Children

The birth of a baby is one of the most momentous events for any family. Your little bundle of joy is your whole world. First time moms are especially apprehensive about what to do and what not to do. Every little thing becomes a potential source of debates with self. All moms ask themselves what should he/she eat, how should the baby be bathed, held, burped etc. This is also the time when friends and family will come up with advice and suggestions for you….

Varicella, or as it is better known to us – Chickenpox, is caused by the Varicella Zoster virus. It is spread by the infected person’s coughing and sneezing. Chickenpox is easily identified as an itchy rash made up of blisters; the fluids secreted by these blisters are also contagious. Chickenpox is contagious from a day or two before the rashes appear until the blisters have crusted over. The blisters last for 4 – 7 days and can easily become infected by bacteria, which is the most common…

Raising kids is one of the most satisfying jobs; however it could also turn into one the most daunting tasks. There are a few things which are very difficult to do; namely weaning, getting them hooked to solid foods, potty training etc. Of all the things I had to try for my son, how to potty train him was my biggest challenge. I tried to start his potty training right from his 23rd month and it took me all the…

Newborns cry, coo, eat and sleep and it is hard to know how much your baby will do all these and especially eating. This is particularly the case when you are breastfeeding and this is what leads many mothers to ask themselves the question: how much should a newborn eat? The answer to this question depends on the way you feed your newborn. You can either choose to breastfeed or to feed your baby with formula.

It is important for you to keep up with your baby’s immunization schedule. This is going to allow them to stay healthy and happy. The immunizations will keep them away from diseases. Your baby’s pediatrician should be able to tell you which immunizations the baby needs and when they are due. The schedule that you should follow is the one that is put out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They recommend six different immunizations for your…