It was a tragic night for Mr. and Mrs. Peterson as they realized that their 3-month-old Joel wouldn’t wake up from his sleep. The doctors couldn’t explain the possible cause of this sudden death. After the autopsy, the doctors concluded that the cause of death is known as SIDS. WHAT IS SIDS? SIDS…
After your kid grows their first few teeth, it becomes important to switch from gentle foam cleaning to a toothbrush. However, it’s not often a straightforward venture. Even after seeking advice from a dentist, you encounter another challenge when you visit a drugstore or supermarket looking for a toothbrush suitable for your kid. The choices…
We all care for our smile because we know it’s the first thing many people notice when we first see them. It’s very important to note that good dental care has to start from the early stages of life. That is why you must ensure that your children’s teeth are healthy. Tips to…
At birth, a baby boy should have both testicles in the scrotum. Sometimes, it happens that parents can not feel these organs. That should always be a cause for concern. Doctors refer to this condition as ‘undescended testis,’ also known as cryptorchidism. Let’s see why this happens in some babies. What Are Undescended…
A child can be born with two or more fingers joined together. Doctors call this condition ‘Syndactyly.’ Sometimes, we see it in the toes, but it is more common with the fingers, where it occurs in both hands half of the time. It is a condition that doctors can diagnose at birth because…
On children’s health today, let’s learn about the common dermatologic condition that is Impetigo. What Is Impetigo? This is quite a common and highly contagious skin infection affecting mainly infants and young children. It is usually seen in the form of reddish sores on the face, especially around the nose and mouth, and…
Most children after the age of two become quite playful and determined to explore their immediate environment and can become quite a handful for their parents or caregiver. This could then come in the way of their parent’s especially the mother’s daily activities that eventually, the decision to send the kid to school becomes…
Let’s talk about child health today. Has your child refused to eat his or her favorite delicacies, and has a fever, or is crawled up to a corner holding his jaw, or is outrightly crying and restless? There might be something wrong with the tooth which could require an extraction. What Is…
Mother-to-Child Transmission of hepatitis B remains a leading cause of the infection in a country like Nigeria. This is why mothers who go for antenatal care are routinely screened for the virus. All is well when a pregnant woman tests negative for the virus, but all hope is not lost if she turns out…
Babies love to breastfeed. The most likely reason any baby is refusing the mother’s breast is that they are full. If this is the case, there isn’t much to worry about. They’ll be back hungry and craving for more. However, it is different when a mother knows her child hasn’t had any food…