Category: Health
Use of Phenergan for Babies – Busting Myths
Phenergan (Promethazine) is an antihistamine (anti-allergy) which can be used to treat various conditions when prescribed by a doctor. It also causes sedation. I have come across some doctors and quacks who prescribe it for babies too for inducing sleep, calming down an anxious baby […]
Pakistan, Polio Drops and Sick Kids
Here is why kids gets sick after the polio vaccine and what to do about it.
What to Expect on the Wedding Night and more…
Here are a few points that might come in handy for girls on their wedding night, in case moms/friends/other elders haven’t given them ‘the talk’
Introducing Solids to Baby – What? When? How? – Traditional Weaning
With a new baby and infinite unsolicited advice, mothers are overwhelmed about what and when to feed their babies. This article has you covered and provides all the information you need about introducing solids to baby the traditional way i.e. starting with thin purees and […]
What to do when baby is having loose motion?
Diarrhea or loose motion is a cause of great distress for parents as there is a chance of electrolyte loss and kids can get dehydrated. In diaper clad babies, loose motion can often cause rashes and cleaning babies covered in poop from toes to shoulders […]
What to do when baby is having cough/flu/congestion?
Baby having flu? Coughing non-stop? Unable to feed or sleep due to congestion? Read this before you choose to give antibiotics for treating common cold. Medicines usually just subside the symptoms and do not treat the cause. Antibiotics are often recommended without ensuring that the […]
Is it safe to give honey to baby?
Honey is often recommended for treating cough and congestion in kids however this cannot be reiterated enough that you are better safe than sorry. Honey should NEVER be given to a baby younger than 12 months. Rarely, it can contain spores of a bacterium, clostridium […]