Signs and Symptoms of Dehydration Your child has had vomiting and/or diarrhea for three days, refuses to eat, will only take a few sips of juice, seems less active, and is urinating less often than usual. You begin to worry about dehydration. Here are some tips to help you determine how dehydrated your child might […]
Proper Treatment for a Baby Eye Scratch Little babies love to explore their faces with their hands. Unfortunately, the combination of sharp nails and curious fingers is a set up for baby’s eye to be scratched. 5 Signs Your Baby’s Eye is Scratched Red-eye – the “whites” of the eye will be very sore and […]
What to Do in the Event of Nose Injuries Purpose of the Nose The nose is beautifully designed to function as a shock absorber, so that blows to the face do not injure the head. When the nose collides with a hard surface (e.g., your child runs into a sliding glass door, falls flat on […]
The Many Ways of Burping Baby Besides the pat on the back, effective burping requires two actions: holding baby in an upright position and applying pressure on baby’s tummy (parents often forget this latter step). You seldom see a baby being burped in non-Western, breastfeeding cultures. The need for burping baby after feedings, or help […]
