CARE OF NEWBORN SKIN AND MASSAGE THERAPY
Certain principles of skin care have to be emphasized such as gentle cleansing, adequate hydration and moisturization of the skin, preventing friction and maceration in body-folds, and protection from irritants and bright sunlight. 1. Baby bath Lukewarm water baths (temperature <37ºC) are given in the first few weeks of life. However, bathing can be delayed […]
BEDWETTING OR NOCTURNAL ENURESIS
Bedwetting or nocturnal enuresis, refers to the unintentional passage of urine during sleep. Enuresis is the medical term for wetting, whether in the clothing during the day or in bed at night. Another name for enuresis is urinary incontinence. For infants and young children, urination is involuntary. Wetting is normal for them. Most children achieve […]
Are so many vaccines compulsory
Today’s society is too sceptical about large number of vaccines i.e. injections (they call) to be given to the babies. Almost 90% of patients have common set of Questions, few enlisted as below: 1. Are so many vaccines compulsory and why not given at government centres if compulsory? 2. We did not had these vaccines […]
5 principles of complimentary feeding
How to wean a child from breastfeeding is science in itself which is hardly discussed or talked about. Complimentary feeding/ weaning from breastfeeding/ weaning diet have correlation with oral development and gastrointestinal system maturity of the baby. Gradual transition from breastfeeding to adult food in a systematic way is discussed here in lucid and simply […]