Toy Buying Tips for Babies & Young Children:
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) report, Selecting Appropriate Toys for Young Children in the Digital Era, offers guidance that can help you navigate the shopping isles. The best toys are those that match your child’s developmental skills and abilities and encourage the development of new skills. Get Back to Basics: Traditional Toy Categories Symbolic/pretend – Pretending […]
February 28, 2020
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What is Croup?
Croup is a condition that causes a swelling of the voice box (larynx) and windpipe (trachea). The swelling causes the airway below the vocal cords to become narrow and makes breathing noisy and difficult. It is most commonly caused by an infection. Croup most often affects children between the ages of 3 months and 5 years. […]
February 21, 2020
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Constipation
All children are different – and bowel patterns are no exception. Because of this, it’s sometimes hard to tell if your child is constipated. Infants, especially breast fed infants, may go a couple of days without a bowel movement and still not be constipated. Another might have relatively frequent bowel movements, but have difficulty passing […]
February 14, 2020
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Signs of Dehydration in Infants & Children
Mild to Moderate Dehydration: Plays less than usual Urinates less frequently (for infants, fewer than six wet diapers per day) Parched, dry mouth Fewer tears when crying Sunken soft spot of the head in an infant or toddler Stools will be loose if dehydration is caused by diarrhea; if dehydration is due to other fluid […]
February 7, 2020
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