Switching on the Air-Conditioner this Summer
With summer already arriving, the temperatures soaring, we all would naturally be tempted to switch on our air conditioners (ACs) and coolers. [the_ad id=”6114″]
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Painless or Normal Vaccine – What Should Your Child Take?
The debate for painless versus normal vaccine has been there for quite long time leaving parents confused. So, let’s get all the facts right! [the_ad id=”6114″]
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DPT / DTaP Combination Vaccines
What is the DPT Vaccine? [the_ad id=”13371″]
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Know about Hepatitis B Vaccine
Hepatitis B Vaccine protects against Hepatitis B virus which causes a serious contagious liver infection. [the_ad id=”14222″]
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Left hand or Right? How is it Determined?
Normally, brain is cross wired to the body, so that the left handed side of the brain controls the right side of the body…
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When will my baby get teeth? When should I really get worried?
Development of teeth begins when your child is still in the womb. [the_ad id=”6238″]
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Everything You need to know about Polio Vaccine
POLIO OR POLIOMYELITIS is a serious infection caused by the polio virus which affects children the most. [the_ad id=”6114″]
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Managing Constipation in Toddlers
Constipation is referred to passage of hard stools (poo). In constipation, child may pass poo fewer than 3 times a week, can have painful…
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My child grinds his teeth in the night. Does he have worms?
Worms having nothing do with your child grinding their teeth. “Bruxism” as it is called, it affects 2 to 3 out of 10 children.…
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All that Parents need to know about bed wetting?
Bed-wetting also called nighttime incontinence or nocturnal enuresis — is involuntary urination while asleep after the age at which staying dry at night can be…
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Know about Pneumococcal Vaccine
Pneumonia is lung infection caused by various bacteria/viruses,predominant ones being H.influenza, staphylococci and pneumococci. Pneumococcal bacteria spread from person-to-person by direct contact with respiratory…
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Tips for a Safe Holi for You And Your Children
Traditionally, holi was played with natural colors and flowers. With urbanization these natural colors are being replaced by cheaper and easily available synthetic dyes,…
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Benefits of Breastfeeding
Babies are born to breastfeed and mother’s milk is the most ideally designed food by Mother Nature for the first 4-6 months of life.…
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Foods To Avoid During Breastfeeding
It is best for mothers to have a complete and wholesome meal. However certain food stuffs may cause problems for new born and hence…
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Drugs To Avoid While Breastfeeding
Almost any drug (medicine) that is present in your blood will transfer into your breast milk to some extent – approximately about 1% of…
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New Mother? All You Need To Know About Colostrum
1) What is colostrum? My doc says it’s the best food for my just born baby? The breasts start secreting milk as early as…
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How To Prevent & Treat Hives ?
Hives or “Urticaria” are very common across all age groups. They are an allergic reaction of the body on exposure to susceptible items. They…
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Myths and Misconceptions around Breastfeeding
Myths and Misconceptions around Breastfeeding busted. MYTH: Colostrum is bad for the baby and needs to be thrown away. TRUTH: Colostrum is the ideal…
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Oral Polio Vaccine
This World Polio Day, know all about Polio Virus and OPV Vaccine. [the_ad id=”6094″]
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H.Influenza Vaccine
What is Haemophilus influenzae type b? [the_ad id=”13371″]
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BCG Vaccine
BCG Vaccine is normally offered to infants and children under 5 years of age to protect against severe forms of TB in infants and…
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माझ्या मुलाला रात्री दात चावतो. त्याला वर्म्स आहे का?
नाही. कीटकनाशक आपल्या मुलाला दांत पीस देत नाही. “ब्रक्सिझम” म्हणून ते म्हणतात, ते 10 पैकी 2 ते 3 मुलांना प्रभावित करते. हे एक अनैच्छिक…
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My child is continuously rubbing his/her private parts. Is that normal?
Do you face similar situations at your home? Do these queries sound familiar to you? My child is 3 yrs old. She is constantly…
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ADHD- All You Need To Know!!
Your child just can’t seem to sit in a place, is always jumping around. You are happy your child is active and energetic, but…
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Breath holding spells in children…All you need to know!
My child holds his breath for a long time and turns blue. Its really scary? What is this called? According to your description, your…
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My child is very stubborn. Do’s and dont’s.
“You are in a mall, your 4 year old enters the toy shop and demands you to buy a big expensive car, you refuse…
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My 2 year old bangs his head when we don’t listen to him. Its pretty scary!
Don’t worry. Neither does he intend to become a rock star nor is he going to get hurt. It is just a form of…
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My child sucks his thumb all the time. How can I stop it?
Children are born to suck their thumbs and fingers due to their natural reflexes. It makes them “feel good”, comforts them, calms them and…
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My child eats mud, chalk, clay. Is he deficient in something?
My son at times puts things like chalk, paper in his mouth at times. Is it normal? It depends on the extent and age…
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माझा मुलगा माती, खडु, चिकणमाती खातो. तो कशातही कमी आहे का?
कधीकधी माझा मुलगा काही वेळा त्याच्या तोंडात कागदासारखा कागद ठेवतो. हे सामान्य आहे का? [the_ad id=”13371″]
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