Eczema is when the skin gets dry, itchy, irritated, red, and bumpy. Several types exist, but the common type is atopic dermatitis. To many people, “atopic dermatitis” and “eczema” mean the same. Eczema is pretty common, and many children with it have family members with the same skin condition since it can be passed from parents to their kids through genes.
Children with this may also…
The truth is, no one can answer the question for you, but you!
Now, before you answer the question, you should consider many things. Making this decision requires a lot of thinking, like figuring out if you can still afford childcare, planning when to stop using birth control, and determining how much time to take off work.
In fact, deciding to have baby number two can be so challenging that…
When your kids return to school, you probably gearing up for morning routines and treating them for contagious diseases contracted in schools.
That is because, with classroom activities back, they will do what they do best — learning, playing with friends, going close enough to contact, and spreading illnesses.
A school is essential for youngsters to attain knowledge and develop interpersonal…
You might not have known this, but man’s use of various parts of a coconut tree as a health booster has been around for centuries.
Its usefulness to man as a cheap means of sustaining his life had long earned it the name —’The Tree of Life.’ The benefits of coconut water and the entire food cannot be overstated. This is because every single part —from the root to the bark…
There’s been a mysterious increase in cases of child hepatitis worldwide. The condition first spotted in the UK has now jumped to 300 cases in Europe, with small numbers also reported in the Americas, western Pacific, and South East Asia.
Adenovirus, which resurfaced as the pandemic began to ease is the suspected cause of the surge in hepatitis. The first case was discovered in Scotland. Now…
The world is seeing a spike in child hepatitis. The United States and the United Kingdom have reported viral and acute hepatitis cases in children.
Globally the case count is 169, with one death. However, the UK seems to be hit the most with 114 cases, some of the children needing liver transplants.
Most of the children affected are between the ages of 1 and 6. The symptoms begin with nausea and…
As a new mom or dad, everything about your baby will fascinate you, but you will probably have little or no idea that there are various baby poop colours. Oh yes, there are, each colour an indicator you should watch as they can give you hints on your baby’s health and well-being.
For this reason, we are sharing 10 kinds of baby poop colours and what they mean for your baby’s health. You…
There is a handful to deal with as a parent. From regularly messy diapers to baby vomit, protecting them from injuries at home, and many more. Then there is food poisoning.
Although food poisoning only lasts for a couple of days, it is as uncomfortable and even painful for children as it is for adults. The question is, what do you do to manage food poisoning in children?
First and…
Getting your kids to engage in exercises and fun workouts should become a norm in your home. Introducing children to healthy habits such as exercising can make a difference in their health as they develop. As early as age 5 or 6, kids can start out with light exercise.
You wonder: How much exercise should kids engage in? How necessary is this? Are there exercises for children? This article…
Having a new baby is no doubt one of the most exciting experiences. However, having your infant fall sick can be scary. The crying, discomfort and sleepless nights are not what any new mother will enjoy. It is essential to know what diseases your newborn is susceptible to, recognize the symptoms, and do your best to create a healthy environment for your baby.
One illness babies less than 12 months…