Home Remedies for Common Problems

Child's
Healthcare
Index

Basics of Immunization
More on the importance of immunizations and a typical immunization schedule followed by doctors

Complete List of Immunizations
Learn more about the different vaccines, how they are administered and their possible side-effects

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Stammering: Nearly all children stumble over their words when they first learn to speak. This is because they have so many ideas in their heads that they can't speak as quickly as they think. This does not mean that they have a stammer. It is important that you do not make your child feel nervous or self-conscious as this will only increase his tendency to stammer.

Common Childhood Illnesses
Information on common illnesses like measles, chicken pox, asthma, mumps, whooping cough, etc.

Home Remedies for Common Problems
Home remedies for problems like colds, coughs, cuts, burns, fever, heat stroke and many others

Medications Safe for Children
Find out which medices are safe for children

Home Remedies for Common Problems

COLDS

COUGHS

DIARRHEA

FEVER AND HEATSTROKE

EAR ACHES

EYE PROBLEMS
     Conjunctivitis
     Foreign body in the Eye
     Corrosive substance in the Eye

NOSE PROBLEMS
Nosebleed
Catarrh and runny nose

MINOR ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES
     Minor Injury
     Fingers caught in the door
     Sprains

SKIN PROBLEMS - BITES, BLISTERS AND BURNS
     Bites
     Blisters
     Burns

SKIN PROBLEMS - WOUNDS AND CUTS
Skin wounds
Splinters or slivers

STOMACH PROBLEMS
Worms

THROAT PROBLEMS
Tonsillitis

Stomach Aches and Upsets
Your child comes in complaining of severe stomach ache. You are not sure if it is indigestion, apendicitis or simply nervousness. Learn more about the different causes of stomach ache and how you can help your child.

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Patriotic Songs	Weight Chart
Indian Legends	Prayers
Toilet Training	Gujarati Rhymes
Teething Signs	Panchatantra
Bed-wetting	Aesop's Fables
Balanced Diet	Hindi Rhymes
Height Chart	Look Who's Talkin'

The Dangers of Diarrhoea
Diarrhoea is one of the most common illnesses in children. However, diarrhoea could easily lead to dehydration, a condition that requires immediate medical attention. Learn how to treat dehydration and diarrhoea.

Convulsions
Your child complains that he is not feeling well and then all of a sudden collapses on the floor and has fits. He has just had an convulsion. Convulsions can affect anybody at anytime. Learn how to handle this emergency.

Vitamin Deficiency
You are trying to give your baby the most nutritious foods you can, but are having a tough time because he is very fussy. You are concerned he may be missing out on some essential vitamins and minerals. Find out more on the symptoms and implications of vitamin deficiency.

Preventing Tooth Decay
Do you think that milk teeth are not important? Do you allow your child to have chocolates and ice creams on a regular basis? If your answer is yes, your child maybe at risk for tooth decay and other dental problems. Find out how you can maintain good dental health of your child

Bowed Legs, Flat Feet
and Club Feet
Your newborn seems to have bowed legs. Your friends and relatives tell you that swaddling her tightly, especially around her calves, will help straighten her legs out. You are not sure if this is the answer. Find out more on bowed legs, flat feet and club feet

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