Hand, foot and mouth disease is a relatively common viral illness that usually affects children under the age of five. The disease, which lasts around a week, causes fever-like sores to form on the hand, mouth and feet. Depending on the severity of the disease, sores might also form on the buttocks and legs.
Seeing tiny, white specks in your child’s hair might cause panic, but head lice is a very common problem for children. In fact, between six and 12 million children get infected with head lice each year. It’s usually spread by direct head-on-head contact. However, because lice can survive for a short period of time on […]
Do you worry your child isn’t getting the proper nutrients because they’re picky about what they eat? For children lacking proper nutrition, vitamin supplements in the proper dosages might be beneficial.
Measles is a hot topic right now. Every news station is covering the current outbreak that’s affecting hundreds of people throughout the country. It’s important to be well-informed in order to properly protect you and your children. While vaccinating your child is a personal decision, it has become a public health issue where both the […]
New mothers often wonder how breastfeeding impacts their diet and nutrition. Though breastfeeding doesn’t cause any major changes in diet, there are some things to keep in mind if you are breastfeeding your infant. Eat a well-balanced diet The baby will receive the proper nutrition from breast milk regardless of the foods you are eating. […]
Considering breastfeeding for your newborn? Here are a few helpful tips that may make your decision on whether to breastfeed or use formula easier: