With kids around there are bound to be some health scares every now and then. Here is some advice on what to do when that happens, and what to do proactively to minimize such scares. Parent’s guide to managing a healthy family.
Every home needs a first aid kit! It’s a bit like insurance: you hope you’re not going to need it, but if you do, it’s essential to have it. So, what should the ideal first aid kit contain? The following is a suggested list if you wish to make up your own kit: Sterilised cotton wool… [ Continue Reading ]
I am often asked to describe the experience of raising a child with a disability – to help people who have not shared this unique experience, to understand it, to imagine how it would feel. It’s like this. When you’re going to have a baby, it’s like planning a fabulous vacation – to Italy. You… [ Continue Reading ]
Many of us would waive an article of immunisation as irrelevant to us — the educated, fairly affluent members of the world community. And yet, our own personal experience has shown that even educated parents often ignore new vaccines, unaware how critical they can be to their child’s health. In today’s age, when we see… [ Continue Reading ]
Ginger doses External application of half a teaspoon of dry ginger powder with hot water over eyebrows and forehead gives relief in headache. One teaspoon of crushed fresh ginger rhizome juice with one teaspoon honey, thrice daily, for seven days, gives relief in bronchial asthma, corzya, and congestion. To cure indigestion, take one teaspoon of… [ Continue Reading ]
What is autism? Autism is a brain disorder that makes it difficult for a person to respond to the world. It begins in early childhood and persists throughout adulthood. At first, autism was thought to be an attachment disorder resulting from poor parenting. This was proved a myth when it was found that autism sometimes… [ Continue Reading ]
Five ‘o’ clock. Time for the baby to go out. But as Arti Jaiman placed the baby in the stroller, it began collapsing. She wedged her hand between the rods of the metal frame and lifted the baby out. This was three months ago. Now Arti’s stroller does not fold anymore after it returned from… [ Continue Reading ]
If a person has mild diarrhoea without any fever or vomiting or blood in the stools, and no signs of dehydration: Add extra water while cooking the rice and take out the extra water when it is boiling. Let it cool, add a pinch of salt and give to children with diarrhoea. Roast rice till… [ Continue Reading ]
Bumps in the head are quite common in young children and may scare you too. Usually they look serious and can be. But often, they are not. If your child’s head is bruised, hold a cloth wrung out in very cold water or an ice pack wrapped in a damp cloth over the bruise. This… [ Continue Reading ]
New-borns have an extremely sensitive skin that often breaks into a rash at the slightest opportunity. Nappy rashes: Nappy rashes are one of the most common ailments, are characterised by an inflammation in the diaper area. Causes of nappy rashes Water, urine and/or faeces retained inside the diaper. Earlier it was thought that these rashes… [ Continue Reading ]
Fever in a newborn could be caused by: Exposure to extreme temperatures. Excessive clothing. Dehydration, especially if the child has not been fed for long. Infection. High fever upto 102 degrees Fahrenheit in a newborn could be dangerous and needs immediate management. Even before you see your paediatrician. Take off your baby’s clothes and sponge… [ Continue Reading ]
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