Category Archives: Pediatrics
The Pros and Cons of Vaccinating Children
By Mark Perry Vaccination issues are always the subject of a warm conversation between educated individuals and non-educated ones. It is very vital for so many people to know the importance of
What Causes of Bedwetting in Children?
By Jonathan Pitts Causes of bedwetting in children differ according to their health status and age. Sometimes, the main cause of this problem is a combination of many other causes.
Babies and the Common Cold
By Jonathan Pitts The common cold is a viral infection that can happen to anyone. It infects the respiratory tract and usually causes nasal congestion and a runny nose. Babies are prone
Treating Torticollis in Infants
By Jonathan Pitts If your baby tends to tilt his or her head to one side and the focus of vision is always in one direction, then probably the infant is suffering
Dealing With Constant Coughing in Children
By Justin Williamson Incidences of constant coughing in children can be a cause of concern in parents. In many cases, the initial coughing can be a result of minor irritation and occasional
Preventing and Treating Three Types of Pneumonia in Childhood
By Christopher Jacoby Pneumonia is often viewed as an illness of older people, unfortunately, it can also affect children of any age. For infants that are less than four months old, pneumonia
Progeria: Rapid Aging Disease
By Gary Wickman Progeria is a unique ailment that is incurable by nature. The disease is characterized by premature aging in small children. Experts reckon that children affected by Progeria age 8
How to Help a Baby With a Cold
By Christopher Jacoby When your baby becomes ill, even with something as simple as a cold, it can be heartbreaking for you. It is especially hard because your baby cannot speak to
Babies and Dust Allergies
By Margrit Bradley Most of the time when you hear of someone being allergic to dust, it is actually the dust mites they are allergic to. No matter how clean your home
Immunization Schedule for Kids
By George Cranston Immunization is the process of getting ‘shots’ or ‘jabs’ in order to prevent illness occurring subsequently. This works by administering a small amount of the bacteria responsible for a
How to Prevent SIDS?
No matter which method you prefer, these two topics are essential: keeping your baby safe and ensuring that he/she is comfortable. Preventing SIDS
Toddler Stuttering Causes and Therapy
By Elizabeth Danish Many parents are completely baffled when they hear their toddlers stuttering and stammering when trying to communicate. It may be especially noticeable when the child is overly excited, tired
Easing Baby’s Cold or Flu
By Elizabeth Danish It can be heartbreaking to watch your baby suffer with a cold or flu. This is especially true because your baby has no way of telling you what it
Bed Wetting in Teenagers and Preteens
By Elizabeth Danish There are several reasons that preteens and teens may wet the bed. Sometimes there is something physical or psychological going on, perhaps some kind of trauma. Usually if the
The Cleft Defect in Infants
By Theodoros Manfredi The cleft defect occurs in about one in every one thousand babies born each year. The defect is almost always visible at birth and will be diagnosed by the
Chickenpox Lollipops and Pox Parties
As parents, we are the guardians of our children. From the first time we hold them in our arms, we make it our sole purpose in life to keep them safe from
