Children and parents 2024, November

It is not easy to save a baby from a runny nose and cough, because viruses lie in wait for us everywhere. Signs of a viral infection cause great discomfort to the baby, prevent him from eating and playing. Therefore, it is important to relieve the crumbs of a runny nose and cough as soon as possible

Cough is considered the most common occurrence in young children. Due to the still insufficiently formed immunity, it so often persecutes the child's body that you can endlessly treat it with pills. But since there are no harmless drugs, it is worth considering alternative treatments that are harmless to the child and effective in treating even severe coughs in children

Frequent urination is an increase in bladder emptying. Most often, the volume of excreted urine is less than normal. Parents need to pay attention to what other symptoms the child has, whether there are blood impurities in the urine, swelling around the eyes, temperature

Each mother can choose the feeding mode for her newborn baby herself. Either it will be feeding on the first demand of the crumbs, or by the hour. As a rule, a newly born child needs to be fed 6-7 times a day, or even more often. This feeding principle helps to stimulate the formation of milk in the mother's breast

Children grow up quickly, literally by the hour. Mothers will understand this very soon when bathing: the bathtub begins to seem to them less and less, and by the end of the first year, the grown-up child can hardly fit in it. The growth of the baby is determined first in the maternity hospital, and then in the children's clinic on a special height meter, in the supine position

Any parent worries about the health of their child. Very often, children get sick with colds, and one of their symptoms is coughing. Is it bad? Not. When you cough, the body is cleared of germs and unnecessary microorganisms. It's good when you cough up phlegm

Sometimes, while undressing or dressing a child, parents may find strange pinkish oval-shaped spots on his skin, the origin of which remains a mystery. While it can be very simple to explain why they appear, most often these spots are a sign of a skin condition like lichen

Hernias occur in about 30% of children, and umbilical and inguinal hernias appear most often, both in boys and girls. The causes of this disease are hereditary predisposition, various effects on the fetus during pregnancy, as well as hormonal imbalance of the expectant mother and child

Flinching in a dream is quite natural for a child's body. The child could be overworked from games and communication before bedtime, so you should not worry too much about this. But this applies only to isolated cases, since constant and prolonged flinching is a serious reason for seeking medical attention

Seizures occur in children for a number of reasons - they can be a manifestation of food allergies, a symptom of a lack of vitamins or nutrients, fungal or streptococcal skin lesions, a consequence of the child's habit of holding fingers or any objects in his mouth

Immunity is the body's self-defense system from the harmful effects of the environment, aimed at protecting against altered own cells and against the introduction of foreign materials: viruses, bacteria and parasites. The child's immunity is formed up to seven years

Much has been said about the benefits and dangers of beetroot juice. The healing properties of beets were known in Ancient Persia; Hippocrates used it in his recipes. And today beetroot juice is actively used in folk medicine. It relieves constipation, increases hemoglobin and immunity, and the betaine contained in beets promotes growth

A child can start coughing at any age. But parents sometimes just panic, not knowing whether it is necessary to treat a coughing baby and how to do it correctly. Parents are especially frightened by the appearance of a cough in a very small baby

Rosehip is one of the healthiest fruits and is recommended for people of all ages, including even infants from six months. Rosehips contain the largest amount of ascorbic acid (10 times more than black currant and 50 times more than lemon). Rosehip also contains vitamins P, B, K, carotene, pectins, organic acids, tannins, trace elements

Traditional medicine knows many recipes for treating sore throat in children. And many parents prefer natural natural medicines, not trusting powders and tablets. Instructions Step 1 Squeeze the juice from half a lemon, warm it slightly, dilute with boiled water in a 1:

Teething is a very important event in a baby's life. It usually begins between 3 and 12 months. Each child experiences this period differently. For some, it goes unnoticed, while for others it is very painful. Therefore, it is important to know how to help your baby to relieve his suffering

Hiccups can appear not only in adults, but also in newborns. Often it appears regularly after feeding, but its occurrence in a baby scares many parents, despite the fact that it does not cause any particular inconvenience to the child. Instructions Step 1 Hiccups are a reflex phenomenon that can last from a minute to several hours

A child's hair growth depends on factors such as nutrition, health, and heredity. Poor hair growth is very often a matter of concern, especially for girls' parents, so you need to know how to deal with this disorder. Instructions Step 1 Hair is an indicator of health status

If a child has a wet cough, this is not a cause for concern. A wet cough is already the next stage after a dry one, its appearance indicates that the baby is on the mend. In the process of coughing up phlegm, the airways are cleared of mucus and bacteria

Thrush is a fungal disease. The cause of its occurrence is Candidi albicans fungi. The baby can become infected from the mother or someone from others if the rules of hygiene are not followed. A curious child who pulls everything into his mouth can also get this disease

Quail meat and eggs are rightfully considered one of the most valuable dietary products. The benefits that they bring to the body have been known since ancient times. It is also important that quail eggs are eaten with pleasure by children who like their miniature size and colorful shell

When a child appears in the family, after being discharged from the hospital, he is automatically registered at the children's clinic at his place of residence. But situations may arise when parents need to transfer their child from one clinic to another

During the onset of cold weather and the first spring warming, try to pay more attention to the condition of your baby, because the signs of a cold in children appear quickly enough. If your baby has become lethargic, capricious, there is a slight cough, nasal congestion and a slight fever, he begins to have a cold

Massage is very important for the baby. By stroking his body, you not only develop his muscles, but also make it clear that you are near. The more often parents touch a small child, the faster and more successful his development is. So if for some reason you cannot regularly do a full massage, massage at least the arms or legs of the baby

More than anything, parents want their baby not to get sick. Unfortunately, this is almost impossible. If a baby has a runny nose, then this must be taken very seriously. After all, the distance between his nasal septa is small, and babies cannot breathe through their mouths

Hemoglobin is a protein that transports oxygen from the lungs to other organs and tissues and vice versa. If its level decreases, then the ability to carry oxygen in the blood is reduced, anemia occurs, and its consequence is an insufficient supply of oxygen to the body

The appearance of the baby's first teeth is a real joy for parents. But not every mother knows that even the very first teeth of a child must be cleaned. And even more so, few of the parents imagine how the process of brushing their teeth. still a tiny toddler, is happening

No matter how hard parents try to save children from accidents and poisoning, it is not always possible to avoid these troubles, since children are sometimes very persistent in their desire to get something from the hanging cabinet and taste it

NAN fermented milk is an adapted formula intended for feeding children from the first days of life in the absence of breast milk. It is made by fermentation with lactic acid bacteria and contains live bifidobacteria. The proteins in the formula are similar to those in breast milk

Propolis is a unique remedy that can help fight many childhood diseases. In addition, it has no side effects and does not irritate the internal organs of the child. But in order for propolis to benefit the baby, it is necessary to use it correctly

Hardening is one of the real possibilities for strengthening the immune system. But if in infancy many parents do not have enough time or perseverance to regularly carry out such procedures, then the hardening of children 3 years old is often caused by the need to create their own barrier against the infections that the baby encounters in the children's team

Cytomegalovirus belongs to the herpes group. Such an infection is transmitted in almost all possible ways and settles in the child's body forever. For children with a strong immune system, such a virus is not dangerous, since it manifests itself only with a decrease in the level of immune defense

A decrease in the level of hemoglobin, like any pathological condition, requires prevention, and if it occurs, immediate treatment. Especially significant damage is caused by this condition to the child's body - the child feels tired and exhausted

Pediatricians and pediatric neurologists often prescribe glycine as a mild sedative and nootropic agent. It helps to normalize metabolic processes, improve sleep and relieve emotional stress. The drug is prescribed both for prophylactic purposes, for example, to facilitate the adaptation of a child in kindergarten, and as a remedy, for example, in case of poor school performance

Dental plates are a removable orthodontic device that is used to treat certain malocclusion defects in children. An important advantage of the records is the ability to sometimes remove them, which allows you to avoid discomfort when eating or brushing your teeth

The disease with a viral infection often begins abruptly. The temperature rises, a runny nose, sore throat, cough, lacrimation appear. The child may complain of headache, weakness. Measures should be taken in the first hours of the disease. Be sure to call a doctor and try to alleviate the condition of the baby

Doctors call coughing a defense reflex, which occurs when sensitive receptors in the trachea, larynx, or bronchi become irritated. Its treatment differs depending on the type of cough and the cause. Instructions Step 1 Try to prevent the development of coughing

By the age of six months, breast milk does not always provide the grown-up baby's body with everything it needs. At this age, the child already needs more calories, proteins, mineral salts, iron. It's time to diversify his food. Instructions Step 1 The first complementary foods are vegetable purees and cereals

To cure a wet cough in a child is not an end in itself. It is more important to focus your efforts on thinning the mucus and making it easier to pass. Do not self-medicate, you should not experiment on children, follow the advice of experienced specialists - pediatricians

Children often complain of leg pain. There are many reasons for this phenomenon. At the first complaints, parents need to show the child to a doctor. The doctor will conduct an examination, identify the causes and prescribe the appropriate treatment