All the vitamins, proteins, fats and other nutrients that the newborn needs are found in breastmilk. These nutrients help the baby grow and gain the right amount of weight. Choosing to breastfeed your baby is one of the most important decisions the mother makes for her new-born. There are significant advantages for the mother and for the child, that many first-time mothers may not be aware of.   BENEFITS OF BREASTFEEDING TO THE BABY...

  Certain vaccine shots are more painful than others. This is not a reason to fear vaccines. It is easier to treat the soreness at the injection site or the fever, than the disease for which the child was vaccinated. It's true. To fall victim to naysayers who spin conspiracy theories around vaccines, is to put yourself and your loved ones in danger. Vaccines are run through several tests and evaluation to ensure it is...

  Rubbing the ears vigorously with a towel can damage the ear canal which increases risk of infection. Don't let the name deceive you. One could develop Swimmer's Ear without even stepping into the swimming pool! Wetness is the culprit here and that happens even during a regular bath.   WHAT IS SWIMMER'S EAR?   When water stays in the ear after a long swim or shower, it gives room to the growth of bacteria...

  ADHD medication can reduce and even eliminate many of the problems of the condition, without having an addictive influence on the child/ adult when taken as prescribed by the doctor In recent times Attention-Deficit Hyperactive Disorder or ADHD for short, has become a tag for any child that has a little extra energy than the rest. Schools are quick to suspect ADHD in children who cannot sit still in the classroom and end up...

  The first few days or even weeks are more about getting the baby used to the idea of chewing and swallowing and exploring tastes, rather than nutrition. Every little milestone that your baby crosses makes you swell with pride. These little achievements are significant in understanding the physiological development of the baby. However, you cannot force them to happen. Every child takes his or her own time to move from one milestone to the...

  Whether you choose to feed your baby breastmilk or formula is a personal choice. Most doctors recommend that the baby has breastmilk for at least 6 months after birth. Bringing a baby into this world is a cause for much celebration. In the joy of cradling the new born, you must not forget a few important precautions and care-techniques that will ensure the health and safety of the baby. Our every step should help...

  It is always best to get an eye test done for children, once every two years. In fact it is advisable to do the first eye test when they are just six months old Eye care for kids and for grown-ups varies drastically. Vision being a subjective issue, it's not easy to spot mild disturbances in the child, who is not likely to even sense anything wrong until the problem is glaring. This means...