Children and parents 2024, November

As it turned out, craving for sweets is not an acquired, but an innate quality of a person. Scientists have proven this. From the first day, the baby begins to drink breast milk, which contains lactose. As you know, lactose is milk sugar. How to limit A child with mother's milk receives sugar from the first day of his birth

Due to weak immunity, children catch colds faster and get sick longer. In order for the child to please you with good health, it is worth taking certain measures to prevent ARVI in children. What people used to call a cold is called ARVI in medical language - an acute respiratory viral infection

Doctors strongly advise pregnant women to refrain from dyeing their hair. After all, the chemical components of persistent paints can harm the health and development of the baby. But what about natural color products? Is it permissible to use henna during pregnancy?

Agree, a child is the most precious thing his parents have. Are you expecting a baby? Or have you already started raising a newborn? You've probably heard about such a disease as dysbiosis. Or have you encountered her? You will be surprised, but this disease does not exist

Unfortunately, the problem of obesity among children today is quite acute for people, and doctors are very much concerned. Obesity not only worsens a child's figure, but also puts his health at great risk, which is even more dangerous. Only parents should monitor the normal weight of children, because it is the parents who are responsible for the correct health of the child exactly until the moment the child becomes a sufficiently adult and independent person

Herbal teas are not capable of harming even a child's body, if they are not abused, if brewed and drunk correctly. What herbal teas are especially recommended for your child? How exactly can they affect children's well-being? Aromatic and tasty herbal teas can have a beneficial effect on well-being

Children's heart defects are dangerous conditions that sometimes threaten the life of a child. The pathology is not always detected at the stage of pregnancy or in the hospital, the disease may not appear immediately. It is important for parents and pediatricians to identify dangerous symptoms in a timely manner and not to postpone treatment

In the first year of a child's life, parents often face a problem such as dermatitis. Baby's delicate thin skin is susceptible to many external factors. The situation is aggravated by untimely hygienic procedures and can turn into extensive inflammation, the elimination of which is possible only after a medical examination

Some experts suggest that childhood neuroses, which are mild, go away on their own, they do not need to be treated. However, in the case when the neurotic disorder is very pronounced, when the symptoms complicate the life of both the child himself and his parents, the immediate environment, it is necessary to correct the condition

Proper nutrition leads to better development of the baby, the immune system is formed and the risk of chronic diseases decreases. But not all parents know when to transfer a child to a common table and what foods must be in the diet. Interaction with a pediatrician Parents should not independently decide the issue of transferring their child to a common table

With the birth of a child, the life of a man and a woman is turned upside down. New worries, troubles and experiences are added. Every parent wants his baby to be happy and healthy. According to statistics, every year more and more children are born with allergic reactions

Pea soup is loved and often prepared in many families. It can also be found on the kindergarten menu. Therefore, with the introduction of complementary foods, mothers are wondering when to introduce the child to this dish. Should I include pea soup in the diet of a 1-2 year old baby, or is it better to wait?

Often, parents take their child's visit to the dentist as a common fact. They believe that there is no need for preliminary preparation. Little patients, as a rule, do not feel a sense of fear of the doctor. They are afraid of the manipulation of the dentist during the examination and treatment

Due to the fact that for the first 9 months the baby is in a cramped mother's tummy, his limbs and body are very compact. By the time of birth, most of the baby's muscles are in a state of physiological hypertonicity. Different muscle groups of the baby are toned in different ways

Alcohol, drugs, psychotropic substances are harmful to the health of a teenager. If you suspect your child is using something, you need to act. Alcohol and drugs: what's safe for teens There is no safe drinking level for children under the age of 18 because their brains and bodies are still developing and the use of drugs such as cannabis, ecstasy and cocaine is absolutely unacceptable

An important issue in the nutrition of children in the second and third years of life is the use of cow's milk. According to some scientists, cow's milk can be used safely after 12 months of age and should be given to the baby. According to others, such as the French Society of Pediatrics and the authors of the French National Nutrition and Health Program, regular cow's milk is not suitable for children of this age, so the use of modified cow's milk, which they call &

We all know that water is an essential element of the human body and every person should drink a sufficient amount of it daily. But is it necessary to give water to a newborn baby if he is breastfed? Let's try to figure it out. Benefits of breastfeeding for the newborn Mother's milk is the only unique food product for infants that ensures full development in the first six months of life

The child sleeps a lot or a little, restlessly or soundly, what are the signs of drowsiness in the baby and how to determine in time that it is time for the child to sleep - most parents cannot cope with these questions on their own. And they often make mistakes, not understanding how important a healthy and sound sleep is for an infant

Every mom has her own scary first time. The first illness of the baby, the first temperature. Most often, young mothers are terribly scared. Calls to friends, relatives and, of course, to an ambulance begin. Different advice comes from all sides

Any child needs to be praised to build positive self-esteem. But praise can be different and not even always useful. Praising correctly is a real art. Having mastered it, you will certainly achieve success in the difficult task of raising your child

Nervous tics are involuntary and repetitive movements in the form of contraction of the muscles of the face, head, neck, etc. The movements can be either unsystematic or imitate purposeful movements - for example, blinking, licking, frowning, chewing, movement of the head and neck in an attempt to free from an imaginary tightening tie

Talking with babies is a must, psychologists say. Without communication from parents and relatives, the baby will not be able to perceive this world normally, learn to understand his native language, and later he may have problems with speech

In the first months of life, your little one may develop yellowish or white crusts on the scalp, which can interfere with hair growth. Do not worry! Gradually, they must pass. This usually happens by the second year of a child's life. The reason for their appearance is the increased secretion of the sebaceous glands

Many parents complain about sleepless nights associated with a child's poor sleep. At the same time, scientists have proven that a baby can sleep without waking up for 6-8 hours, starting from the age of two months, if nothing bothers him. To teach a baby to sleep at night, you need to attend to this issue immediately after birth

As you know, many great people were small in stature. Napoleon Bonaparte, Edith Piaf, Charlotte Bronte, Yuri Gagarin, Pablo Picasso, Alexander Pushkin - all of them became famous thanks to their talent, and small growth did not become a hindrance to them

Newborn babies often have scabs on their heads that prevent hair from growing. In fact, this is the same dandruff as in adults and is an indicator of the active work of the endocrine glands. In addition to the ugly appearance, the crusts can also cause inconvenience to the baby, due to dry skin, itching may occur, and the child will not be able to help himself

The railroad is a versatile toy that suits both boys and girls. When choosing a toy railroad, it is very important to take into account both the age and temperament of the baby so that it is interesting as long as possible and does not turn out to be broken on the very first day

A rare woman does not like chocolate. And although nursing mothers limit themselves in many ways for the health of the baby, it is difficult to give up chocolate. It remains only to find out if it can be eaten while breastfeeding. If you cannot live without chocolate and are not ready to give up on it even when breastfeeding, you can keep it in your diet, but remember to keep in moderation

Stridor is noisy wheezing caused by difficulty passing air through the airways. This symptom often develops in children under 3 years of age as a result of a variety of reasons. Severe forms of stridor can lead to suffocation, therefore, require immediate medical attention

This is how nature arranged that from the very birth, the child feeds on mother's milk, and it is this that is the best food for him until a certain age. But modern life dictates its own rules and laws to us. Sometimes the mother may simply not have enough milk, or it may not be enough

The asymmetrical arrangement of the folds on the legs of the baby often worries young mothers. And if they heard that this is a sign of a disorder in the hip joint, then they are not far from panic. You shouldn't panic, but you can't ignore this either

Diaper rash is a common occurrence in young children. They cause restless behavior of the child, crying, and if left untreated, they can have consequences in the form of infections. But why does diaper rash occur? Diaper rash in a child is called inflammatory processes on the skin, which can occur due to increased friction and prolonged exposure to moisture

A runny nose in newborn children is a cause for concern for parents, since a stuffy nose does not allow the baby to sleep and eat peacefully. The child cannot blow his nose on his own, so effective treatment is needed. There are several stages of the common cold, on which the choice of method depends:

Teething in children is one of the most "painful" issues for young mothers. This is also due to the fact that a lot of not entirely correct, and sometimes just ignorant answers are given to this question. Yes, the question is problematic and serious, but quite solvable

The number of foodborne infections increases in the summer. To a greater extent, this applies to children. This is because hot weather creates more favorable conditions for the growth of bacteria and viruses that cause these infections. The most important causes of intestinal disorders are

Snoring is more common in adults and the elderly. However, in some situations, a small child can snore in a dream. This state of the baby naturally causes anxiety and concern among parents. What are the causes of childhood snoring, why does it occur?

A deficiency of vitamin D in a child's body can lead to unpleasant symptoms, ranging from poor appetite to rickets. This disease occurs quite often among children of the first year of life, therefore it is important to engage in prevention, namely, to take vitamin D

Breastfeeding is a crucial time for a woman. Everything that the mother eats passes through the milk to the child. Some foods are prohibited, especially in the first months after childbirth. The question of whether it is possible to eat herring while breastfeeding is of interest to many women who care about the health of the baby

The eternal problem of all mothers is the question of how to dress the child on the street so that he does not freeze, sweat, get wet and catch a cold … Most mothers prefer to wrap the child with his head in a warm grandmother's scarf, so long as the child does not slip somewhere something inadvertently

The problem of morbidity in young children is always relevant. Indeed, in the modern world, they are influenced by many factors that lead to a decrease in immunity. If a child suffers from acute respiratory infections on average 10 times a year without any purulent complications, this does not mean that he has problems with immunity