Teething and constipation: what should every parent know?
Teething is often an unpleasant period for a young child when the first teeth begin to erupt. Sometimes it is a lengthy process and children may experience various discomforts such as pain,...
10 things to avoid when caring for a newborn baby
We serve up useful information for new parents and beyond. Find out what to avoid when caring for a newborn.
Care of the intimate area in newborns
The correct care of the baby's skin is a key element in comprehensive baby care. The skin of the intimate area, due to its specific characteristics, requires special treatment. The treatment differs...
Diapering: what can be done to prevent potty training becoming a parent's nightmare?
Parents of young children often wonder whether their child is developing at the right pace. When asking paediatricians about this, they often hear that it is possible to define certain intervals,...
Increased body weight may be linked to early first menstruation in women and girls
Obesity in girls and women may be one of the factors accelerating the entry into puberty. This was the conclusion reached by a group of US researchers from Boston, California and North Carolina...
Mothers' experience of racial prejudice affects the development of their children's brains
Does the experience of social inequality or racial prejudice during pregnancy affect the development of their offspring's functional connections during the fetal period?
The amount of sleep in infants reflects their developmental pattern
Infants who need more frequent naps during the day have a smaller vocabulary and lower cognitive skills. This is according to a study carried out by a team from the University of East Anglia in...
Sunburn - how to protect your child's delicate skin
Sunburn in children occurs much faster in toddlers than in adults. The effects of sunburn are reddened skin and blisters. How do you deal with sunburn? How can you counteract it?
How do you care for the umbilical cord stump? Find out now!
Throughout pregnancy, the umbilical cord is an important link between the mother's body and the baby's. Shortly after birth, the remnant of the umbilical cord, the umbilical cord stump, requires...
When should a baby start smiling?
Most new parents look at their babies very carefully - they want to make sure that their child is developing correctly. It is easy to find information on when a child should start walking or talking,...
What shampoo should I choose for my baby?
Ababy's head is one of the most sensitive parts of their body - it is very important to choose the right shampoo skilfully. It is important that it is gentle and safe. It should not cause irritation...
Electronic devices and their impact on children's development
Nowadays, we are exposed to electronic screens most of the time - after all, we use mobile phones, computers, televisions and tablets on a daily basis. Ithas long been known that too much use of...
Baby's dry facial skin: what can cause it?
Parents of young children are concerned about a wide variety of things - one of which is sometimes the state of their little ones' skin. In some newborns and babies, dry skin on the face is clearly...
How do I take care of my child's dry skin?
The problem of dry skin very often affects children. This type of skin requires special care as well as protection. Dry skin is associated with many bothersome symptoms (e.g. it can be rough,...
Water in a child's diet
Water is an essential ingredient for the functioning of living organisms. It is responsible for many processes, provides the supply for many reactions and is also the means of transport of products...
Sensory integration and children's speech development
Sensory integration is an element of a child's functioning that has a decisive impact on his or her development and ability to deepen his or her skills. Disturbances in the neurological organisation...
Contact eczema in babies - when it is dangerous
Contact eczema is an extremely serious form of eczema, characterised by the appearance of severe skin lesions where the skin has come into contact with an allergen. What happens when contact eczema...
Laser correction of a child's visual impairment
Long hours spent in front of a computer or smartphone screen are increasing the number of people with visual impairment. Thanks to the development of medicine, sufferers (including myopia and...
What footwear should I choose for my child?
When choosing footwear for a child, every parent should first consider what the footwear will be used for (e.g. walking, home) and how many hours the child will wear it. There is a lot of choice on...
When do girls stop growing?
That girls start growing earlier than boys is well known. However, when do they reach their final growth spurt? At what age should growth actually accelerate and what factors can accelerate or slow...
