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Watching an infant grow during the early stages of his life is probably the most exciting moment of everyone's life. Everyday the baby opens a new chapter of development for his parents. Right from the tender age of 2 months, you can see the exciting developments and growth of a baby. The baby becomes more alert and mobile as the days pass by. So, what are the things that we can expect during the developmental stage of 4 to 6 months of a baby? No matter how long it takes, bu...
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As the baby grows, its parents monitor its growth and development. Babies at the age of 7 to 9 months show rapid growth in their ability to climb stairs and stand in the crib. Once the baby becomes more mobile and inquisitive, its development really takes off. During this stage your baby may surprise you with new abilities everyday. However, you must also prepare yourself as mobility also brings with it lot of responsibility, especially with...
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Every parent is sensitive towards the health of the child. During the developmental age, a child may undergo number of diseases. Parents need not to get panic due to such conditions. It is because the child's bodies in the early ages are actually trying to build a robust immune system. The immune system develops only after exposure to a multitude of germs. Young children are more prone to infectious diseases as their body serves ...
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Delivering a baby is the most important and memorable day in every women's life. Once the baby is born, parents are loaded with number of responsibilities related to the child's health and development. One has to take utmost care of the baby as he is solely dependant on parents for the better growth. Some of the most essential areas of concern for parents (especially mother) are to take care of her diet, necessity and problems. Bathing a baby is again the most critical part of the mother as the body of baby is so small and tender. During the...
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Watching an infant grow during the early stages of his life is probably the most exciting moment of everyone's life. Everyday the baby opens a new chapter of development for his parents. Right from the tender age of 2 months, you can see the exciting developments and growth of a baby. The baby becomes more alert and mobile as the days pass by. So, what are the things that we can expect during the developmental stage of 4 to 6 months of a baby? No matter how long it takes, bu...
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As the baby grows, its parents monitor its growth and development. Babies at the age of 7 to 9 months show rapid growth in their ability to climb stairs and stand in the crib. Once the baby becomes more mobile and inquisitive, its development really takes off. During this stage your baby may surprise you with new abilities everyday. However, you must also prepare yourself as mobility also brings with it lot of responsibility, especially with...
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Paediatric endocrinologist Archana Arya treats obese chilDr.en at the Centre for Child Health in Gangaram Hospital all the time, but even she was surprised to see a 14-month-old baby weigh 17 kg last week.
The boy's weight should have been between 8 and 11 kg. After ruling out all clinical causes of his obesity — hypothyroidism, pituitary gland disorder or genetic synDr.omes may cause weight gain — Arya concluded that the baby was obese because he was being fed every...
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Breast milk is the most wholesome and nutritious diet for the new born. It consists of nutrients and antibodies against various bacteria and immunoglobulins which are absent in formula and packaged baby powders or even cow's milk and buffalo's milk. It fulfills all the needs of the baby. Breast feeding is usually advised for six to nine months in normal infants and for twelve to fifteen months in pre-term infants. Breast feeding protects the infant from many infectious diseases, prevents or delays many lifestyle disorders, and also strengthens the emotional and intellectual bond between mother and infant.
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