Posts

Baby rashes: Types and Treatment

Image
In most of the babies the rash is usually harmless and with the right treatment does get corrected. But one has to be cautious that there can also be some serious condition indications with the kind of rash a baby has. Professional advice is mandatory and here are some of the common baby rashes that babies have: ·          Baby eczema Eczema means skin condition that is caused due to skin becoming rough, inflamed and itchy. The condition is commonly seen in young children. It is mostly seen between the ages of 6 months to 5 years. Treatment: The main cause of eczema remains unknown. There is a role of both genetic and atmospheric factors. Removing these external factors will help with the elimination of the over-activated immune system. ·          Cradle cap The rashes that occur in the area where oil-producing glands are present will have Seborrheic dermatitis. This is also known...

10 facts about newborns

Here are 10 facts about the newborns that you might have not known earlier: 1.     Babies don’t have knee caps: New born babies just have cartilage in the area in and around the knee. 2.     Newborns have weak eyesight: Till the age of six months, the eyesight of babies doesn't reach 20/20. The vision actually starts at about 20/400. 3.     Babies sense of hearing is great: Just after about ten minutes of baby’s birth, they are able to hear a lot of the sophisticated things.   4.     The weight of the baby doubles in the initial 5 months: That seems a lot of weight to gain. But the breast milk from the mother is nourishing. 5.     They can naturally swim: For the first six months, they also can swim with natural reflex action. 6.     The number of bones is 60 more than that of adults: The bones fuse together overtime. 7.   ...

Protect yourself and your baby from flu during pregnancy

Image
When flu season is around the corner, you are more vulnerable to get it as your immune system tends to be weaker at the time of pregnancy. As a mother, you certainly wouldn’t want to get sick either especially when you need to be healthy for your baby. It isn’t necessary that every woman will get the flu but if they do there can be a lot of complications. What are some of the complications? Having the flu can increase your chances of having a miscarriage since you get weaker at this point of the time and it affects the baby. Most people don’t seem to take the proper precautions and treatments to prevent and cure the flu. It can be dangerous if the flu continues for several days, especially for your baby. You should know about the best ways to treat it and how to prevent it. How to treat yourself if you have the flu: ●        Drink plenty of liquids- you do not want to be dehydrated. ●        Ask for help- It is ab...

Guide for immunization for your Baby

Image
Healthcare is the most critical sector of the economy that needs to be effective in comparison to the rising demands and incidence of diseases. Having said so Immunization is one such health achievement. It is a process whereby a person is made immune or resistant to any disease, by the administration of a vaccine. In that process, vaccines tend to stimulate the body’s own immune system to protect the person against that particular disease. Making an immunization decision can be extremely critical for every parent since there are no effective alternatives to it.  Here is a simple guide to immunization to provide effective guidance: Benefits of immunization :  Vaccinations protect your child from having diseases for which there are often no medical treatments. Prolonged illness can take a financial toll because of lost time at work, expenses of tests, diagnosis, and medical bills, in comparison, getting vaccinated against these diseases is a good investment which is usu...