He says he wanted to be a doctor when he grows up. So you’ll be thinking of saving money to send him to the best Medical School. And buy him a toy stethoscope and other play-pretend-doctor-kits. But if he says he wanted to be a soldier or a police officer, please don’t buy him toy guns yet. And If you hear your child humming, you’ll give him a microphone, or buy a piano. Art materials, musical instruments, books and other help we give to the child to motivate them. Unleash their potentials to help them grow and become a great person we hope them to be.

A great joy it would be for a mother to have observed her child’s potentials. A great pain in the head it would be to see your white painted walls and furnitures all covered up with crayon markings. ohh we’re not in college yet. Little Daniel had to go through alot of stages of self discovery. So here we are in the phase when little boys and girls love crayons and make artworks all over the house.

No spanking please, and screaming. Explain house rules. And get a rug to wipe off the mess. Crayon markings and stains are easy to remove, your child’s interest and  potentials should be nurtured.

I am watchful and a paranoid childproofer of my home. But little boys are little boys. Not seriously a parent headache at their age, but could be. A cute headache though. I was on the phone for less than 5-mins when I heard a thud and a cry. My 3 year old fell off his chair. He was playing basketball and was using the chair to reach the ring which I set-up 4 feet. And he crashed with a big lump on his forehead.

I was quite shaken, but being a Grey’s Anatomy fanatic, I knew what to look at. I first tried cold compress. Put ice in an icebag and wrapped the bag in a towel. Applying the ice directly to the skin can cause frostbite. The cold reduces the blood flow to the area and therefore limits bleeding into the skin and reduces the size of the bruise or the lump. The cold also decreases the inflammation in the area of the injury and it limits the swelling.

And observed for the next 24 hours.

If the child falls asleep check him every now and then. Try to wake him up atleast a couple of times, just to make sure you can.

Watch for these signs:
Bleeding
Black-and-Blue discoloration below the eyes or behind the ears
Cessation of breathing
Loss of balance / weakness or an inability to use an arm or leg
Unequal pupil size
Repeated vomitting

Observe your child and use your better judgment. If one of these signs show call medical help right away. It’s always best to consult the doctor.

Baby’s skin are so sensitive that needs good caring and attention. There’s nothing quite like the soft, delicate skin of a baby. Also there’s nothing like to a baby’s cry when irritated by diaper rash, and other skin problems. Your baby is perfect, but your baby’s skin may not. Many babies are prone to skin irritation in the first few months after birth. A healthy skin for your baby is hard work.

1. Moisturize!!! Baby tends to have drier skin. Your baby’s skin is thinner, more fragile and less oily than an adult’s.  Skin dryness that can lead to skin problems. Apply a baby lotion or moisturizer immediately after bath while skin is still wet, and then pat dry instead of rubbing.

2. Avoid heavily scented baby products. Most of these products can caused skin irritations. Check for items without dyes, fragrance, Phthalates and Parabens. Go with the products with natural minerals, like oatmeal soaps and many more.

3. Infant skin doesn’t need powdering. Your baby can inhale the very fine grains of powder, which could cause Asthma and other lung problems. So it’s best to avoid using talcum powder on your infant. And yeast, which can cause diaper rash, feeds on corn starch. So to protect your baby’s skin avoid talcum powder, or corn-starch powder.

4. Avoid skin problems at bath time. Choose shampoos that protect tears. And since newborn and infants skin are so sensitive, keep baby’s skin hydrated by bathing in warm water for only three to five minutes.

5. Infant Sunburn. Our ozone layer has long been damaged and we have less protection against the harmful rays of the Sun. So it is best to keep your infant out of direct sunlight during the first six months. And for toddlers, use a strong baby sunscreen, hats, and umbrellas.

6. Laundry Tips for Baby Skin Care. Use a gentle detergent to wash the baby’s clothes, bedding, blankets, and towels. Strong detergents could leave harmful elements and strong odor on your baby’s clothes even after rinsing.

6. Learn more about your baby’s skin. Most skin problems cause no harm and would go away eventually on their own. While caring for baby’s skin may seem complicated, these three things you should bear in mind when it comes to your baby’s skin problems:

(1) Which case can you treat at home?

(2) Which needs medical treatment? Ask your pediatrician right away.

(3) And how can you prevent baby from experiencing skin problems to begin with?

What’s normal for your toddler?

A baby is a blessing. An angel that touches our lives and make it more meaningful. But a child shrieking and throwing away things could be irritating at times, especially if you are busy. Tantrums are ways to express their feelings. Toddlers may find it difficult to explain what they want and how they feel. Always check if the baby’s hurt or scared, then try to pacify. But that doesn’t mean giving in to his every whims.

I don’t have big time issues on feeding my two-year-old. Picky eating should be understood but not to be taken for granted. Toddlers like to eat the same things over and over again. Try to win them over good food and proper nutrition.

My son still poops on his nappies. But every time i sat him down on his potty he cooperates. I think, it’s should be a routine he has to get used to. Toilet training our toddlers takes time and requires a lot of patience.

Some toddlers have bath phobia. My son don’t, infact he loves to take a bath. Most babies love the water. Babies and toddlers have sensitive skin that we should take care of. And giving them a bath everyday makes their skin healthy and fresh. Use shampoos, baths, or baby soaps that protects tears.

Toddler needs atleast 13-14hours of sleep every night. Naps on daytime make up for the hours of loss sleep at night.

My husband woke me up at 5am one morning. He was so troubled over what he saw in youtube.com that he needed to stir me up from my sleeping. It was a video clip of a boy with Autism. He was so moved by the video that he began to look up about the illness. To his surprised, some claimed that Autism is triggered of vaccines. And to some specifics, it was the MMR vaccine they pointed out.

MMR (Mumps-Measles-Rubella) vaccine protects our children to these diseases. But why was the issue raised against this vaccine that’s supposed to protect our kids and not hurt them? My two-year-old son already had his shot of MMR. And it bothered us a little though he’s good and healthy. Are vaccines safe? Will it be safe for the kids not to get vaccination?

I take pride of making sure that my child gets all the shots. I feel it is important to protect my baby from all deadly diseases. But these issues arises suspicion. I came upon autismpinoy.com and they have a slogan that says; ” it’s your child, it’s your choice.” But what are the choices? Should have i gone back to college and finish my BS in Chem Engg to be able to understand the chemical compounds and elements of my child’s vaccines?

Also the misleading presentation of Infant Formula Milk has caused an alarm to parents. We always wanted to give all but the best to our children. Reading can labels and trusting enough to TV commercials and ads of these products is but being irresponsible. But how to check and understand them?

This is a farce and the government, or whoever is responsible for public health safety, should look into this matter.