‘Baby Health’

Baby Diseases – Ringworm in Infants

Saturday, March 27th, 2010

Ringworm in infantsHow to prevent and treat it?

Ringworm is a skin infection caused by microscopic fungi which, according to the affected area takes on different names: tinea pedis, t. unguium, t. capitis, t. corporis, t. cruris or ringworm of the skin, nails, head, body, and English.

The most widespread form is ringworm of the feet, also called athlete’s foot, affecting mainly children who frequent the gym or pool. It may not show signs or cause redness between the toes, before the skin to macerate and break, causing intense itching.

If not controlled, the rash may spread to the rest of the foot and spread to the nails and sole. To eliminate athlete’s foot provided under doctor’s prescription, you can apply an antifungal cream, being careful to wash before the child’s feet and drying them carefully.

The ointment should be applied for 2-3 weeks and at least one more week after the disappearance of ringworm, but, apparently, the foot is already cured. In general, healing requires 2-3 weeks. Meanwhile, the child must wear suitable footwear. Avoid putting a child or plastic shoes too tight shoes, are preferable shoes of leather or natural fibers, to be changed often.

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Baby Diseases – Jaundice in Baby

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

jaundice babyThe baby’s jaundice is not a real disease but a symptom that can indicate liver disease. When the baby has jaundice, their skin and sclera, the whites of the eyes assume a yellowish color. This is because the body quickly destroys red blood cells. Sometimes the stools are whitish and urine brown.

It is not a real disease but the symptoms that may indicate liver disease (eg hepatitis) or disorder can result in rapid destruction of red blood cells and, consequently, anemia, such as The fabismo. In general, red blood cells break down and are destroyed by the body every 120 days.

Hemoglobin, the protein that gives blood its bright red, is transformed into bilirubin, a yellowish color. Normally, the color change of the skin and sclera is so slow that it does not show. However, if red cells are destroyed quickly, the skin and whites of the eyes take on the characteristic yellow of jaundice.

This is a fairly common situation during the first days of life of the baby (jaundice is present in 60 per cent of children born at term and 80 percent of those born before term, caused mainly by the fact that child’s liver is still not entirely efficient), but less so in successive ages. The treatment of jaundice is different depending on the cause that has originated.

In the case of the newborn, for example, jaundice can have three different cases, depending on the underlying cause, be classified as physiological jaundice (treatment involves exposing the baby, the third to sixth day of life, blue light lamps during 12-hour cycles), jaundice due to breast milk (it may contain a hormone that decreases the liver’s ability to eliminate bilirubin) or jaundice due to an incompatibility between the blood of the mother and the child (thanks to prenatal testing, this problem can be identified from the beginning of pregnancy and can intervene to prevent its consequences).

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Baby Health – Protecting Your Baby from The Cold

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010

baby protectingToo warm, sudden changes of temperature, dryness in the air and mucus, greatest enemies of the newborn. Suavinex offers ten recommendations to prepare the baby before the arrival of the cold.

Autumn and winter are seasons especially complicated for baby care. It is important to prepare for the arrival of cold and thus avoid the inconvenience arising affecting newborn.

“First, there is an increase in the number who died from the syndrome of Sudden Infant Death (SIDS) among babies born in cold months,” explains Suavinex Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Bethlehem Benito, who notes that “to prevent it, is essential to avoid overheating the infant derived from excess heat and shelter. “The cold is not the main enemy of the baby but sudden temperature changes.
“You should watch the contrasts caused by the exits to cold places,” says Bethlehem.

Another important point is the question that requires specific care the baby’s skin during the colder seasons of the year. Great care is essential in feeding the baby with sufficient nutrients that will help strengthen your immune system.

Suavinex useful recommendations for preparing the baby before the arrival of cold

1 .- During the cold months is to avoid excessively entertain the baby or keep heat in rooms with very high, that might cause overheating body. Medical studies directly relate this factor to the increase during this time in infant deaths to SIDS.

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How to Reduce The Risk of Sudden Infant Death (SIDS) (Part 1)

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

prevention of SIDS

How can I reduce the risk of sudden death?

You can follow these tips to reduce risk. Here’s what the steps.

• Place your baby to sleep on your back preferably or alternatively on the side, never on your stomach

No doubt this is the first action you should take. While this so you can handle until the baby can roll over by itself, ie 5 or 6 months. However the risk of SIDS begins to decline significantly after this age. Therefore we do not have to worry if the night turns on its own.

• Do not smoke during pregnancy, or allow smoking around baby

You know how bad it may be the snuff during pregnancy. Also make sure after the birth of the place where the baby is free of smoke and ventilated. If you can not quit smoking is really important that you do inside your house, in any case come to the window, balcony or patio.

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Causes of Syndrome Sudden Infant Death (SIDS) (Part 2)

Friday, March 12th, 2010

SIDS

Which babies are more likely?

Babies under one year are at risk, but some babies are more likely to be affected than others if any of the following characteristics:

• Sleeping on the stomach

This is the factor that is most associated with SIDS. According to most investigations babies sleeping on their stomachs are at increased risk of death ranges from 2% to 12% according to the study. This risk increases further when the baby is accustomed to sleeping on his back and for some reason, put it to sleep face down, as may be the case when someone new starts to watch the baby (relative, babysitter or day care).

The hypothesis is that a baby sleeping face down are more prone to overheat faster, having apneas (breathing pauses) and inhaled and exhaled air, ie carbon dioxide.

• Excessive heat

Excessive heat can result from sleeping face down or because the baby is warm indoors and also increases the risk of SIDS. Furthermore it is also present in infants who are sheltered by others, especially if you have a fever or respiratory infections like bronchitis, bronchiolitis or pneumonia

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Causes of Syndrome Sudden Infant Death (SIDS) (Part 1)

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

SIDSWhat is the syndrome of sudden infant death?

SIDS (the acronym in English Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) or SIDS stands Castilian, also known as white death or cot death is sudden and unexpected death of a healthy baby before one year. No apparent cause and currently can only join the predisposing factors. It is not a disease, just as it is named can not be determined by any other means, such as autopsy, the cause of his death.

Most cases occur before the first year of life, especially from first to sixth month (90% of cases) and it usually happens at night while the baby is sleeping (in a smaller percentage is also given during the day while the baby naps).
In Argentina, every year more than 350 babies as a result of SIDS.

Why did it happen?

So far investigations worldwide, ensures that is always associated with multiple factors explain below.

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Protect The Baby from Infection

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

baby protection

If you are pregnant or plan to become, follow some simple steps to protect your unborn baby from infections that can cause serious complications.

Group B streptococcus

If you are pregnant, or know someone who is, you need to know about group B streptococcus, also known as GBS. About a quarter of all women have the bacteria that cause infection by group B streptococci These bacteria usually will not harm you or the people who have close contact, but can be dangerous to your unborn baby. Babies can get very sick and even die if their mothers pass GBS during birth. Therefore it is important to make testing of group B streptococci in each pregnancy.

If you are pregnant and have group B strep, your doctor may give you an antibiotic (usually penicillin) during labor to prevent these bacteria infect the baby. If you think you will undergo a cesarean delivery or you could just say, talk to your doctor as soon as possible.

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Baby Health – Tonsil Treatment in The Baby

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

tonsil in the babyWhat are tonsils?

Tonsillitis, commonly called angina, is the infection of the tonsils, the first human body’s defensive barrier against aggression from outside germs.

Why did it happen?

The tonsils are lymph nodes that belong to the defense system called the lymphatic system, responsible for contact with germs that enter our bodies and in response, launching a process that forms special cells to defend ourselves and kill germs that cause us diseases. However, sometimes glands do not act properly and we get sick.

The germs that can infect can be viruses or bacteria. It’s important to differentiate, since bacteria is essential if antibiotic treatment to prevent greater evils.

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Baby Care – Baby Health is A Treasure

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

The health of your baby is a treasure. To protect their welfare, is essential to pay attention to your health daily. And do not hesitate to consult your doctor: he is your best ally! A good start!

As soon as you start salirle first teeth, be sure to establish a routine of brushing and trying to come to a healthy diet, avoid excess sugar. It’s the best way to ensure healthy teeth for life. You will find tips on the teeth in the special section we have devoted to this subject.

Your baby looks around more and more interest? It’s normal, is discovering a whole new world! To develop and protect the vision of your baby only you have to follow our simple guidelines. Help your baby to focus and identify everyday objects and familiar faces.

A remedy for every situation

Too often, small accidents happen that cause a lot of tears. If you know how to treat small lesions quickly and with skill, both will gain. The first time you discover that your baby is allergic to something will cause a big impact. It should detect allergies before they affect your baby. Read our tips.

Prevention is better than cure, so it is very important to use vaccines to protect your child from infectious diseases. Discover when and why you should vaccinate your baby in this special section.

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Baby Health – Spots on The Baby

Monday, March 1st, 2010

They have a slightly irregular shape and an unmistakable tone brown. They can be located anywhere in the body of the child’s skin and at the time of birth is not usually spend a half-inch in diameter. They represent a greater concentration of melanin in certain areas of the skin.

What to do?

This sign in the skin also is benign, provided that the number of spots is limited (maximum 3). If there are many (more than 7) or increase as the child grows, you should consult your pediatrician.

Ephelides

These tiny spots on baby’s skin, light brown, appearing between 2 and 5 years, when the child begins to sunbathe. They are located precisely in the areas of the body most exposed to light: the cheeks, shoulders, nose and hands.

The freckles, which are often confused with moles, are a specific characteristic of children with fair skin and blond or red hair. The freckles warn the body’s inability to produce melanin in a proper manner so as to afford adequate protection against the aggression of the sun.

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