Keep infant less than 3 months old away from those who have cold.
Ensure that your child gets all vaccinations so that cold does not develop into bacterial infection.
The habit of washing hands plays an important role in preventing cold. Teach your kids to wash hands after sneezing, coughing and touching face. You must also wash your [...]
Antibiotics are of no use for treating common colds as colds are caused by viruses and not bacteria. Using antibiotics unnecessarily will result into antibiotics resistance which will prove to be harmful in the long run. Hence do not use antibiotics for colds unless it is some bacterial infection caused due to the cold.
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The best way to treat a cold is to let it pass on its own; no medication will help to cure it.
When you child shows no interest in food, you need to make sure that he or she gets required fluids to avoid dehydration.
Avoid OTC (over the counter) medication for colds in children younger than [...]
Cold usually do not need to be treated however in case your child shows these symptoms they need medical attention-
If your child develops a fever of more than 110.40 F after first few days of cold along with crankiness, vomiting and pus draining from ears then the cold may have developed into ear infection. And [...]
Children get infected from their siblings, parent’s caregivers and other children. The Cold virus is present in the nose, mouth and eyes and children generally have the habit of putting fingers or things in their mouth. If infant share toys or play together they are quite prone to spreading the virus to others.
Also children are in [...]
Common cold is caused by the infection of a virus that affects the nose, throat and sinuses. There are about 100 different types of viruses in the air and children or infants are especially prone to them because of their developing immune system, which isn’t immune to most of the cold viruses yet. Once they [...]
Do you sometimes feel more like a referee than a parent? Here are some tips for constructively dealing with sibling rivalry in your family
Make them see the positive picture
While your older kid may feel left out by the affection given to his younger sibling, and while the younger sibling may feel bossed around by their [...]
No matter how hard you try to keep the peace, your children are likely to fight over toys, tattle on one another, and tease and criticize each other. Sibling fighting is a natural part of growing up. Here are some tips on managing conflict between your children.
Never ignore, talk
When introducing a new baby into a [...]
All siblings fight. It’s part of growing up. But often parents get drawn into the middle of a sibling fight and feel forced to take sides. It can be hard for parents to know how to handle a fight between siblings because often parents do not see the entire fight. So, if you walk in [...]
Sibling rivalry among children is perfectly normal. This rivalry is based on a child’s need to get all the attention that they need to strive. Here is how you can avoid Sibling Rivalry:
Spend time with each child individually.
Never compare, but encourage healthy competition
Appreciate and nurture talent in each child
Listen to both sides, and be impartial
Encourage [...]