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  Whether you use bottles for feeding milk to your baby or juice, water etc., the struggle of getting rid of it is real! You’d be surprised to know that according to American Academy of Pediatrics, most babies are ready to start drinking from a sippy cup between 6 and 9 months. And, by the time they are a year old, they should have completely stopped bottle feeding. So to help you wean your precious from the bottle (that you may have been struggling with too), here are a few tips to stop bottle feeding. 1. Don’t rush the process In a number...

As soon as the child reaches around three years, parents begin to worry about choosing a great kindergarten. Be it India or America, Kindergarten is the place where the foundation of a kid’s education is laid. A minor negligence in this matter can seriously spoil the future of your baby. Therefore, parents should be very careful while choosing kindergarten. In this article we will discuss how to choose a kindergarten for your child and things you should keep in mind before finalizing one.   1. Location When finalizing a kindergarten, location plays an important role. You surely don’t want to go...

Diarrhea is a very common problem, especially, in the case of toddlers. For your information, according to experts, diarrhea is not a disease, but it is a symptom of a number of diseases. Although, diarrhea is common and rarely endangers life, yet, it is important to understand when to seek medical help. Diarrhea can lead to dehydration, which alters the child’s hydroelectrolytic balance (water, sodium, potassium, chlorine) and then, it can become fatal if not treated promptly. In this article, I would like to talk about some known causes and home remedies for diarrhea. Most often, diarrhea is caused by...

Nebulizer therapy is useful in treating upper respiratory tract infections, especially in the case of a toddler and young children. This technique is particularly effective in the treatment of asthma but can be recommended in a few cases of serious illness that are manifested by coughing, difficulty breathing or nasal discharge. Do keep in mind that you must not use a nebulizer unless you have a pediatrician or ENT expert’s recommendations. Medicines used in nebulization should always be given at the doctor’s advice because a little overdose can lead to severe side effects. In this article, I will talk about how to use...

Hypoglycemia in newborns is a condition caused by a very low level of blood sugar (glucose). Premature babies, maternal diabetes, and perinatal asphyxia are some of the risk factors. What is the correct level of sugar in the blood, in case of a newborn baby? If the baby is born prematurely and its weight is also less than the prescribed, then the level of sugar in its blood should not be less than 30 mg/dl. If the baby is born at the scheduled time and the weight is also good, then the level of sugar in its blood should not be...