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 ]
Rita’s son Aman is five years old. Almost every morning mother and son have a battle getting ready for school. They need to leave the house by 7 am. From the moment he wakes up at 6 o’clock, Aman is expected to brush his teeth, bathe, comb his hair, get dressed, eat breakfast and fill… [ Continue Reading ]
Fingers and toes pain a lot when hurt. That is because they are supplied with a rich network of nerves which transmit messages of pain to the brain making the child acutely aware of them. Apart from tiny burns and cuts on the fingers, the most usual injury involves bruising under the nail. Fingers could… [ Continue Reading ]
I remember the time my nephew was beginning his sojourn into the world of formal schools. It was a hard month for my sister – phone calls, running out the door at short notice, mulling over the possibilities, waking up in the middle of the night wondering, “Are we doing the right thing?” No, she… [ Continue Reading ]
Burns affect more than what is visible. The heat penetrates into blood vessels below the skin, dilating them, thus making the plasma (the colourless part of the blood) escape. In a minor burn, the escaped plasma gets trapped in a blister. In a burn that removes the skin altogether, plasma bleeds from the raw area…. [ Continue Reading ]
By eight to nine months, the baby has more control over his legs and back and begins to creep or crawl. Some babies move around very fast on their buttocks, pushing themselves with their legs, so to speak. Others crawl on all fours and can go all over the house. This, of course, plays havoc… [ Continue Reading ]
Theme: Polka Dot This kind of party can be arranged both indoors and outdoors. Costume Ask the kids to come dressed in clothes that have polka dots on them. They could be big or small, on a skirt or a frock. Decoration Naturally if the theme is polka dot, then everything in the room should… [ Continue Reading ]
One of the best ways to take the stress out of housework is to involve children in it. Chores are a good way to teach children to be responsible and to clean up after they’ve done with playing. Children yearn to be a part of the adult world – they are constantly playing at going… [ Continue Reading ]
A fashion designer named Wendell Rodricks launched his Visionnaire collection in Mumbai recently. The garments look like any other fashionable range. There are ready-to-wear tunics, palazzos, sarongs, wrap-arounds, halters, shirts and accessories for men and women. But if you look closer, you will notice that they have interesting patterns embroidered on them. These are actually… [ Continue Reading ]
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