STAGES OF SLEEP IN NEWBORNS
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, sleep patterns in newborns are different from those of older children and adults. For newborns, sleep is roughly equally divided between rapid eye movement (REM) and non-REM sleep and follows these stages: Stage 1 Drowsiness, during which the baby […]
DELAYS IN DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES: USEFUL INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
Your baby can communicate with you long before he says his first word! A baby's crying, smiling and movements help you understand its needs. Learn how children communicate and what to do when there are concerns about developmental delays. Milestones during the first 2 years Children […]
PROTECTION FROM THE SUN
Protect children from the sun according to the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics: Find shade during peak sun Babies under 6 months should be kept out of direct sunlight. Move your baby to the shade under a tree, umbrella, or stroller canopy. Dress babies […]
SUMMER Otitis OR "SWIMMER'S EAR"
For most children, summer means the sea, diving and playing underwater. The sea has many health benefits for both children and adults, however, many children suffer from summer ear infections - or swimmer's ear - accompanied by acute pain and fever, which can be treated with appropriate medication. […]
Tips FOR TAKING ANTIBIOTICS
Tips for taking antibiotics 💊🤒 Give the treatment EXACTLY with the correct dose and on the correct schedule (e.g. 2 or 3 times a day, every 8 hours or every 12 hours) Give the FULL recommended duration of treatment, e.g. If it has been prescribed for 8 or 10 days, take the treatment until the end of the days, because […]
CHILDREN AND PASSIVE SMOKE
Children exposed to passive smoking have an increased risk of: developing asthma bronchiolitis episodes of bronchospasm → Also, 50-100 % increased risk of acute respiratory infections. Finally, infants have a greater risk of sudden infant death syndrome.
NEW SLEEP RECOMMENDATIONS (American Academy of Paediatrics)
INSUFFICIENT SLEEP *Insufficient sleep increases the risk of accidents, injuries, hypertension, obesity, diabetes and depression EXCESSIVE SLEEP * Excessive sleep causes obesity, diabetes and mental health problems The recommended range of sleep (minimal-maximum) within 24 hours is: • 4-12 months -> 12-16 hours • 1-2 years -> 11-14 hours • 3-5 years -> 10-14 hours […]
TUMMY TIME
Every minute in the tummy time makes a difference! Don't be discouraged! The more time your baby spends on his tummy, the more tactile stimuli are stimulated and he adapts to this position. Recruit → Toys → Mirrors → Music (jazz, classical) → White noises If your baby ⇒ Resists when you put him in this position: […]
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