Category: Baby/Kids

Obesity is running rampant worldwide nowadays.  It is even troubling with children as it is almost an epidemic rising to the young generation.  With the birth of innovative gadgets and devices, stationary positions are silently patronized in this era.  Health is being at risk when there is minimal physical activity and this is the truth…

One of the most amazing characteristics of humans is the ability to adapt.  This also applies when it comes to the sense of taste. When the taste buds cannot have the food that simply gratifies them, they learn to love the food they become familiar with.  Familiarity plays a vital role when it comes to…

Sound machines were not invented just recently.  In fact, they’ve been present for as long as we can remember, albeit they took many forms. The first form designed specifically for the babies is their mothers’ bodies.  As technology has progressed, we can now see different sound machines made for pregnant women and their babies.  …

Definition A lumbar puncture is also commonly known as spinal tap or simply ‘LP.’  It is a procedure wherein doctors collect fluid from the spine by inserting a needle between the bones in the back and into the spinal column.  When a small amount of fluid has been extracted, the needle is then withdrawn.  …

Definition Pneumothorax or “pneumo” is a type of air leak that can cause harm should the air go someplace other than the chest cavity.  Its degree can swing from mild to severe depending on the amount air that has escaped from the chest cavity.      Causes A pneumo or other types of air leak…

Last week we knew about how fragile premature babies can be compared to the ones born after full-term gestation.  Although they may come out healthy and can develop normally in both mind and body, they must be handled with ‘extra’ care.   As part of the specialized supportive care, parents of preemies must know first…

According to statistics, most pregnancies last up to estimated 40 weeks.  Babies born between 37 to 40 weeks gestation are hailed as full-term new born babes; and those who were born before the 37weeks of pregnancy period are called premature babies.   Presently, with the aid modern technology in medical field, the chance of giving…

RSV or respiratory syncytial virus is a common viral disease with symptoms akin to common colds or flu in older kids and adults.  It is normally experienced during the cold moths of the year from early fall to late spring.  Most children can recover within two weeks of having RSV.   Nevertheless, when we are…

You can easily spot a toddler with fever, but a knowing if your little baby has fever, that might be a little tricky.  A person’s normal body temperature falls in between 36°-37°C or an equivalent of 96.8° – 98.6°F.  When it goes higher than the indicated scale, then your baby has fever and you need…

You can immediately notice when your toddler has a fever basing from his high body temperature, flushed cheek and dull expression of his eyes. We recommend you some simple steps and tips in order to diminish your toddler’s fever. Prepare the following items for your feverish toddler: Wash cloth or small towel Warm water Bath…