First country in the world to ban disposable nappies
Vanuatu is the first country in the world to ban disposable nappies. The new legislation is due to come into force in 2020, by which time parents must find alternative ways to change their babies.
Peace and happiness - certainty will give it to you
Confident fatherhood is an opportunity for a peaceful and happy life for the whole family. For it provides a sense of security, improves relationships and enables deep family bonds to be formed. What...
Which fats are good for school-age children?
A second breakfast is a quick meal that requires little effort. However, when preparing it, parents want to make sure that their child eats something not only tasty but also healthy and wholesome. At...
A few words about baby-slinging
A few years ago, babywearing in slings was not at all associated with European countries. Today, on the streets of both large and small towns and cities, it is increasingly common to see mothers...
Coloured plaque on the tongue - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
White, yellow, greenish or even...black. We are talking about plaque on the tongue. It turns out that plaque can be a sign not only of insufficient oral hygiene, but also of an ongoing serious...
Ways of diagnosing coeliac disease
Diagnosing coeliac disease in children is best started with genetic tests. These are even recommended by the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (or ESPGHTN N)....
What is toxocariasis?
Toxocariasis is classified as a zoonotic disease. Only a small number of people are aware that it is a dangerous parasitic disease.
Adrenoleukodystrophy
Adrenoleukodystrophy is a fatal disease that affects men more often. It occurs very rarely.
About developing the ability to learn - how to raise a genius
Parents dream of raising polite, clever and problem-free children. It is the dream of many parents that their child will enjoy learning. So is it possible to raise a....genius?
Seasonal vaccination of children
Autumn is the time to decide whether or not we should vaccinate our child against flu. What are the arguments in favour of vaccinating children?
A baby's intelligence drinking breast milk - truth or myth?
Recent scientific studies show that a baby's drinking of breast milk from its mother's breast makes it develop much better than babies who drink formula milk.
Tear duct obstruction - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Lacrimal duct obstruction is among the ailments that occur quite frequently in infants. This is due to the abnormal formation of the nasolacrimal duct in foetal life, which remains closed/obstructed...
Pompe's disease - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Glycogenosis type II, is otherwise known as Pompe's disease. It is a rare genetic disease (lysosomal storage diseases) and is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. It was described in 1932 by...
When to test your child's hearing?
The birth of a child is a great joy for parents. Everyone wants their baby to be healthy and full of energy. That is why it is important to remember about regular checkups and visits to the doctor.
Is it safe to serve fast food to children?
Children love food from popular fast-food outlets. Fast-food tempts with its taste, aroma, colourful box or accompanying toy. By succumbing to a toddler's persuasion to go out to a restaurant for...
Effects of tobacco smoke on children
As is well known, tobacco damages health. When smoking, two fumes are produced: main and side fumes.
Child abuse can cause personality disorders
Personality disorders are an extremely difficult problem to diagnose.
A pet at home
What can a child learn from interacting with an animal? Research talks about the development of emotions, empathy, tolerance, responsibility and self-control.
What do young children most commonly suffer from?
The health problems of young children and babies cluster around three items.
Migraine in a child - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Headaches are one of the most common reasons for parents to visit the paediatrician with their child. When they are paroxysmal, accompanied by photophobia, hypersensitivity to sounds, tastes, nausea,...
