The appearance of changes in a baby’s skin is very common during the first year of life, as the skin is still very sensitive and reacts against any type of substance, from sunlight to creams, shampoos and bacteria. Generally, skin changes are not serious and can be easily treated with creams and ointments recommended by […]
Continue Reading
Bronchitis in babies is the inflammation of the bronchi, which are structures responsible for transporting oxygen to and from the lungs, causing symptoms such as a constant dry cough or cough with mucus, fever and excessive tiredness. Bronchitis in babies is usually the result of an infection with viruses or bacteria, however it can also […]
Continue Reading
Inserting foods with iron for babies is extremely important, because when the baby stops exclusively breastfeeding and starts feeding at 6 months of age, his natural iron reserves have already run out, so when introducing a diversified diet, the baby needs to eat: Cooked red lentils: 2.44 mg of Fe per 100g of food; Salsa: […]
Continue Reading
Symptoms of the autism spectrum in babies are usually noticed after 12 months of birth, and it can be seen that the baby has difficulty communicating and playing with other children, although no physical changes appear, does not make sounds and does not respond when asked. called. In the presence of these signs, it is […]
Continue Reading
Childhood asthma is a condition that affects the lungs of babies and children, causing symptoms such as wheezing, coughing and some difficulty breathing, which can appear in childhood or just in adolescence. Asthma in babies and children is more common when one of the parents is asthmatic, but it can also develop when there is […]
Continue Reading
Food allergy in babies is an immune system reaction that can cause symptoms such as red spots on the skin, itching, swelling in parts of the body or diarrhea after eating specific foods. This exaggerated reaction of the immune system is more common in babies after ingesting foods such as milk and/or dairy products, eggs, […]
Continue Reading
The Heimlich maneuver is a technique used in cases of choking, to remove the piece of food or object that may be interrupting breathing and save the person’s life. In this maneuver, the hands are used to put pressure on the choking person’s diaphragm, which causes a forced cough and causes the object to be […]
Continue Reading
Some home remedies, such as banana and papaya baby food or sweet potato and carrot baby food, contain a good amount of fiber and are an excellent natural way to stimulate your baby’s bowel movements, helping to treat constipation. According to the Brazilian Society of Pediatrics, these remedies can be used from 6 months or […]
Continue Reading
Flu symptoms in babies can be combated with some home remedies that may be recommended by the pediatrician according to the baby’s age. A good option is orange juice with acerola, which is rich in vitamin C, helping to strengthen the immune system and fighting flu in babies over 6 months more effectively. In the […]
Continue Reading
Constipation is common in babies and children, especially in the first months of life, because the digestive system is not yet well developed, and around 4 to 6 months, when new foods begin to be introduced. There are some home remedies that are considered safe and can be used to regulate a child’s intestinal transit, […]
Continue Reading