Archives for December 2006

Pica is an eating disorder relating to the consumption of non-nutritive substances. It’s common for children to put all sorts of things, from clay and dirt, to crayons, in their mouths. Usually, all it takes is a basic amount of parental supervision and instruction to keep the growing child from consuming unsuitable substances. However, sometimes children develop an abnormal … [Read more...] about Is it Abnormal or Harmful For Your Child to Eat Inedible Substances?

The Pacifier Thermometer records your baby's temperature in a comfortable, non-invasive way. It beeps on completing reading and glows red if the temperature registers at 99.9 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. The Fever Alert feature makes it especially useful for taking your baby's temperature in the dark.   … [Read more...] about Pacifier Thermometer

Your baby is thirty-three weeks old. If you find your baby plays difficult with you, he's probably testing limits to see how far you go before acceding to his demands. At such times, it's up to you to take charge; gently but firmly say 'no' to let him know that his behavior is unacceptable. … [Read more...] about Teach your Baby to understand ‘No’

At eight months of age, your baby is old enough to communicate and interact with you in many different and interesting ways. This is a good time to start developing a close bond with your baby. The best way to do this is to take every opportunity you can to play with your baby. Playtime can be fun for both, parents as well as babies, and offers great possibilities for … [Read more...] about Playing with your Eight Month Old Baby

Babies are often susceptible to ear infections. Medically termed as acute otitis media, ear infections usually develop because of fluid or bacteria collecting around the eardrum. Typically, the Eustachian tube, connecting the middle ear to the back of the nose and throat allows such fluids to drain out from the region around the middle ear. However, when the Eustachian tube is … [Read more...] about How To Protect Your Baby From the Pain of Ear Infection