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Do you know when and how to bathe your newborn?

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Pradeep

Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:25

Give your baby a sponge bath or wipe your baby's body with a moist cloth.Bathe the baby in a warm room and temperature of the water should not exceed 37 degrees C.When you bathe your newborn make sure you cover his/her ears properly so that the water does not enter ... Read More

Can you give some nutritional advice/nutritional elements for healthy infants?

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Pradeep

Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:25

Feeding too much food only increases the fat content of the body. To build strength and muscle mass, kids must dance, play, run, and exercise more. Encourage your kids to run/cycle/walk to school, and do rope skipping.Indian food has more wheat and rice. We need to increase vegetables, fresh fruits, ... Read More

What are the long-term deleterious effects of childhood obesity?

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Pradeep

Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:25

To know obesity, let’s take a look at the meaning and the difference between obesity and being overweight.Being overweight can evidently be described as having unwanted bodyweight for a particular height produced from fat, bone, muscle, water, or any other combination of these various factors. This varies with obesity which ... Read More

How do you clinically differentiate syndromic obesity from non-syndromic obesity?

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Pradeep

Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:25

Syndromic obesity can be easily differentiated by the absence or presence of the following features:Visual abnormalitiesDevelopmental delayDysmorphic featuresBut, the following points show that there are exceptions to these rules:Obesity Syndromes with Normal VisionCohen syndrome: V-shaped mouth, temper tantrums, and hyperphagia.Prader Willi syndrome (PWS): Mental retardation, almond eyes, intrauterine hypotonia, temper ... Read More

What are the benefits of baby massage or touch therapy?

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Pradeep

Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:25

Massage is considered very important for the development and growth of a newborn baby. Lack of oil massage or touch therapy results in poor growth of the baby, psychological problems, and delayed attachment to parents.Benefits of MassageMassage promotes blood circulation, tone up the muscles, and relax different areas of the ... Read More

What are the signs and symptoms you should look for after the baby's birth?

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Pradeep

Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:25

If your baby is unwell or distressed, take him/her to an experienced pediatrician for the immediate medical help!When To Seek Medical HelpJaundice: If your baby's nails, chest, eyes or body seems yellow in color, take your newborn to the doctor immediately.Breathing Problems: If your baby is having breathing problems or ... Read More

What is adopted child syndrome and some effective ways to prevent it?

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Pradeep

Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

This serious condition is a consequence of several emotional and psychological problems an adopted child faces. It consists of the characteristics that are solely related to their status i.e. adopted. A few of them are stealing habits, lack of attachment, lying, and violent behavior. Even the most successful personalities have ... Read More

How does the “Pica” disorder affect kids?

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Pradeep

Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

Have you ever wondered why your child eats clay, dirt, sand, or chalk? The answer is: your child is suffering from a disorder known as “pica”. In this disorder, children love eating such non-nutritional items. Children who are mentally or physically ill, and/or they are neglected or abused may consume ... Read More

How put a restless baby to sleep?

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Pradeep

Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

Parenting is the toughest job in the world – especially for new moms as there are no breaks or holidays! And, if the baby is restless or does not sleep during the night, it is the mother who suffers the most. But how to make your restless baby sleep?Always remember ... Read More

What are the ways to prevent child maltreatment?

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Pradeep

Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

Child maltreatment, abuse or neglect are serious concerns that can have long-lasting and dangerous effects on sufferers. The goal of preventing child maltreatment is obvious—to shout out for those who cannot and to stop this misbehavior from happening in the first place. Stress-free, stable, firm, and polite nurturing relationships and ... Read More

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