The first time you baby has solid food; it is a big moment for the entire family. Many babies love having mashed potatoes or peas with other vegetables. But a good diet charted by a child specialist in Chandigarh should have a good amount of protein. How do you bring in protein in their diet?...
A birth defect is considered to be a problem that occurs when the fetus is developing inside the mother’s womb. About 1 in every 33 infants is known to suffer from birth defects in the United States. Birth defects can be severe or minor in nature. They might affect organ function, appearance, mental development, or...
The neonatal intensive care unit, also called the NICU, is an essential unit for infants. Premature babies and other infants born with sicknesses can often be kept in NICU for extensive care. When a child has anemia, breathing problems, apnea, feeding issues, hypoglycemia, sepsis and other health problems that need monitoring, you will be asked...
Asthma is known to be a chronic inflammatory disorder that affects the airways by causing reversible, recurrent airway obstruction. The airway becomes inflamed leading to airway hypersensitivity making the airways narrow. This mostly causes due to different stimuli like cold air, exercise, allergens, etc. Some of the common symptoms would include: Difficulty in breathingWheezing Coughing...
It is not uncommon for children to have hair loss problems. There can be so many possibilities and causes giving rise to this problem. Developing bald spots are also common in children as a result of a faulty sleeping pattern. If you find the problem escalating, you will have to consult a child’s doctor. He/she...
Building confidence in your child is one of the most crucial things to do. You do not want your child to be low in self-confidence, and for that reason, you take various steps to make sure that your child is getting the right kind attention. Your child may face a lot of problems dealing with...
Medically Reviewed By Dr. Neeraj Kumar MD, DCH – HOD of Paediatrics, Motherhood Chaitanya Hospital Table of Contents: Introduction What is Colic in Baby? What Are the Symptoms of Colic in Babies? When Does Colic Start? Conclusion FAQs There is a general belief that babies cry, no matter what. While babies indeed cry, sometimes...
What is Newborn Screening? Newborn screening are tests done on your baby before your baby leaves the hospital. These screening tests check for serious conditions in your baby.A baby born with one of these conditions may not show any symptoms right away. However, the baby usually develops serious problems if he or she is not...
Epilepsy is a serious health problem that is found in a few kids. The main causes of it remain unknown, but the best child specialist can help you out as to what could be happening to your child. Seizures are basically episodes of fainting, terrors, shivering and disturbances. What are the causes? Like we stated...
Ear infections can happen to babies at any time. It could be due to dust or cold too sometimes. When your child has ear infection, watch out for a few signs to know that they are in pain. Infants might just cry and probably point out at their ears. They could get a fever above...
