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To start with, I must say, one should not panic about hair loss in babies. Like other growth-related changes, you can expect hair loss as one of them. For your information, every child is supposed to lose his hair most of the time in the first six months of life. However, there could be multiple reasons for this. In this article, we will be talking about the causes and treatments of hair loss in babies. Tinea Capitis Tinea Capitis or impetigo is a skin related disease caused by a superficial fungal infection of the skin on the scalp, eyebrows, and...

Birth trauma is a problem that occurred during the perinatal period or during the birth process. In neonates, the spine is very sensitive to any kind of mechanical influence. In this article we will discuss the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and long-term effects of the spinal cord birth defects. Symptoms of Spinal Cord Birth Defects Often the birth trauma of the spine in neonates occurs when obstetric forces are used or a cesarean is done. In addition, the baby’s weight also plays an important role. A child weighing less than three kilograms or more than 4 kg, are always at a risk...

When should I take my child to a dentist is a very common question asked by parents? The simplest answer to the query is – the first visit to the dentist takes place at the age of one year. At this age, you can see the development of teeth. The fact is, babies are scared of their first visit to the dentist. So, in this article, we will be talking about a few tips to make your baby feel relaxed during his first dental visit. 1. Tell Him The Truth About Dentist’s Visit Before you go to the dentist, do not make a...

Handling a hyperactive child is a challenge. Those, who are dealing with this, they know what am I talking about. Perhaps you don’t know that something we (as parents) are ignoring as childhood mistakes, is medically known as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). If you are dealing with such a kid, scolding him is not a solution. We need to adopt some measure that can not only control your hyperactive kid but their disorder, as well. In this article, I will be telling you how to deal with a hyperactive child. 1Deep Breathing Practice To practice deep breathing is a very good...

Rotavirus infection is the most common cause of severe diarrhea in infants. Most cases of diarrhea due to rotavirus heal itself, but there are severe forms of the disease when the child has a high fever, dehydrates quickly, and his life is jeopardized. In severe cases, hospitalization is absolutely necessary. In this article, we will talk about Rotavirus infection symptoms, complication, treatments, and prevention tips. How is rotavirus infection transmitted? Rotavirus is a virus that can be transmitted easily from one person to another. The virus is present in the infected child’s stool a few days before the symptoms appear...