Health
Astigmatism in childhood. How to detect it
When a child has a vision disorder, it is important to be aware of the signs, since children have difficulty expressing their reduced vision. How to detect that the child has astigmatism? It is very common for this disorder to go unnoticed because children can not compare their current vision abilit
At what age do the children pronounce each letter
Many parents worry when they see that their child does not pronounce the 'rr' correctly. However, you should always take into account the age of the child, since not all sounds begin to be pronounced at the same time. Sounds, like everything, also demand learning and an evolution of the child . We e
At what age stuttering is detected in children
Disfemia, better known colloquially as stuttering, is a communication disorder characterized by interruptions in the flow of speech: repetitions, prolongations or abnormal interruptions of sounds, syllables or words . Parallel signs of tension or facial or bodily effort related to the effort of spea
Atopic dermatitis, sweat and irritations
Summer sweats, atopic dermatitis, irritations of the baby's folds, diaper rash are some of the most common alterations that affect the delicate skin of the baby and child. The dermatologist Ángela Hernández Martín , a doctor from the Hospital Niño Jesús, in Madrid, offers us in this interview, grant
Atypical swallowing in children
Atypical swallowing is an incorrect habit that consists of an inadequate lingual position when swallowing. It is a very common disorder that many children present and can be a consequence of a great variety of factors that can trigger an inadequate swallowing. To correct this inappropriate habit, va
Autism and children's learning
Children with autism must acquire the social and communication skills que they do not have in order to relate to their peers. They can not learn them by imitation, like other children. You have to use specific strategies for them. The ideal is a non-special education, but specialized, within the fra
Autism through the eyes of a mother
The autism is a neurological disorder that is usually detected before 3 years of age and that is increasingly widespread. According to a recent report, in the United States, one in every 88 children has autism and has declared it a national epidemic. Working with these children from a young age is e
Babies can learn to sleep from the first day
The first four months of a baby's life are very important to get the baby to acquire good sleep habits. At this stage, the baby needs, in addition to affection and care, to sleep and be fed; It's that simple. His sleep is as irregular as his diet, so he needs to be educated. Baby's dream from the wo
Babies with constipation
Parents of babies with constipation should check the baby's stools and, in case of doubt, check with the pediatrician. There is no exact formula for evacuations or schedules to establish that a baby is constipated. It may be that a baby makes a bowel movement after each meal or lets a day or more pa
Spasms of the baby when sleeping
These movements or spasms that babies usually do in the first weeks of life sometimes turn out to be a little alarming, especially for first-time parents, but it is really something that should not be alarmed. In fact, surely you yourself will have experienced those same spasms at some time when you
Back pain in children
Walking stooping or sitting in an incorrect position on the school desk or doing homework can cause a back injury in children. If you want to teach your children how to sit properly and walk upright, take note of the tips to prevent and treat backaches of Dr. Domingo Carretero , specialist in Trauma
Bad postures that can cause injuries to children
Back to school brings with it the return of habits such as bad postures of children on their desk, in their transportation, when carrying their backpack or backpack and when doing homework. Specialists of the Column Unit of the Nisa Pardo de Aravaca Hospital, state that 27% of adolescents and 30% of
Basic kit for the baby
Many parents when their babies are born are a bit lost when it comes to knowing what first aid and emergency supplies they need for the newborn . Some families choose to buy a kit with all the necessary equipment, while others prefer to have their own products depending on the age and needs of their
Bathe the child. When to move from the bathtub to the shower
The bathroom is a magical moment for children. Since they are babies, it becomes un an instant of relaxation and enjoyment . As they grow up, the moment of relaxation becomes fun. And it is not strange that the child wants to stay in the water longer than recommended. But, what about the shower? Can
Bathe the newborn baby, yes or no?
The moment of the bath is one of the most exciting in the relationship between parents and children. It can happen that it is a moment of true pleasure for both, relaxation, meeting and space to share games or confidences, or vice versa, stress, noises, fights between siblings and between parents an
Beneficial foods for children's teeth
We are well aware of the harmful effects of refined sugars on our children's teeth. We also observed that children have teeth and teeth from very small to use, to chew. What is convenient for children to eat? The foods that benefit children are exactly ... all. All, if we understand by 'food' what n
Benefits of breast milk for babies with Down syndrome
Breastfeeding is the best form of nutrition for the newborn, and in the case of babies with Down syndrome, it is not different. Breastfeeding also has extra benefits in the diet of these children. In Guiainfantil.com we tell you what are the benefits of breast milk for babies with Down Syndrome and
Benefits of video games to treat childhood disorders
Many parents think that videogames are not good for children, but if the videogame is used, the results in the youngest are usually optimal. Another factor that influences when assessing whether a videogame is beneficial or not for a child is the time spent in front of a screen, since playing for a
Bipolar disorder in childhood
Bipolar disorder in children usually develops in older adolescents and young adults , although it can also appear in children as young as six years old. Sometimes parents realize that their child has extreme changes in behavior que or that their mood changes too abruptly. You may realize that all th
Body odor in children. Tips to avoid it
There are children who already smell their feet since they were little. Even babies. And there are children who begin to release body odor at an early age. At that time, the parents raise a question: Can my 6-year-old son use a deodorant for adults? What can I do to prevent bad body odor in the chil
