Archives for January 2007

Bad breath (halitosis) in toddlers tends to surprise parents as it is generally thought to occur only in grown-ups. Leftover food particles could cause breath odor in a healthy child. Food particles can be stuck between the teeth, at the gum line, on the tongue, or on the surface of the tonsils. The resulting bacterial build-up will react with saliva and cause bad breath.Here … [Read more...] about Did You Know that Bad Breath is an Indicator of Bad Dental Hygiene?

Your toddler is 68 weeks old. He will often show recognition for words you speak, or pictures and objects you show him, which shows that how much he's been learning and assimilating. Around this time you might also notice his attention span reducing. But this is quite common at this age so don't let it alarm you. … [Read more...] about Your Toddler Assimilates Information

Toddlers are prone to ailments easily and frequently. However, they also tend to recover rather quickly once given proper treatment.Some of the common ailments that are likely to attack your toddlers include fever, skin infections, cough/cold, dental problems etc. You can treat minor ailments by yourself with the help of a well-stocked medicine chest. However, please note that … [Read more...] about Help your Sick Toddler

Although it is very common, watching toddlers holding their breath can be a frightful thing for a parent to experience. Some call it the ‘nuclear option’ in a child’s weaponry. About 20 percent of toddlers use this technique to express their discontent or to get what they want – and considering the effect, they often do. These spells are usually part of a child’s temper … [Read more...] about Breath-Holding: Is it a Cause For Alarm and What You Can Do About it

Your toddler is 67 weeks old. Remind yourself that soon you'll be able to leverage his desire for more autonomy by teaching him how to dress and brush his teeth by himself. … [Read more...] about Encourage your Toddler to Learn to Do things Independently