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Good nutrition is vital for a child to grow healthy and strong. Eating well not only affects your physical growth , but also to their intellectual development.

Proper feeding of infants during the first years of life can positively impact their state of health as well as their ability to learn, communicate with others, think and rationalize, socialize, adapt to new environments and people and, above all, their school performance. A good diet can significantly influence its future. Read the rest of this entry »

Oral health must be a joint effort between parents and children under the control of his pediatrician and dentist, with special emphasis on the prevention of dental problems, with parents who should be responsible for oral hygiene until 6 or 7 years age.
should take into account the problems associated with pacifier use to thumb sucking, excessive and prolonged breastfeeding, the use of mouthguards during sports activities and the benefits of adequate fluoride supplement. Read the rest of this entry »

All babies cry, especially during the first weeks of life. They cry when they need something, but does not always mean something is wrong.

Sometimes, it may be obvious why the baby cries, for example, have to change diapers or feed him. Other times, it may be more difficult to know what’s wrong. Find out why the baby is crying is often a matter of looking at all the possibilities.

A crying baby can cause stress and not sleeping well. It is very important to take breaks if you have a baby that does not stop mourn.

If the way to mourn the baby is abnormal for some reason (is very acute, or whining), you should consult with your doctor because sometimes it can be a sign that the baby is not well. Read the rest of this entry »

The most important is to never force it. It will work on time.

Every baby is different and will not work at the same age as another.

That being said, we can describe the main stages and how it can help them acquire this motor that leads to independence??. Read the rest of this entry »

A big chubby baby well! Here in the minds of many adults, and that for decades, the criterion for a healthy baby. Mistake! This belief, which sometimes persists throughout childhood could be the cause of many cases of childhood obesity.
” Today, many parents still feel the weight as an important criterion for good health. Particularly in view of others, the grandmother, the stepmother … “says Dr. Arnault Pfersdorff, a pediatrician at the Clinique Sainte-Anne, Strasbourg. Indeed, the generations that preceded us felt the health of a child – as well as maternal qualities – his weight . ” Many women are still afraid to be seen as bad mothers if their baby is not very big , “he says. Read the rest of this entry »

Nutrition and Your Baby
Consult your health care provider before giving vitamins and nutritional supplements to your baby.

Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is the normal way to feed her baby. It may, however, whether it is a skill that both your baby and you have to learn. You’ll get a lot of exercise since you ask your baby in the 8 to 12 times per day during the first month or so milk contains the right mix of nutrients that feed your baby by giving a balanced combination of single fat, vitamins, minerals, sugars and proteins. Your breast milk helps your baby to fight against infections and diseases. Your child will benefit throughout his life.
Health Canada recommends that breastfed infants receive a daily supplement of 400 IU of vitamin D until they are a year or that the mother stops breastfeeding. After one year, the diet of all children should contain 200 IU of vitamin D per day.

Alternatives to breast milk
Health Canada indicates that infant formula is the alternative most acceptable to breast milk until the baby is between 9 and 12 months. This preparation should be based on cow’s milk with added iron.
Milk pasteurized whole cow can be added to the mixed system of the baby after the age of 9 months. If your child does not tolerate products containing cow’s milk, talk to your doctor about other options.

Mandatory testing

Medical supervision of the child is provided for by regulations and follows a specific schedule.
During the first year, 9 exams are required:
- The first is by the pediatrician maternity within 8 days after birth.
- The 2nd before the end of the first month.
- The third in the second month.
- The 4th during the 3rd month.
- 5th in the 4th month.
- The 6th during the fifth month.
- The 7th at During the sixth month.
- The 8th during the ninth month. Read the rest of this entry »

All babies cry, especially during the first weeks of life. They cry when they need something, but does not always mean something is wrong.

Sometimes it may be obvious why the baby cries, for example, that changing diapers or feeding. Other times, it may be difficult to know what’s wrong. Find out why the baby is crying is often a matter of looking at all the possibilities.

A crying baby can be stressful and not sleeping well. It is very important to take breaks if you have a baby who continues to mourn.

If the way to mourn the baby is abnormal for some reason (it is very acute, or whines), shall consult with the doctor and that sometimes can be a sign that the baby is not well. Read the rest of this entry »

The pollution is among the factors of risk of allergic respiratory . Is that exposure to air pollutants affects and irritates the airways , increasing the risk of developing an allergy . Knowing that the risk of allergy may develop from birth, that the air quality is particularly important in infants whose respiratory system is still developing, how to protect them from pollution ? Read the rest of this entry »

Every baby is different, also the best way to much power it is to feed the demand. Thus we do not wake a baby to feed. However, it is preferable to respect a minimum interval of 2:30 for the digestion bottle. In terms of quantity, it usually will drink what he needs. Sometimes he will end his bottle, sometimes not, in any case do not force it. The best way to know if a baby has eaten is simply to look after the feeding, a baby who falls asleep peacefully and sleeps at least 2 hours 30 is a happy baby. the first few weeks it is normal ever hungry at night, his body not containing energy reserves needed to continue fasting 6 or 8 hours. During the first three months, a well-nourished child will take an average of 150 to 200 grams per week. Read the rest of this entry »