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Keeping your child healthy


Anticipating potential dangers and taking simple measures will go a long way towards preventing suffering and providing a safe environment for your little ones.

How to avoid dental cavities

Dental cavities are caused because of improper care of teeth. It is faced mostly by children. Most of the times it results in tooth loss. Dental cavities are ...read more
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Dealing with appendicitis (inflamed appendix)

Appendicitis can often be mistaken for a normal stomach ache. Here is some more information about this condition. Read carefully about its symptoms and treatm ...read more
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Wash Your Hands!

It is important to wash hands frequently to keep diseases at bay. Learn about the importance of washing hands and steps to wash hands the right way.
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Provide a Safe Environment for your Baby

A crawling baby is like an accident waiting to happen. There is no way that parents can watch the baby constantly. But they can take come precautionary measur ...read more
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How to tell your Newborn is Sick?

Newborn babies are different from older children as they have subtle signs and symptoms of illness rather than usual symptoms observed in older children. Ea ...read more
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Accident Prevention In Childhood

Young children are particularly vulnerable to accidents due to their innate desire to explore their world and the inability to perceive the dangers of their a ...read more
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How to Choose the Right Paediatrician?

Choosing a doctor for your child is a task that deserves a lot of thought and some amount of research, because even if your child stays relatively healthy, yo ...read more
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Yoga for Kids

Yoga is the right kind of exercise for children as it is gentle, non-competitive and works not only the entire body but also the mind and spirit. Children of ...read more
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Underweight Child

A child is considered underweight when the recommended weight and/or corresponding height is less than what it should be at that particular age.Life can be ve ...read more
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Lead Poisoning

Lead is the most toxic of all environment pollutants, and many children living in metro cities in India are susceptible to lead poisoning.Increased levels of ...read more
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Water and Your Child

Any beverage helps your child get rid of his thirst, but water is what the body needs the most at this time and it should be your child's first choice when he ...read more
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Boost Your Child's Health

Younger children are constantly running around all day, and never seem to have a tired bone in their body. But the minute adolescence sets in, the same childr ...read more
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A Fruitful Vacation

When on vacation, parents let their children run around in the sun all day, playing with other children.Although they can have a great time playing the same g ...read more
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Healthy Habits

It's evening, and your children have just return from school, classes or play, and are in the mood for a snack.There are numerous healthy, tasty options.The b ...read more
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A Tryst with Sports

If you want your child to grow into a healthy and well-adjusted individual, make sure he or she plays a sport.The idea then was not to play a sport with the s ...read more
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Stomach Ulcer

An ulcer is essentially an open wound. Many of us develop ulcers in the mouth, especially on the inside of the cheek.But when we develop a stomach or a peptic ...read more
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Brush Up!

For some people, brushing their teeth is such a chore, and sticking to healthy oral habits is difficult.It is thus essential that you inculcate healthy oral h ...read more
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Oral Hygiene

In most kids, bad breath is caused by something they just ate - perhaps onion or garlic. However, for some adults bad breath is a chronic problem.Here are som ...read more
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Breakfast and Kids

Research shows that children who eat a good breakfast in the mornings have higher levels of concentration and are able to focus better than children who don't ...read more
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Easing The Pain: Dealing with Toothaches in Children

Toothaches can be really hard on your little ones. Dealing with the pain means restless nights, nightmares and loss of sleep for your child and your family. Y ...read more
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Dental Care for Young Children

Young children are entirely dependent on their parents for their health and well-being. In fact, the care their parents provide when they are young often form ...read more
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Fever and Heatstroke

Do not be scared of fever because in fact it helps the body fight infection. The symptoms of a heatstroke are hot and dry skin very high fever diarrhoea agita ...read more
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Minor Accidents and Injuries

Children while playing are prone to injuries .If they get injuredwhile playing then immediate first aid should be given depending on the extent of the injury. ...read more
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The Common Cold

The common cold is unfortunately far too common for comfort. Here are tips on preventing and treating a cold.
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Sleep Tight

Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise. All of us have heard this old saying, but few pay any real attention to it. Believe it o ...read more
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Understanding cord blood banking

Preserving the blood stem cells of your new born can be a true life insurance. Stem cell is a cell from which other types of cells can be cultivated.These cel ...read more
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Top 10 Exercises for Children

Simple exercises for children include running, skipping, cycling, jogging etc; which can be enjoyed by them very much. At the same time if they practice these ...read more
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Taking Care of Toddlers (1 to 3 years)

You need to take right care your toddler’s dietary and health needs. Right care of health and diet of your toddler will help you to ensure right growth and ...read more
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Exercises for Kids

An exercise programme for kids is essential for maintaining a proper fitness routine. You can get your kids to exercise at home with simple exercises. Find ou ...read more
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Oral Health in Preschoolers

Oral health in preschoolers is often neglected. The dental health of the preschooler can be maintained with proper diet and regular dental hygiene. Here are s ...read more
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Benefits of Playing in the Dirt for Kids

New research suggests that playing in the dirt, and exposure to a few germs in childhood, is actually good for your child’s health. Read on to know more!
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Do Kids Need Vitamin Supplements to be Healthy?

Read on to know if your child requires vitamin supplements to grow up healthy.
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How to Keep Kids Away From Viral Infections?

Kids are more susceptible to viral infections as their immune system is still developing. Keeping virus at bay within a family may seem difficult but it helps ...read more
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Dirtiest Things Your Children Touch Every Day

Children touch a lot of dirty objects every day which can make them vulnerable to illnesses. Read on learn more about the dirtiest things your children touch ...read more
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Modern Technology - A Modern Mom's Companion

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Why Children Fall Sick More Often These Days

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Tips for Preventing Skin Problems in Children

Skin of children is very delicate. So, following right skin care regimen is a must to prevent skin problems in them. Have a quick look at some tips for preven ...read more
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How to Take Care of Your Child's Health during Winters

Taking right precautions during winters can help to prevent illnesses in children during winters. Here is how to take care of your child’s health during win ...read more
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How to Boost Immunity of Kids During Winters

Taking right care of children’s health and diet during winters is essential to boost their immunity. Let us take a look at some tips for boosting immunity o ...read more
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Five Healthy Habits Children Must Learn to Stay Fit

Inculcating healthy habits in children is a must a help them grow into healthy and happy individuals. Find about the five healthy habits your children must le ...read more
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Preventing Summer Illnesses in Children

Keeping children hydrated is a key to prevent illnesses in them during summers. Let us take a look at some more tips for preventing summer illnesses in childr ...read more
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Six Ways to Boost Your Child's Immunity

Nowadays children fall ill frequently. Therefore, it becomes a must to be extra careful and follow right measures to boost their immunity. Find six ways to bo ...read more
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Improving Your Child's Dental Health

Teaching children the importance of oral hygiene is a must. It is a very important part of personal hygiene and at the same time it can help to prevent a lot ...read more
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Helping Children Grow Healthy and Strong

Making sure that right nutrients are included in the diet of children, taking care of their health and encouraging outdoor and indoor activities is a must. It ...read more
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Simple Ways to Get Your Couch Kid Moving

Sitting in front of the TV for long hours or playing with phone is turning kids into couch potatoes. Kids hardly have the urge to play outdoors. Motivate your ...read more
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Teaching Children to Take Care of their Bodies

It is a must to teach children about the importance of personal hygiene during early childhood. Here are some tips on teaching children to take care of their ...read more
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Top 10 Domestic Exercises to Help Children Stay Fit

Some household chores can be good domestic exercises for children. Involving them in such chores can help to prevent them from becoming couch potatoes. Here i ...read more
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Keeping Children Healthy During Summers

Due to increased heat during summers, children become prone to various heat related illnesses. Here is what parents can do for keeping their children healthy ...read more
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Ways to Boost Immune System of Children

Taking right measures during early childhood years is necessary to help children develop a stronger immune system. Here are some things that parents can do.
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Tips for Boosting Immunity of Children during Pandemic

If you are a parent, you must take some crucial steps in order to keep the immunity of your children boosted during the times of pandemic. Find some simple th ...read more
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Monsoon: Rain and Diseases

Children are susceptible to infections and illnesses throughout the monsoon season. Certain precautions during the rainy season can help parents to keep disea ...read more
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Knock out that cold!

As the temperature starts dropping, it is easy to develop a cold due to exposure.This winter, don't wait for your child to fall sick before covering him up. B ...read more
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Six Reasons Why Children Need Extra Protection in Today's World

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Importance of Probiotics for Your Children and Family

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Tips for Keeping Children Healthy During Monsoons

Taking right precautions during monsoons can help to prevent many rainy season illnesses in children. Find some helpful tips for keeping children healthy duri ...read more
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10 Tips for Raising a Healthy Child

Encouraging children to follow a healthy lifestyle is a must to raise them into healthy and well balanced individuals. Find top 10 tips for raising a healthy ...read more
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7 Tips for Helping Kids Stay Active during Winters

Helping kids stay active and fit during winters is a daunting task. Have a quick look at the 7 tips for helping kids stay active during winters.
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Health Benefits of Walking or Cycling for Kids

Walking or cycling can provide innumerable health benefits to children and can help them stay fit and active. Have a quick look at the health benefits of walk ...read more
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