My daughter and I are both lucky to have olive-colored skin. Even after a long day in the sun, swimming, camping, or hiking, neither of us will end up with a sunburn. It wasn’t until I babysat a friend’s fair-skinned child– who had experienced a severe sunburn the previous day– that I witnessed just how ...
Every parent works tirelessly to avoid illness in their children. When it comes to your child, no germ is tolerated because watching your child suffer with any sickness is heartbreaking. Immediately following my son’s first birthday his appetite decreased. I had to practically force feed him morsels. Two days later, he began to experience severe ...
Parvo is a very deadly canine disease. Parvo causes severe dehydration, which adds to its lethality. It will also cause internal bleeding which comes out through vomit and liquid stools. It is easy to contract and once it has been in your home, it will be there for years unless you thoroughly bleach every possession ...
Hamsters are great little pets, especially for a first pet for a child. With your help you can teach your child some valuable life lessons. Responsibility being the nu ber one lesson, as well as love, compassion, and unfortunately death. My son received his hamster as a gift, which is not the way anyone should ...
When I was a kid, I spent a lot of time in the hospital, mainly because I would get these massive cramps in my stomach, like it was in the worst knots ever. I would be doubled over in bed running to the bathroom one minute and hunched over the next. I quickly became familiar ...
Have a toddler with an upset stomach? A baby that is on solid food and has diarrhea? Here are a few things you can do to ease the problem. If you have an infant that only drinks breast milk or bottles, call your doctor immediately if your child has more than one loose stool. If ...
In developing countries, infant diarrhea is the leading cause of death. Even in a first-world country, such as the United States of America, it does carry risks if not treated promptly. Causes of infant diarrhea The causes of infant diarrhea vary widely. Considering that babies will stick anything and almost everything into their mouths, the ...
Your child may tell you my head hurts and feels hot. That is one indication that your child has a fever. In addition, your child face may be red and hot. When touching their skin it might be moist. Another indication might be eyes may look glassy and have chills. Your child may be fussy ...
When your baby contracts his or her first stomach virus it can be a worrisome and stressful time. If you’re not sure how to handle it, and the precautions you should take to help your baby during his or her first stomach virus, read on. 1. When Do I Call the Doctor? The biggest question ...
How to Rehydrate a Vomiting Toddler – When a toddler is sick, trying to keep them hydrated is one of the biggest concerns that many parents have. Most toddlers are frightened when they first start to vomit. They will need plenty of comfort and reassurance. At first they will not want to eat or drink ...
