,the experience of knowing the baby‘s behaviour pattern. New mothers are…
The standards for growth of a baby are mere guidelines. Each baby is unique and develops and meets the milestones at its own pace. A baby’s height is more important than its height because height is determined by the genes. The monthly normal milestones are very wide; hence there is no need to be concerned…
The normal birth of a baby is determined to five pounds, eight ounces. Low birth weight describes babies, who weigh less than 5 pounds, 8 ounces (2.5 k.g approx). Babies with low birth weight are smaller in size than normal weight babies. The head of the low weight baby may look bigger than the body…
After passing the phase of breast feeding, babies would come to a stage when they will get the solid food. Some babies watch their parents while they are consuming solid food. Even if they have a secret desire to have solid food, they are absolutely restricted at certain age. Some babies can easily manage consuming…
Baby products today are not just available in the market; rather you can easily get them from the reputed online shopping stores in the market. At least for the first year, you would require variety of essential products for baby care and health. Even after getting proper shelter and food, your baby also need to…
Premature ejaculation or early discharge can be a real hindrance in enjoying a fulfilling sex life for both the partners. Early ejaculation can lead to frustration and even lack of confidence in men. However, this condition is very common and the good thing is that through certain practices you can learn to control or deter…
The earliest moments of life, the interaction of heredity and the environment work together to shape the babies. The child may inherit many traits of the parents and this may be further expressed, shaped or even silenced by the impact of environment. What is a genetic disease? Baby skin care for this winter A genetic…
Premature or preterm babies who arrive early, do not get as much time to develop inside the mother’s womb. As a result of this their bodies are not completely equipped to deal with the outside world. They have low birth weight and often face multiple health complications. This is especially true for the babies that…
