Covers all topics about baby and child health, common health problems, disease, and how to avoid them.
When babies develop allergic reactions after drinking cow’s milk or formula made from cows’ milk, you can suspect that they are allergic to cow milk
Formula-fed babies are more likely to experience constipation than exclusively breastfed babies. So, parents often want to know whether their baby's
As infants may go for extended periods without a bowel movement, it can be hard to tell when they are constipated. Learning a few basic facts about
Colic is excessive crying in healthy babies without any major cause. It can be frustrating, very stressful and sometimes scary, but it’s not believed
Many things can make kids throw up, such as motion sickness, illness or even stress. Most of the time however, vomiting is caused by gastroenteritis,
Jaundice is one of the most common conditions that can affect newborn babies. Around 6 out of every 10 babies develop it, but only around 1 in 20
Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is a common eye infection and most children will suffer from it at least once while they are growing up. In
Children often have to visit their doctor because of skin rashes. While some rashes are itchy and come with fever, others can be mild and just show
Roseola is a mild viral infection that usually affects children between 6 months and 2 years of age. Roseola is common and most children do get
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is a viral infection common in children. As the name suggests it is characterized by sores in the mouth and a rash on the
Herpangina is a common childhood illness caused by a virus. Herpangina is characterized by small, blister-like ulcers on the roof of the mouth and in
The common cold is an infection of the upper part of the respiratory system. It affects the nose, throat, and empty cavities in the skull called
Cough is a common sickness for children. It is usually caused by respiratory tract infections such as a cold. Only occasionally a cough may be caused
Influenza, or flu, is an infection of the respiratory tract caused by a virus. It affects the nose, throat, lungs and other parts of the body. The flu
Gastroenteritis (gastro) is a bowel infection, most often caused by a virus but can also be caused by bacteria or parasites. If your baby is less than
Painkillers can help ease pain and reduce fever. Paracetamol and ibuprofen are the safest and most effective painkillers for children. Never give your
At 4-6 months, when you start to introduce Your Child to solid foods, you should be careful and observant, when introducing foods that can cause
Drowning is the most common cause of death for children in Thailand. Learn about water safety to prevent a child from any accidents around water.
Nosebleeds are very common. Also called epistaxis, they occur when a small blood vessel in the lining of the nose bursts. This can happen easily,
Children are especially vulnerable to air pollution, as their lungs are still growing, and because children are so active, they breathe in a great
Babies are generally born with 20 baby teeth starting to get through the gums at about 6 months while for others they don’t come until around 1 year
Vitamin D helps our bodies use calcium to build and maintain strong bones and teeth.
Diarrhea is usually is not a sign of a serious illness, but it can make children lose fluids, salts, and minerals.
Many parents are unsure about when to start potty training. To find the right time for your child, it's important to watch for specific signs.
The foreskin is the skin that covers and protects the end of the penis.
Chickenpox is a contagious viral infection that causes fever and an itchy rash with spots all over the body. It is a common childhood illness in
A runny nose, also called rhinorrhea, happens when excess fluid drains from your child’s nose. The fluid is mucus that is thin or thick, clear or
Every healthy child will catch a fever from time to time. Still, a lot of parents feel worried experiencing a feverish child for the first time.
Immunization is one of the most important things you can do to protect your children’s health. If you fail to vaccinate, your child could become
Healthy teeth and gums are vital to children’s general well being. Good dental care starts therefore before the first baby teeth arrive.
Babies have thinner skin and underdeveloped melanin, so their skin burns easily. Too much unprotected exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays can
Letting children play with phones, can lead to serious mental and health problems later in life.
If your child has a rash, sniffles or sneezes often, it could be an allergy. Allergic reactions can be caused by cow milk, dust mites, pets and other
Head lice are tiny parasitic insects that live inside a child hair.
Healthy eyes are a critical part of kids' development. As many vision problems that are detected early, also can be treated, make eye checks part of
After delivery, babies usually lose 5 to 7 percent of body weight. Newborns then usually regain their birth weight within the first two weeks. Their
Most parents watch out for sugar intake but they may not be aware that kids are getting a high amount of salt in their diets which is equally bad.
Children younger than 2 years should not have any sugar added to their food or drinks. Unfortunately most milk products and fruit juices contain lots
Toddlers and young children need to eat a variety of foods to develop well. Starting exclusive with breast milk or formula, they later should get
Newborns sleep a lot, typically up to 16 hours a day. Although most don't stay asleep for more than two to four hours at a time, as they like to get
Every young child needs to sleep. It is the primary activity of the brain during early development. Many children have trouble falling asleep. But
It's normal for young children to refuse food. In fact, almost every child goes through a period of rejecting new foods. Fortunately, eventually most
Pain in your child's abdomen (stomach) is fairly common. But for children it might be difficult to locate the pain, which results in a hard time
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major cause of respiratory illness in young children. The virus infects the lungs and breathing passages.RSV