Parenting tips to raise safe and healthy kids
Treating a child with fever and when to see a doctor?
Is your little one feeling under the weather? Dealing with a feverish child can be worrying, but with the right approach, you can help them feel better and
How to Avoid Salmonella Infection?
Recently, eggs from a Malaysian farm were recalled due to contamination with Salmonella. What is Salmonella? Salmonella is a bacteria that consists of many different types. It can cause
How Do You Prepare Your Child for Their Vaccination?
How Do You Prepare Your Child for Their Vaccination? Vaccination can be a scary experience for most children. But the good news is, you can make the process as
Sign That Your Child is Teething
How to comfort your #teethingbaby Teething is a process where the baby's teeth break through the gums. Most children will get their first tooth by 6 months and girls
Nightmares and night terrors
Nightmares and night terrors Nightmares and night terrors are often seen in children. Are they the same entity or are they different? Both do not cause any physical harm,
Falls and Bumps in Children
Falls and Bumps in Children Falling is part and parcel of a child acquiring new motor skills like walking, climbing, running, skipping and many others. Also,
Arsenic in Rice
Do you know that rice and rice products contain arsenic? The ability of a plant to take up and accumulate arsenic differs. Compared to wheat and
Urinary Tract Infection in Children
Has your child ever experienced a urinary tract infection? Urinary tract infections (UTI) are common in children, more so in girls rather than boys. Sometimes the
Danger of exposing your baby to microplastics
Are you unknowingly exposing your baby to microplastics? Most children below 1-year-old would have been bottle-fed at some point, either with expressed breast milk or formula
Misconceptions About Steroids
Misconceptions about steroids In my practice, whenever I mention the word "steroid," I can practically see parents getting agitated and apprehensive. It is not surprising since
Insect bites and children
Allergic reaction from insect bites Have you ever wondered why insect bites on your child appear redder and more swollen than yours? Is it because adults
The Good and Bad about Pacifiers
It is common for babies and young children to suck on their hands or fingers, which is a form of non-nutritive sucking meant to provide self-soothing
How much water do children need?
As adults, we are often asked to drink 8 glasses of water a day. But does this rule apply to children as well? Water is a
Hand sanitizer and soap with water
Hand sanitizer Vs Soap and Water I bet you have been hearing a lot of advise on frequent handwashing be it using soap and water or
Common Cold in Children
The surge of the common cold Now that children are back to daycares, pre-schools, and schools, I am starting to see more and more cases of
Common Questions About Milk For Children
All you need to know about milk! Milk is the first form of nutrient that a child receives following birth. Here are some questions that parents
Effect of Dust mites to your child
What is Dust Mites? Dust mites are very tiny insects that live indoors. They are found on pillows, mattresses, heavy curtains, couches, carpets, blankets, and stuffed
Avoid Disciplining Your Child Physically
What happens when you hit your child? In the past, physical discipline by spanking, hitting, and other means of pain is accepted as a way of
Say NO to bottle propping
Say NO to bottle propping! Although feeding on a bottle may seem rather simple, but every parent should know how to bottle feed your baby safely.
How to feed a sick child
Feeding a sick child, what parents need to know Have you ever heard of anyone mentioning that you should avoid giving children rice when they are
