Children and parents 2024, November

A few facts that will explain the importance of breastfeeding and convince some mothers not to deny themselves or their baby the pleasure. Each woman's breast milk smells differently, and the baby will be able to distinguish between the smell of his mother's milk and that of someone else's woman

Depression is a disease that can manifest itself even at an early age. Depressive disorder poses a certain threat to the formation of the child's personality, and the condition can be difficult to diagnose. What are the signs of the development of childhood depression?

Colds, fever, cough, flu, as well as gastrointestinal disorders and conjunctivitis, exanthematic diseases such as chickenpox, rubella, measles and head lice are the main problems children face during the school year. But when a child gets sick, how long does he have to stay at home?

Many parents think that constipation comes from solid and heavy foods, but this is not the case. There are several reasons, especially when it comes to children under the age of 3 years. It is at this time that they begin to go to the potty, absolutely clearly understand and perceive their parents, react to their attitude towards themselves

A nursing mother will have to give up her favorite foods for a while in order for her baby to feel great. How should a nursing mother eat? With the existing restrictions in the daily diet of a nursing mother, it is quite possible to compose a menu containing a sufficient amount of nutrients and trace elements

Clean drinking water is essential for human health. With its lack in the body, various painful conditions can develop, in general, the state of health worsens. Therefore, it is very important to develop in the child the habit of drinking more water every day

Fruit is good, and parents want as much good as possible for their child. However, it is worth remembering that the body of the crumbs may not be ready for such complementary foods, so it is very important to monitor the baby's reaction to fruits, and follow certain recommendations of pediatricians

Seeds during breastfeeding have some not only positive, but of course negative aspects. Although nowhere is it stated whether there is specific harm from this habit. After all, sunflower seeds contain many useful vitamins and are even an excellent antidepressant

With the onset of the summer season, many parents begin to take an interest in protecting the health of children in the forest, in the area or in the country. How to protect your child from poisonous garden plants Often, parents, wishing to make the child's rest in the country more fun and beautiful, equip a playground for him, set up a swimming pool, and set up a small vegetable garden

All mothers know: cleanliness is the guarantee of a child's health. But it is not always easy to follow the principle in practice. It is necessary It is necessary to accustom the baby to cleanliness from the first months of life

The issue of vaccinations is of great concern to young parents. Many children tolerate the procedure without any specific reactions, but there are those for whom the introduction of the vaccine becomes a serious challenge. Caring parents try to minimize potential risks and protect children from complications during vaccination

Cocoa is one of the most ancient drinks, prepared by the Aztecs. Cocoa has been proven to be incredibly healthy, but can a 2-year-old child drink it? Are there any substances in the composition of cocoa that can harm a completely unformed body?

Complementary feeding of a child under the age of one year is an extremely responsible process, since thoughtless feeding with seemingly useful products can turn into a strong and dangerous allergy or lead to disruption of the body's functioning

What is connective tissue dysplasia? Where does it come from? How is it expressed in children? What diseases are there with DST? Connective tissue dysplasia (CTD) is a genetic disorder that is passed down from one or both parents. With DST, there is a lack of collagen in the body, which is necessary for connective tissue

Sadly, but true - the majority of children will always prefer fast food, sweets and soda to healthy food in the form of vegetables and fruits. However, there are several techniques through which you can eventually instill in your child a love for healthy foods

WHO (World Health Organization) has developed recommendations according to which children with breastfeeding can be fed with complementary foods from six months, and "artificial" - from five. Until this age, the child received everything he needed from the mother's milk or formula, and now it is time to introduce him to the new food

It has long been thought that children's fatness is a sign of health, but this statement is actually quite controversial. Every year there are more and more overweight children, and now pediatricians are sounding the alarm. Therefore, parents should definitely pay attention to whether they are making mistakes that can form the child's wrong eating habits

Often, young mothers are faced with a completely natural problem - a baby has a stuffy nose. The reason for this can be many: a slight runny nose, dust accumulated in the nasal passages, allergic rhinitis, etc. How can you help your baby? It is necessary - saline - chamomile - syringe - olive or sunflower oil - Kalanchoe juice - Aquamaris Instructions Step 1 First, eliminate the likelihood of allergies

Many young mothers notice that as soon as the baby is six months old, the amount of milk begins to decrease. Ideally, you should try to extend breastfeeding for up to a year, but if the baby is not full, it is necessary to expand the diet. Features of feeding a baby at 10 months So, the child is 10 months old and the question immediately arises:

Mankind knew about the boomerang effect in ancient times, when boomerangs did not exist yet. The modern name for the subtle interconnection of events does not in the least change the essence of the law. It's hard to call life predictable

Make your own list of items for the newborn based on the estimated weight of the baby, your living conditions and habits. Whatever the level of your income, try to make the best choice. Do not succumb to the whims of a pregnant woman, buying up a dozen caps for each sliders

There are no uniform standards for the age at which the use of disposable diapers is unacceptable. Usually, parents are guided by the child's ability to use the potty, and these two processes occur in parallel and in several stages. Instructions Step 1 Decide on a deadline

Sooner or later, every parent is faced with the problem of how to quickly and painlessly wean a child from diapers at night. The main thing in this situation is not to go too far and not to rush things. It is enough to listen to your baby, it is the child who will tell you whether he is ready for this step or not

A two-year-old baby empirically learns the properties of the objects around him. What toys should he buy? Constructors, games with water, drawing, games with kitchen utensils, with sand and bulk products, with natural materials, with small objects, modeling will be useful

Of course, disposable diapers (pampers) were created with one noble goal: to simplify the life of the child and his mother. But let's see how safe they are for our kids, in particular for our little boys. And how you can protect them from problems that arise during the wearing process

Currently, pediatricians recommend potty training from one and a half years. It is believed that only by this age the child can consciously control his natural urges. But it often happens like this: the baby is happy to go to the pot during the day, and at night his mother puts a diaper on him

The process of taking blood from a newborn is as exciting, especially for the parents of the child, as it is necessary. In order to minimize the discomfort associated with this procedure, you just need to properly prepare for it. A blood test is a necessary procedure to assess your baby's health

Almost every young parent is faced with the following question: how to wean a baby from diapers? And, most importantly, when and how to do it most correctly? The older generation in this matter largely disagrees with the younger. Pediatricians advise to wean a baby from a diaper not earlier than 2-2, 5 years old

Bathing is a pleasant and healthy activity for your baby. The child receives positive emotions from splashing in water, hardens the body, trains the muscles of the arms and legs. And if you add herbal decoctions to the bath, water procedures will become doubly useful

The birth of a baby is the main holiday in the life of a family. This is a special day that parents will remember for a lifetime. Of course, they were preparing hard for this event, so they already have many of the necessary items for the child

Cottage cheese is a fermented milk product that is necessary for the normal growth and development of babies. As the child grows up, the amount of cottage cheese consumed by him should increase. Cottage cheese consumption rates Cottage cheese is a very valuable fermented milk product

Japanese diapers from Merries, Goon, Genki, Moony have won the hearts of many Russian parents due to their excellent absorbency, reliable protection against leaks, hypoallergenicity, comfortable fasteners and an individual approach to the production of diapers for children of different genders and ages

Teething is one of the most difficult moments in young children under one year old. It is in your power to diagnose the cause of the baby's anxiety in time and help him cope with pain and discomfort. And then the child's first tooth will be a joy, not a disaster

Newborn babies are very often worried about bloating. And in order to help the child cope with this unpleasant phenomenon, in our time, many drugs are used to reduce the phenomena of flatulence, but more often a very common remedy is used - this is dill water, which has been known since ancient times

Young children have their own musical preferences. They fall asleep faster to calm melodic music. But it is better not to put on fast dynamic compositions before going to bed. Being in the mother's stomach for nine months, the child heard a variety of sounds

It is often difficult for an expectant mother to collect a bag at the hospital. What should I take with me? How much? Nevertheless, by the time of delivery, it is necessary to add up everything necessary for both the maternity hospital and for discharge

Reusable gauze diapers were used at a time when diapers could only be dreamed of. Today mothers choose them for the sake of economy or ecology, since such diapers cost practically nothing and do not pollute the environment after being thrown away

For some time, the fact that the baby falls asleep under the mother's breast is the norm and guarantees the correct formation of the child's nervous system, so you should not listen to the adherents of the long-outdated Spock and make the baby scream in his crib for hours

The baby, who has just been brought from the hospital, sleeps almost all the time. In the first few weeks, parents usually do not have particularly serious trouble laying down. If the baby woke up at night, it means he is either hungry, or wet, or frozen

The sleep of a newborn baby is another reason for parental excitement. Sleep duration, night awakenings, conditions for a good rest of the crumbs - all these questions are very relevant for mom and dad. Infant sleep (1-3 months) The time that a baby spends in a dream directly depends on his age