PARENTING and CHILD CARE

Best Ways New Dad Can Help A New Mom   The arrival of a new baby brings a number of changes in life, especially if that child is the first child of the parents. There is great wonder and amazement every time we hear of a father not sleeping at night and taking care of his newborn baby. Both mother and father are responsible for the newborn baby. Mothers should not assume all the responsibility of caring for a child. Let the father also play a role in it. No matter how prepared they are, those who are first parents go through a mild shock in the first few weeks. Although both parents make a lot of adjustments in life at this time, naturally the mother has to take on a lot more responsibilities at this time. The first few weeks are much harder for the mother than the push on the body during childbirth. The father has a lot to do in this difficult time so that the father's bond with the child is strengthened and the mother's workload is somewhat reduced. Once a b...

LACTOSE INTOLERANCE What Is Lactose Intolerance? Lactose is a natural sugar mostly found in dairy items. If a baby cannot digest this lactose present in milk, it is called lactose intolerance. Intolerance happens when the enzyme lactase needed to digest this lactose is not secreted in sufficient amount in the baby’s gut. In turn, the baby will have problems in the digestive system since the milk stays inside the stomach in an undigested form. Do You Think Your Baby Is Lactose Intolerance? Symptoms Of Lactose Intolerance In Babies In absence of lactase, the lactose present in the milk does not digested and stays in the gut. As a result, the bacteria in the gut eat the lactose and produce large amounts of gas. This causes a wide range of symptoms including: ·         Diarrhea ·         Stomach pain with bloating ·         Noisy bowel sounds and wind · ...

10 Common Causes of Dizziness in Children If your child tells you he feels dizzy, don’t be unduly alarmed, reports the American Academy of Paediatrics, or AAP. Dizziness is common among healthy children and can result from a child spinning around during play, or from getting up too quickly from squatting or sitting down. However, sometimes dizziness can be a sign of a more serious condition, so you should feel free to speak with your paediatrician if you have any concerns. Symptoms When your child says he feels dizzy, most likely he feels lightheaded or unsteady. However, if your child says he feels like the room is spinning, or feels unsteady while sitting or standing still, then he may have a condition called vertigo. Feelings of vertigo can be difficult for a child to articulate, so you may want to ask your child about specific vertigo symptoms to gain a greater understanding of what your child is experiencing. Classification of Dizziness in Children Although it can be...