Children and parents 2024, November

The habit of sitting correctly can be brought up in a child only when the furniture matches his height. The height of the table, the height of the chair and their ratio are important. It is necessary - a table, preferably with a crossbar (or with a bench under your feet)

The course of any infectious disease may require the appointment of antibacterial agents. There are not many antibiotics at the disposal of the pediatrician, the use of which is permitted from an early age of the child. One of the drugs of choice is Sumamed, a macrolide antibiotic with a wide spectrum of action

Today there are many different thermometers with which you can measure the temperature of the baby. These are ordinary mercury, and electronic, and even thermometers in the form of a nipple. Young mothers often wonder how to measure the temperature of an infant?

Worm infestations in children are a fairly common case, because babies tend to taste objects, pull their hands in their mouths and pay increased attention to animals, which are one of the sources of infection. You can only confirm your suspicions with the help of laboratory diagnostics

If a newborn child begins to get sick often, does not endlessly crawl out of ARVI, he has constant snot and cough, then it is possible that this child is infected with staphylococcus. Usually, upon hearing such a diagnosis, young mothers panic

Rotavirus was discovered in the 70s of the twentieth century. Until that time, the diseases caused by it were diagnosed as dysentery, cholera, intestinal infection. After getting into the body, rotavirus causes similar symptoms: diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite and fever

Many pediatricians are of the opinion that a slight increase in temperature during teething in a child is normal. However, subfebrile (up to 37-38 ° C) temperature must be brought down, since such a temperature is very dangerous for babies. It is necessary antipyretic drops or syrups

The appearance of teeth in a child indicates the beginning of a new stage in his development. Milk teeth begin to grow when the baby's body is ready to expand the diet by introducing solid food into it. At the same time, the very process of the appearance of teeth is not always easy and painless

A robust kid, eating porridge on both cheeks with appetite, and grateful adults offering him spoon after spoon “for dad, for mom” is the dream of any parent. But the reality is that a huge number of dads and moms are faced with the opposite problem

Vulvitis is an inflammatory disease of the female external genital organs. It is manifested by itching, burning of the mucous membrane, discharge, and edema. This pathology arises as a result of non-compliance with the rules of hygiene, trauma to the vulva, or as a result of endocrine diseases

Umbilical hernia in newborns is one of the most common pathologies. Basically, a hernia is formed due to a defect in the anterior abdominal wall of a baby or a weak umbilical ring. Prolonged increased intra-abdominal pressure, which may be the result of constipation, severe coughing or prolonged crying of a newborn, can be a provoking moment

It is more difficult for a child to relieve swelling of the nose, which is a symptom of a runny nose, than in an adult - only a doctor should prescribe vasoconstrictor drugs to the baby. To eliminate swelling in the nose, alternative methods of treatment can be used, but it is even advisable to pre-agree them with a pediatrician

Constipation is common among infants. Most often it occurs when a violation of the feeding process, improper nutrition of a nursing mother, as well as due to the early introduction of complementary foods or an incorrect daily routine of the child

Each person has the pharyngeal and palatine tonsils, which serve to protect the human body from the penetration of various kinds of microbes and viruses through the oral and nasal cavities. Babies are already born with tonsils, but the tonsils continue to form until about 5 to 6 years of age

When breastfeeding, a woman does not see exactly how much her baby ate, therefore, there are no special worries about nutrition. But as soon as the time comes for the introduction of complementary foods, the mother begins to count the spoons and grams of food left on the plate, not eaten by the child, which undoubtedly escalates the situation and does not in the best way affect the mother's mood and the crumbs' appetite

When the long-awaited summer arrives, children and adolescents tend to leave the noisy and dusty city on vacation. Someone - to the village, someone - to the resort, but the basic desires of all the guys are similar: how to relax and grow up

Recently, there has been an increase in the number of children who suffer from various eye diseases. This is due to the enormous workload at school, the use of modern technologies for teaching, as well as the leisure time of schoolchildren at the computer and TV

Ear pain in a child is a fairly common phenomenon. The problem is that in infancy, the baby cannot independently inform his parents about what exactly bothers him. Therefore, parents can understand that it is time to call a doctor, only by indirect signs, focusing on the child's behavior

An imbalance in the intestinal microflora can manifest itself as colic, painful cramps, constipation and diarrhea. As a rule, these disorders occur after taking antibacterial drugs and due to intestinal infections, which are widespread among young children

A special feature of newborns is the very high permeability of the intestine, which facilitates the access of antigens (unwanted substances that cause an allergic reaction) into the blood. In newborns, allergies often affect the gastrointestinal tract and are accompanied by nonspecific symptoms

Strabismus is a deviation of the visual axis of the eyes. Their movement is inconsistent. As a result, one eye looks straight and the other looks to the side. You can determine the strabismus in a child yourself. It is necessary - flashlight:

Small children often have tummy pain due to gas accumulating in the intestines. The baby often cries and draws his legs to his stomach. Young mothers repeatedly ask themselves how to help their baby. If your child has bloating, prepare dill water or buy it at the pharmacy

A blood test is a good way to get detailed information about a person's health. However, if a child is to take blood from a vein, the parent should think about how he can be prepared for this. Instructions Step 1 Get a referral from your doctor for a test

A disease such as allergies can occur in a person at any age. It is especially common in young children. Allergies in a child can be caused by poor environmental conditions, improper introduction of complementary foods, eating foods containing a large amount of dyes, preservatives and other chemicals, and much more

The structure of the skeleton of preschoolers is specific, they have not yet developed the usual posture, because it is accumulated over the years in the process of growth, with the help of physical exercises, etc. But if you suddenly find clear signs of poor posture in your child at the age of 5-6, immediately start taking measures to strengthen the back muscles

Many of us do not perceive the common cold as a disease. Meanwhile, it affects our well-being, not only depriving us of our sense of smell, but also hindering the flow of oxygen into the body. A runny nose is especially difficult for young children

Newborn babies are easily susceptible to hypothermia and even the slightest change or drop in temperature can lead to a runny nose, which can be easily recognized by the discharge from the nose and the baby's tearfulness during a meal. But so that the baby can breathe freely, the runny nose must be treated as quickly as possible

According to research data, an urban child on average suffers from ARVI from 7 to 10 times a year. If the child is healthy, then in general ARVI disappears without a trace. The baby's body is imperfect. Therefore, a disease that is not cured in time can lead to serious consequences

Treating a cold sore throat or otitis media is associated with bed rest and compresses. The majority knows what a compress is, but not everyone knows how to do it correctly, what types of compresses are. And the most important thing is to know what contraindications they have

Allergy is a fairly common disease. However, this term is often understood as food intolerance, which goes away by itself as the child grows up and the digestive system matures. Allergy refers to a person's sensitivity to certain substances called allergens

Hemorrhoids are enlargement of hemorrhoidal venous plexuses under the skin in the anus and under the mucous membrane of the lower rectum, stagnation of blood in them. The causes of the disease in children are: congenital weakness of the venous apparatus, a sedentary lifestyle, dysfunction of the endocrine glands, heavy physical activity, intestinal diseases and infections

According to statistics, the problem of lack of breast milk is quite common. In case of insufficient lactation, one has to resort to artificial feeding, which has its own strict rules: the dosage of the mixture, the correct handling of the dishes, the position of the bottle during feeding - all this is of great importance

Flat feet - deformation of the foot, which leads to a flattening of its arch. The reasons for the development of this disease are: foot injuries, improper shoes, muscle weakness, which is caused by excessive stress, hereditary predisposition

When sending a baby to kindergarten, mothers worry that he will pick up some kind of infection and get sick. So that many diseases pass by your child, and he feels vigorous and cheerful, take measures in advance to strengthen his health. Instructions Step 1 In kindergarten, diseases are often common, since children are in close contact with each other, and many infections are transmitted by airborne droplets or through common objects

Inhalation is an old and proven way to treat a cold or cough. Only it is impossible to apply this method without restrictions, especially when it comes to a baby up to one year old. Mom needs to follow the basic rules that will help cure the child, and not harm him

The scabies mite is easily transmitted through household items, so infection with scabies in children's groups occurs, although not often, but rather quickly. But how to timely identify, cure and then prevent this contagious disease? This question interests all parents

Children, especially children under one year old, have not yet fully developed their own immunity. Therefore, they are very susceptible to colds. They are almost always accompanied by a cough. If a child is sick, it needs to be properly treated

After the birth of the baby, the question arises before the mother - how to feed the baby? What to choose? Feeding on schedule or on demand? Today in maternity hospitals it is more and more recommended to feed on demand. No one will argue that the first week such feeding will be the most optimal

Acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) or diseases (ARI) are probably familiar to each of us. If your child has a runny nose, sneezing, coughing, fever - be sure to see a doctor to prevent complications! Do not bring down the fever if the child tolerates it well

For the first month, a breastfed baby's mouth practically does not close. Yes, this is his main task - to eat and sleep. This is especially true for large children - even after birth, they continue to actively eat, as in the womb of a mother