Rhinopharyngitis in children is an infection and swelling of the nose, pharynx, or throat of a child. The disease is spread through contact with droplets containing the virus in the air, which are spread when an infected person coughs, sneezes, blows his or her nose, or talks. Causes of...
Bathing a newborn is a confusing task for many parents and can be stressful, especially for young parents. However, for the baby, it is a wonderful time for them to feel the warm steam on their skin and bond with their parents. Bathing your baby will bring many benefits,...
Did you know that in the early stages of life, breast milk is not only a source of nutrition to help your baby grow and develop, but it is also an important source of antibodies to help protect your baby against diseases from the environment. However, what should you...
There are some principles of child health care that may sound very familiar, but in fact, you can do the “opposite” without causing any harm. As parents, everyone wants their children to eat well, grow quickly and be healthy. Because of that, many parents have strictly followed all the...
1. What is anorexia nervosa in children? Anorexia nervosa is a disorder in which a person restricts food intake relative to their energy needs by eating less, exercising more, and/or purging food through laxatives and vomiting. Children and adolescents with this disorder have a distorted view of their body...
Severe measles or complications of measles often occur in malnourished children, especially children with vitamin A deficiency, and children with weakened immune systems. Benefits of vitamin A for measles patients Due to the body’s reduced resistance, patients are susceptible to complications, most children with measles die from complications of...
There are many different reasons why children lose their appetite, one of which is zinc deficiency in young children. Zinc supplementation will help children improve their health, overcome anorexia and have a better appetite. So what should children with zinc deficiency eat to gradually regain their sense of taste?...
Zinc is a mineral found in many foods such as red meat, wholegrain breads and cereals, dried beans, seafood and in small amounts in breast milk. Zinc is important for the normal growth and development of the reproductive organs and brain, and plays a role in the normal functioning...
Vitamins are essential active ingredients involved in all metabolic processes in the body, and are important factors in helping children develop physically and mentally. However, do parents know when to supplement vitamins for their children? Let’s find out through the following useful information. 1. When to supplement vitamins for...
Healthy, full-term babies get most of the vitamins and minerals they need from breast milk or formula. If you are breastfeeding, a well-balanced, varied diet will ensure that your baby gets all the nutrients he or she needs. When your baby starts eating solid foods, include a variety of...
