A clean, healthy baby doesn’t need massage, medically —Expert
The arrival of a new baby is always something special and a reason to celebrate. Most cultures around the world…
Cleaning baby’s ear with cotton buds does more harm than good —Expert
Some of us have grown up seeing mothers stocking up on earbuds or cotton swabs to regularly clean their children’s…
Paracetamol and children: Why dose matters for effectiveness, safety
Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) has long been a standard remedy for fever and pain in children. It’s effective and available without a…
Parents are often wrong about when children should take antibiotics
Coughs, runny noses, sore throats, and earaches are an inevitable part of life with young children. But a survey suggests…
Steady weight gain, sign that your baby is healthy and feeding well —Expert
During infancy and childhood, children gain weight and grow more rapidly than at any other time in life. Mothers tend…
Injections in measles are safe, but not in suspected polio case —Expert
Claims that babies who have measles cannot take injections in their treatment have been circulating in many communities. Similarly, a…
Sometimes, a good cry in labour is not helpful or therapeutic, experts say
Crying - Labour is emotional, too! It’s not unusual for a woman in labour to cry, scream or curse at…
Is walking barefoot bad for your child?
WALKING barefoot might be something many people only do at home. But for many, walking or even exercising barefoot is…
Sore throat relief: What’s the best medicine to use for children?
Sore throat is a common problem during childhood and is usually the result of a bacterial or viral infection. However,…
Impact of school desk on children’s health, learning
SCHOOLS are the second home for students and they spend between five to seven hours of their useful time in…
‘Regular deworming is important for both kids and adults’
PARENTS need to pay more attention to a child’s health in their growing years. Among health issues that affect children…
Malnutrition can cut your child’s height short by 20cm
Genetics play a large part in how tall a person is. Once a person reaches adulthood and stops growing, they…
Taking morning-after pill protects against pregnancy, not STIs —Experts
EMERGENCY contraception, also known as the morning-after pill, can prevent up to over 95% of pregnancies when taken within 5…
Diarrhea: How a mother’s perception of feeding practices determines her child’s survival
Diarrhea accounts for one in five deaths amongst children in Nigeria. In-home management of childhood diarrhea, cultural diversity exists in…
Caution needed in paracetamol use in pregnancy —Experts
PARACETAMOL is regarded by many as a safe and effective painkiller to take during pregnancy. Now, researchers in a new…
Self-injected contraceptives: Family planning made easy
Self-care is becoming more prevalent across industries to empower consumers and increase convenience. In financial services, digital solutions such as…
Sometimes playful, overexcited children need help —Expert
PLAYING is fun. It is good for the child’s learning and their healthy development, no matter how old they are.…
Why early screening for sickle cell disease is desirable
HENRY, a nine-year-old boy was diagnosed with sickle-cell disease when almost every other week his mother needed to bring him…
Colic not synonymous with crying —Expert
The reality is, all babies cry. Crying is a baby’s only way of communicating his needs. But it’s also his…
Be careful lifting or grabbing a child by the arms
Safety is a thing many parents are concerned about when a baby is around. Making sure the house is clean, …
