Milestones in baby development
The development of your baby is marked by several significant changes that herald the beginning of a healthy adult life. As parents it is good to be aware of these developmental landmarks. Below listed are the major ones you need to know.
Hearing
Babies are capable of hearing even before birth. Hearing becomes fully matured when they reach the end of 1 month. This does not hold true to babies who have hearing impairment. Continue reading
You and your baby
Babies develop varied skills through activities that parents engage them with. Their first playmates are generally parents because their world is limited to the family they reside with. Once your baby starts recognizing your voice and your touch, you need to move on to the development of other sensory skills of the child. Whatever your baby’s age, always make it a point to interact with him/her.
Through these activities your baby will learn to distinguish sounds and their sources. Your child will also realize that there are a lot of sounds and tasks that can be controlled and that certain results are expected when certain things are arranged in order. Continue reading
Vaccination
Vaccination is very important for your child’s health and his/her subsequent growth into a healthy adult. There are various life-threatening diseases that can be prevented through appropriate and timely vaccination. It is essential because one of the major responsibilities of being a parent is to secure your child’s health and this can be effectively achieved through vaccination. There are fixed vaccination schedules as per pediatricians. Immunization from a whole host of diseases is possible with the help of vaccines. Continue reading
Tackling baby sickness
You do everything to ensure your baby’s well-being and any sickness even if it is occasional is sure to prove unsettling for you. Usually parents panic at the first instance of sickness in their child. There are a few basic points to remember in order to handle your child’s illness.
These are general tips to tackle nominal illnesses and anything serious needs to be referred to your pediatrician immediately. Usually it is better to refer your baby to the doctor as soon as you detect symptoms like skin rashes, high fever, has been vomiting frequently and violently, is irritable for no external reason. Behavioral symptoms like absence of enthusiasm when offered a favorite toy, tiredness even after not having played at all, does not want to be held by anybody but the mother, cries more than usual etc are also important in determining if the little one is experiencing any discomfort. Continue reading
How to treat minor baby problems?
Treating heat rash
Heat rash is an irritating condition which develops due to excessive heat especially during the summers. It is pretty common in babies during seasons of prickly heat. These rashes generally develop where clothes fit snugly across the skin. It may be the child’s chest, skin that folds at the elbows, stomach, groin and buttocks. It develops when your child perspires heavily to fight the heat and more the perspiration; higher are the chances of rashes. You will have to keep your child cool during the summers so as not to aggravate the situation. When it is not treated satisfactorily, it may lead to a heat exhaustion or stroke, which then becomes a serious issue. Continue reading
