Vaccine phobia is a common occurrence. A study says that 63% of children aged between 6-17 years had a fear of needles. This can lead to extreme anxiety and withdrawal symptoms. You might have to face cancelled or delayed vaccine…
What Parents Must Know About Lactose Intolerance in Children
Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest the lactose in dairy products. Roughly, 65% of the human population has this condition with the number reaching 90% for specific ethnic groups. For example, 60-65% Indians suffer from milk allergy. The signs…
How to Prepare Your Child for an Open Heart Surgery
Regardless of your age or experience, an open heart surgery can be intimidating. And if it is a pediatric surgery, both the child and the parents could be stressed. The good news is that highly trained child heart specialists, along…
Getting your child vaccinated? Look out for these signs & symptoms
As a parent, one of the most important things you can do for your child is to have them vaccinated against deadly diseases. Doing this on time will help protect your child against several severe conditions. To know how to…
Important growth milestones for toddlers
There’s no denying that every child is different therefore, the growth pattern of every child is also different. Parents often ask medical experts about the right method to track their child’s growth for the first 36 months. There are baby…
What Does Cardiac Arrhythmia Mean for My Child?
In 2018, 6.2 million young adolescents and children succumbed to preventable diseases, according to data released by UNICEF. Non-communicable ailments, like cardiovascular diseases, are one of the major causes of health risks among children. The good news, however, is that…
Septal Defect – A Detailed Overview
Congenital Heart Disease affects 1.35 million newborns globally. A study carried out on 34,517 people in North Central India found that 661 had CHD, which equals 19.14 per 1,000 individuals, according to a report by the National Center for Biotechnology…
When to see a pediatric gastroenterologist in Chennai
Kids can be non-stop eaters and also choose to fussy be at times. They may often complain about stomach pain when they’re grumpy, or not even say a word when they truly feel bad. Most kids might develop predictable eating…
Use these food styling tips to encourage kids to finish tiffin
Kids are picky eaters. They almost throw a fit when it comes to eating green veggies or fruits. Even if you try to get creative with tiffin snacks and meals, kids always want to try and eat something new and…
5 Iron-Rich Tiffin Ideas For Picky Eaters
It is crucial to ensure that children, especially toddlers get the required amount of iron necessary for their growth and development during the initial years. Iron is a mineral that helps in delivering oxygen to cells in the body. Iron…