Omphalitis Omphalitis is an bacterial infection of the umbilical cord stump, the umbilicus and/or surrounding tissues, occurring primarily in the neonatal period ((Painter K, Feldman
Kids sore throat Sore throat also called pharyngitis, is common at any age and can be caused by many things, from viral infections (most often,
What are Epstein pearls Epstein pearls are small, firm, white, keratin-filled cysts located on the mid-palatal raphe at the junction of the hard and soft
Dehydration in kids Dehydration might happen if your child has lots of diarrhea and vomiting, doesn’t drink enough liquids, exercises a lot or sweats a
What is an episiotomy An episiotomy also known as perineotomy, is a minor surgical incision that widens the opening of the vagina and perineum during
How to brush teeth for kids Brushing your child's teeth should begin when the teeth first begin to come in, or as directed by your
How to teach kids to read Contrary to what some people believe, learning to read is not a 'natural' process that happens all on its
Toddler discipline Discipline is about helping your child learn how to behave – as well as how not to behave. Discipline works best when you
How to bathe a newborn Bathing a newborn can be tricky at first, especially if your newborn seems unhappy in the bath. A few simple
Can you give babies honey? No. Babies younger than 1 year old should not be given honey because of the risk of infant botulism. Infant