Baby's first baths
For the first nine months, the baby's natural environment in its mother's belly is water. It is therefore no surprise that all newborns love bathing and it is one of the most pleasant daily rituals...
When a child's eye "escapes"...
In most cases, the condition appears between the ages of one and five. However, strabismus can also affect older children - they are at risk of developing it until the age of eight, that is, until...
The diet of a young allergy sufferer
What should you do if you discover that your child is allergic? A doctor's diagnosis may sound frightening, but it's not worth panicking and taking advice from friends or unverified information,...
Child-safe kitchen
Preparing dinner and looking after your child at the same time is no easy task. It only takes a moment of inattention for curious little hands to wander into a hot oven or start fiddling with the...
How do you convince your child about braces?
You have recently been to the orthodontist with your child. The doctor has determined the need for permanent braces for your child. You are happy that your child will have a beautiful smile when he...
Speech development in the child
One of the most common questions asked to the paediatrician is about the normal intellectual development of the young child and, in particular, about speech development. In the following article,...
What impact does birth order have on children's development? Part 2: the next child in the family
The second part of the text on the specificity of children's development according to their birth order presents the typical characteristics of children born second and third in a family.
What impact does birth order have on children's development? Part 1: firstborns
The birth order has a significant impact on the character and development of children. The following article outlines the specifics of the development of the firstborn child, highlighting the...
My child is taking legal highs
Parents have reason to be concerned. There are increasing reports of fatal cases of young people using legal highs. Until recently, substances were legally available on the market. The government...
Reliability of strip tests in children with suspected urinary tract infections
The reliability of rapid strip tests and urine microscopy in the diagnosis of urinary tract infections in children was assessed.
Mum, I want to be just like you!
Little girls become like their mothers, teenagers rebel against them. When a woman becomes a young mother, it is she who serves with her wisdom and help with her newborn baby. It is by her side that...
Chronic HCV infection in children
Chronic hepatitis C (HCV infection) is a serious health problem. This paper provides basic information on the possible sources of infection, the most common symptoms, diagnostic methods and treatment...
Excessive iron supply in infant nutrition
An infant's excessive intake of iron can be as harmful as its deficiency. This risk is paradoxically particularly high in children from highly developed countries.
Young child's air travel
The aeroplane is an increasingly popular means of transport. Even small infants often travel by it.
Instant teas for babies and young children
If an infant or young child requires additional supplementary feeding (in addition to drinking standard milk meals), so-called instant teas are usually recommended.
Bronchial asthma - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Severe exacerbations, which are sometimes life-threatening conditions, can occur in the course of asthma in children. Exacerbations can occur unexpectedly and develop very rapidly.
Allergy in a child - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Allergy is a condition that is largely genetically determined. In particular, it concerns the so-called type I allergic reaction, associated with the production of specific IgE antibodies (atopy).
Modified milk type 2 (follow-on milk)
Follow-on milk is a modified milk mixture intended for the feeding of babies over 4 months of age.
Modified milk type 1 (infant milk)
Infant milk is a modified milk mixture intended to be given to babies in the first 4 months of life. Correct feeding during this period is particularly important as, in the first 4 months of life,...
Baby's head sweating
Visibly increased sweating of the skin in a baby is usually most evident on the baby's head. Such a phenomenon often causes parents concern.
