A choking baby (infant) is every parent’s nightmare but knowing what to do will allow you to be immediately responsive should this ever happen to you. While the Heimlich maneuver is used for choking adults and older children, you actually don’t use the Heimlich maneuver on babies — instead, you perform a series of strikes …
Accidents happen, especially when kids are in the house, and being prepared with a first aid kit is always a great idea. Once you decide they’re ready, teaching your child how to use the kit will help enable them to care for themselves in any kind of emergency. Having a well-stocked first aid kit on …
Have you always been smaller than your classmates? Although every person should love his or her height, you might be wondering when you’ll catch up to your friends. Every person grows at a different rate depending on factors such as your genes and even how you care of yourself. But by getting proper nutrition and …
As a parent, one of the most important things you can do for your child’s well-being is ensure they eat a healthy, balanced diet. Maybe had one of those weeks where the only green thing that’s gone into your child’s mouth is a green toy? You might already know how difficult it can be to …
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Participating in a new or challenging activity can be intimidating for children of all ages. While you may be able to clearly see the long and short term benefits, it may take them a bit of time to build confidence and feel comfortable participating in an activity. However, you can help encourage them to participate …
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Feeding your newborn baby is a wonderful time for bonding with them, and it creates a lasting, loving relationship between you in addition to nurturing their physical growth. If you are choosing to bottle feed your baby expressed breastmilk or formula, you’ll need to prepare your bottle, hold your baby upright while feeding them, and …
