Ear infections are typically preceded by a few days of cold and running nose symptoms. Some things to look for include: Crying excessively Hard time sleeping Uncomfortable every time you lie him/her down. There may or may not be a fever Inflammation in the ear as diagnosed by your pediatrician To ease the child’s discomfort […]
Some babies love medicine, but there are some who refuse or spit it out, making it really difficult for parents. For children of toddler age, some non-liquid alternatives to try are meltaway medications or strips that dissolve on the tongue. If the medicine is only available in liquid form try one of the following: Use […]
There are many different ways to take a baby’s temperature. During first two months of life the most effective way is to use a digital rectal thermometer. If the temperature is higher than 100.4 degrees F, call your pediatrician right away. There are many different types of thermometers for older children: Oral/under tongue Ear Forehead […]
As parents, we all want our children to reach their development milestones on time. One of the ways to encourage speech development in children is to be sure you are always talking to them. Here are some things to do: Talk to them in a positive upbeat tone Read to your children Let them explore […]
As hard as it may be, the recommendation from the American Academy of Pediatrics is to not let children under age of 2 to watch television. Creative playtime is much more beneficial to development. In fact, there are no scientific studies that have found watching tv under the age of 2 is going to improve […]