Kids' Health
Kids' health and physical fitness related information for parents. Comprehensive child health info including child development, child safety, teen health, pediatrics, child care, hygiene, childhood obesity, healthy habits, nutrition, parenting, sex education, preventing childhood injuries and diseases, and much more. This kids' health guide will help you understand what determines the health and related physical fitness of children, assist you in getting valid support for your child's health and keep kids healthy.
How to Prepare Your Child for Surgery
Talking to your child about his impending surgery and explaining what lies ahead will help him and you deal better with the situation. It can make the whole procedure less stressful. Read on to know how you can prepare your child for a surgery.
Preventive Measures for Shaken Baby Syndrome
Shaken baby syndrome or SBS is the major cause of early infant deaths and is a criminal offense. Here is a detailed article to help identify an SBS case and prevent it immediately.
How to Prevent Your Baby from Developing Plagiocephaly
Plagiocephaly or flat head syndrome in babies is a growing concern. Many babies tend to develop flat heads during their initial months of birth. This article tells you about plagiocephaly and methods to prevent it.
Plagiocephaly Helmet
Plagiocephaly is a craniofacial disorder seen in children, which is characterized by a flattened skull. A plagiocephaly helmet is only recommended by the doctor, if the flattening of the skull doesn't recover on its own. Keep reading for other details.
Digestive Problems in Infants
Want to know all the digestive problems in infants? This article will tell you all the common digestive problems in children, and how you can deal with them. Read on..
Digestive Problems in Children
Small children are affected by various digestive problems quite often. In this article we are talking about such digestive problems that are most commonly found in infants and small children.
Unhealthy School Lunches
Unhealthy school lunches are a matter of serious concern. Parents must encourage their children to eat healthy and explain the negatives of fast foods. Read on.
Excessive Thirst in Children
Excessive thirst in children may be a symptom of a serious disease or disorder. Read on to know the various causes and ways to deal with excessive thirst in children...
Mood Swings in Children
Mood swings in children are often what one calls a 'tantrum'. But it needs to be understood to rule out a possibility of a disorder...
Drooling Causes
Drooling in children below four years is normal, but if your child drools a lot, there might be some underlying cause. To know more about drooling causes, read on...
Infant Vomiting
No parent would like to see their infant vomiting. This article explains everything about infant vomit which will help you to know more about it in detail. Read on...
Projectile Vomiting in Infants
Infant vomiting is a common occurrence, as babies usually spit up a small amount of the ingested food. But, projectile vomiting in infants could be dangerous, if it is persistent or severe. Read on for more information on the subject...
Heart Murmur in Babies
Heart murmur in babies is not a disorder or any type of illness nor is a symptom of any other health problem. It can be called a pattern in which the baby's heart is beating. To know the causes, symptoms and treatment for heart murmur in babies, read on...
Lethargy in Children
Lethargy in children is common and requires no treatment in most cases. However, lethargy in children can also be a result of a disease like meningitis. To know what causes lethargy in children, read on...
Infant Fever After Shots
One of the natural reactions of immunization are infant fever after shots. Although no parents likes this, it is important to understand that infant fever after vaccination is a sign that the child's immune system is becoming stronger. Read on to know more.
Height and Weight Chart for Children
The height and weight chart for children is only a tool of reference, as it is useful in understanding the average measurements at a certain age. Depending on the sex, age, ethnicity, diet and the genes inherited, the accurate measurements of height and the corresponding weight of your child may differ with the chart, presented in this article.
Stuffy Nose Remedies for Babies
Stuffy baby nose makes your baby feel very uncomfortable and irritated all the time. It is one of the common health problems that infants face and can be treated easily with the help of some home remedies. This article will guide you with some easy and simple stuffy nose remedies for babies...
Ideal Weight for Children
Ideal weight for children can be defined as the recommended body weight with reference to the height and age of the kid. For estimating the ideal body weight for children, body mass index (BMI) calculation is a simple and reliable method.
Children's Height Charts
Wondering what children's height charts are all about? Read on to know the what, how, why of it!
Pinworms in Children
Pinworms are small, white and slender thread-like worms that infest the intestinal tract. It is one of the most common parasitic infection, especially in kids, in the United States of America.
Homeopathy and Eczema in Children
Eczema is a common skin disorder observed in children. Treating eczema is a challenging task for pediatrics as a child's skin is very sensitive and conventional therapy often worsens the condition. However, homeopathic remedy for eczema has several advantages over conventional therapy. Read on to know more.
Basic First Aid for Kids
Basic first aid know-how helps children deal with emergency situations. One needs to teach children about being mentally prepared for emergencies.
Heart Murmurs in Infants
Heart murmur is the extra sound other than the normal sound of the heartbeat. Many parents get panicked when their babies have a heart murmur. Most of the time, heart murmurs do not have any effect on the child's health. To know more about heart murmur, read on...
Kawasaki Disease: Symptoms and Treatment
Kawasaki disease, an illness more common among kids, is characterized by high fever and irritability in the early stages. If untreated, this ailment can cause heart disease. Kawasaki disease is treated by administering medications like immunoglobulin...
Importance of Physical Activity for Children
Today, children are victims of a lot of education-related stress and peer pressure. Besides, the advent of the internet technology and the introduction of screen-oriented applications have dominated their leisure time. The importance of physical activity for children cannot be ignored.
Shaken Baby Syndrome - Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
Every year, at least 1200 to 1500 cases of shaken baby syndrome surface in America alone. Shaken baby syndrome is a single largest cause of infant death around the world.
Health Tips for Kids
Parents today, need to think about keeping their kids healthy the natural way to combat various health problems. Here are some health tips for kids, which parents need to use to keep the child in good health.
Outdoor Games for Children
"Hide and seek", "Dear country we need soldiers", "Ducks and Hunters", "The Peacock", "Buzz" are five games children greatly enjoy in the summer with friends in the neighborhood or out picnicking!
What's in Your Kid's Lunch?
All parents try to feed their children what's best: but what's really in the food you're giving them?
Video Games and Your Child's Health
There has been much debate about the harmful effects of the violence in video games. What about non-violent video games? Can video games affect your children's mental, emotional, or even physical health?
Making Fitness freaks out of Children
Child is the father of man, we see how in this discussion. People may find it hard to believe that children need a diet and fitness plan.
Girl Child Needs More Health
As the source of the coming generations, the girl child needs to be better looked after, nutritionally at least. How far is this being done??
Nestlé USA Pledges to Make Changes in Advertising to Children
The Council of Better Business Bureaus has approved Nestlé USA’s advertising pledge as a participant in the Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative.
Sex Change Operations for Kids?
Boston Children’s Hospital has opened a new clinic that offers sex changes for kids, some as young as seven years old.
Talking to your child about his impending surgery and explaining what lies ahead will help him and you deal better with the situation. It can make the whole procedure less stressful. Read on to know how you can prepare your child for a surgery.
Preventive Measures for Shaken Baby Syndrome
Shaken baby syndrome or SBS is the major cause of early infant deaths and is a criminal offense. Here is a detailed article to help identify an SBS case and prevent it immediately.
How to Prevent Your Baby from Developing Plagiocephaly
Plagiocephaly or flat head syndrome in babies is a growing concern. Many babies tend to develop flat heads during their initial months of birth. This article tells you about plagiocephaly and methods to prevent it.
Plagiocephaly Helmet
Plagiocephaly is a craniofacial disorder seen in children, which is characterized by a flattened skull. A plagiocephaly helmet is only recommended by the doctor, if the flattening of the skull doesn't recover on its own. Keep reading for other details.
Digestive Problems in Infants
Want to know all the digestive problems in infants? This article will tell you all the common digestive problems in children, and how you can deal with them. Read on..
Digestive Problems in Children
Small children are affected by various digestive problems quite often. In this article we are talking about such digestive problems that are most commonly found in infants and small children.
Unhealthy School Lunches
Unhealthy school lunches are a matter of serious concern. Parents must encourage their children to eat healthy and explain the negatives of fast foods. Read on.
Excessive Thirst in Children
Excessive thirst in children may be a symptom of a serious disease or disorder. Read on to know the various causes and ways to deal with excessive thirst in children...
Mood Swings in Children
Mood swings in children are often what one calls a 'tantrum'. But it needs to be understood to rule out a possibility of a disorder...
Drooling Causes
Drooling in children below four years is normal, but if your child drools a lot, there might be some underlying cause. To know more about drooling causes, read on...
Infant Vomiting
No parent would like to see their infant vomiting. This article explains everything about infant vomit which will help you to know more about it in detail. Read on...
Projectile Vomiting in Infants
Infant vomiting is a common occurrence, as babies usually spit up a small amount of the ingested food. But, projectile vomiting in infants could be dangerous, if it is persistent or severe. Read on for more information on the subject...
Heart Murmur in Babies
Heart murmur in babies is not a disorder or any type of illness nor is a symptom of any other health problem. It can be called a pattern in which the baby's heart is beating. To know the causes, symptoms and treatment for heart murmur in babies, read on...
Lethargy in Children
Lethargy in children is common and requires no treatment in most cases. However, lethargy in children can also be a result of a disease like meningitis. To know what causes lethargy in children, read on...
Infant Fever After Shots
One of the natural reactions of immunization are infant fever after shots. Although no parents likes this, it is important to understand that infant fever after vaccination is a sign that the child's immune system is becoming stronger. Read on to know more.
Height and Weight Chart for Children
The height and weight chart for children is only a tool of reference, as it is useful in understanding the average measurements at a certain age. Depending on the sex, age, ethnicity, diet and the genes inherited, the accurate measurements of height and the corresponding weight of your child may differ with the chart, presented in this article.
Stuffy Nose Remedies for Babies
Stuffy baby nose makes your baby feel very uncomfortable and irritated all the time. It is one of the common health problems that infants face and can be treated easily with the help of some home remedies. This article will guide you with some easy and simple stuffy nose remedies for babies...
Ideal Weight for Children
Ideal weight for children can be defined as the recommended body weight with reference to the height and age of the kid. For estimating the ideal body weight for children, body mass index (BMI) calculation is a simple and reliable method.
Children's Height Charts
Wondering what children's height charts are all about? Read on to know the what, how, why of it!
Pinworms in Children
Pinworms are small, white and slender thread-like worms that infest the intestinal tract. It is one of the most common parasitic infection, especially in kids, in the United States of America.
Homeopathy and Eczema in Children
Eczema is a common skin disorder observed in children. Treating eczema is a challenging task for pediatrics as a child's skin is very sensitive and conventional therapy often worsens the condition. However, homeopathic remedy for eczema has several advantages over conventional therapy. Read on to know more.
Basic First Aid for Kids
Basic first aid know-how helps children deal with emergency situations. One needs to teach children about being mentally prepared for emergencies.
Heart Murmurs in Infants
Heart murmur is the extra sound other than the normal sound of the heartbeat. Many parents get panicked when their babies have a heart murmur. Most of the time, heart murmurs do not have any effect on the child's health. To know more about heart murmur, read on...
Kawasaki Disease: Symptoms and Treatment
Kawasaki disease, an illness more common among kids, is characterized by high fever and irritability in the early stages. If untreated, this ailment can cause heart disease. Kawasaki disease is treated by administering medications like immunoglobulin...
Importance of Physical Activity for Children
Today, children are victims of a lot of education-related stress and peer pressure. Besides, the advent of the internet technology and the introduction of screen-oriented applications have dominated their leisure time. The importance of physical activity for children cannot be ignored.
Shaken Baby Syndrome - Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
Every year, at least 1200 to 1500 cases of shaken baby syndrome surface in America alone. Shaken baby syndrome is a single largest cause of infant death around the world.
Health Tips for Kids
Parents today, need to think about keeping their kids healthy the natural way to combat various health problems. Here are some health tips for kids, which parents need to use to keep the child in good health.
Outdoor Games for Children
"Hide and seek", "Dear country we need soldiers", "Ducks and Hunters", "The Peacock", "Buzz" are five games children greatly enjoy in the summer with friends in the neighborhood or out picnicking!
What's in Your Kid's Lunch?
All parents try to feed their children what's best: but what's really in the food you're giving them?
Video Games and Your Child's Health
There has been much debate about the harmful effects of the violence in video games. What about non-violent video games? Can video games affect your children's mental, emotional, or even physical health?
Making Fitness freaks out of Children
Child is the father of man, we see how in this discussion. People may find it hard to believe that children need a diet and fitness plan.
Girl Child Needs More Health
As the source of the coming generations, the girl child needs to be better looked after, nutritionally at least. How far is this being done??
Nestlé USA Pledges to Make Changes in Advertising to Children
The Council of Better Business Bureaus has approved Nestlé USA’s advertising pledge as a participant in the Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative.
Sex Change Operations for Kids?
Boston Children’s Hospital has opened a new clinic that offers sex changes for kids, some as young as seven years old.