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It is best for parents to start and establish an oral health routine with their toddlers at an early age. Their role and guidance in their children’s dental care is very important until at least the age of 5.Sometimes, parents face many obstacles to simple activities like brushing teeth as toddlers tend to get cranky at bedtime or often forget to brush altogether. … [Read more...] about Care for your toddler’s teeth

Adenoviruses are viruses affecting both humans and animals and were initially isolated in human adenoids (tonsils)—hence the name. The infections caused by these viruses tend to cause illnesses mainly in your toddlers’ respiratory system. Children between the ages of 6 months and 2 years are most commonly susceptible to these infections.The common cold is the most typical … [Read more...] about Adenovirus, what’s that?

If you're visiting a petting zoo, fair, or farm with your toddlers, make sure there's a nearby hand-washing station that they can reach (if there isn't, skip getting up close and personal with the animals).   When your toddlers are near the animals or on their way to wash their hands after touching them, be careful to keep their hands away from their faces — don't let … [Read more...] about Guidelines to follow while visiting a petting zoo

Dangerous bacteria such as cryptosporidium and E. coli are both present on farm animals' coats, and both can sicken your toddlers if they ingest them. Cryptosporidium, for instance, can cause severe diarrhea that lasts up to a week, and E. coli causes fever, vomiting, and severe diarrhea.   In fact, E. coli 0157 — the strain that caused a rash of poisonings a few years … [Read more...] about What kind of risk is involved with being around animals?

Here are some healthy snacks that can be fixed in a snap:   Fruit Bricks: These are fun to play with, and they cover the fruit group. To make, dissolve three envelopes unflavored gelatin in 3/4 cup boiling water. Add one 12-ounce can frozen apple, orange or grape juice concentrate and stir until mixed. Pour into lightly sprayed 9-by-13-inch pan. Chill for several hours. … [Read more...] about More Healthy Snacks