What is Teething? The process by which an infant's first teeth emerges sequentially in pairs through the gums is called Teething. First teeth are also referred to as "baby teeth" or "milk teeth". Teeth doesn't just appear in babies, their eruption is caused is caused by some hormones in the bodyear.  These hormones cause some cells in the gums to die and separate, thus allowing the teeth to come through. When is my baby/child going to grow teeth, he/she is well over 6 months? Generally, there is no fixed time for Teething in children. However,  Teething usually begins between 6 months and 10 months of age, depending on individual body system. Some infants are early starters, they start Teething as early as 3 months. Sequence : Babies typically get their teeth in pairs, usually the kindle two bottom teeth emerges first, followed by the two above in a month time or later. The typical pattern of emergence is: 1. Lower central incisors  (2) at ...

Eating habit is the way a person eats which can be considered in terms of what types of food are eaten, in what quantity and at what time. Poor eating habit in children is when children tend to have high quest for eating foods that are not healthy for them as against healthy foods that are good for their healthy growth and development. Parents unconsciously promote poor eating habits in children, these they do by giving their children foods that are high in sugar and fats. These foods are usually presented in form of snacks, just to bribe a crying child. This child might get accustomed to this trend, rather than eat real foods. It would get to a point where the child would throw tantrums just to get his desired bribe- junk food. Some parents even form the habits of giving junk food for comfort purposes, not because the childay is hungry. These are poor eating habits and they are harmful to the healthy growth and development of a child Parents should try as much as possi...

Ugwu leaves, also called pumpkin leaves, is a tropical vine plant common in West African countries. It is very palatable and filled with lots of nutrients. It is free from saturated fats or cholesterol, which is not good for the body system. Ugwu leaves have antioxidants, which act as protectors to the human immune system. Ugwu leaves are very important in children's diet because of the essential nutrients they contain. These nutrients are required for the proper growth and development of children.  Some of the importance of ugwu leaves on children are as follows: - It prevents and also serves as a cure for anemia: Anemia is a health condition in which there is deficiency of blood supply to the body system. This condition can be life threatening. Ugwu leaves come in handy because it is rich in iron. Iron is a red blood cell formating nutrient. - It boosts the immune system in children: The antioxidant present in ugwu leaves help the body to fight against bacteria. If the im...

Poop (feces) are the metabolic waste that your baby passes out from his/her digestive system through his/her anus. Poops could get solid, semi-solid, or liquid form. Poops vary significantly in appearance  (size, color and texture) depending on the state of the baby'seats digestive system,  diet and general well-being. It is very important for mothers to know that their baby's poop (color, size, texture or frequency) is determined largely by what they feed their babies with. The state of health of their babies also play a key role in what the baby's poop look like. There are several possible type of poops in babies. This article will look into some of them, their causes and solution. New born poop : This is the first poo passed out by a new born, few hours after his/her arrival. It is called meconium. It does not smell, it contains higher percentage of amniotic fluid, skin cells, mucus and some stuff ingested by the babies in the uterine. It is greenish and t...

Allergies are hypersensitive immune responses to substances. Allergies in children take place as a result of their contact with allergens. Allergens are substances that cause allergic reactions in children. Allergens can be inhaled, eaten or injected  (from insect's stings or medicine ) or they can come into contact with the skin. Allergens are commonly found in foods,  drinks or the environment. When children's immune system react to allergens,  the reactions bring about the release of an antibody called Immunoglobulin E (IgE). This antibody produces certain body chemicals which in turn causes allergic reactions. Allergens are not harmful in themselves, the allergies happen in children because of the oversensitivity of their immune system to certain substances  (allergens) which, majority of people are not affected by. Allergies in children should be addressed, or treated,  allergies have a way of interfering with children's ability to sleep well, pla...

WHEN DO I INTRODUCE FOODS TO MY BABY?  Answer : It's best to wait until your baby is six months old before giving her solid food as well as her usual milk.  If you wait until she's six months old, there is less chance of her: picking up an infections from food. At six months, your baby's digestive system is more mature, as her immune system is stronger. If as a mother you feel your baby is hungry for food earlier than six months, it's worth offering her more of her usual milk first.  The Department of Health recommends exclusively breastfeeding your baby until she is six months old. After that, breastmilk on its own would not give your baby everything she needs, in particular, iron.  If you are already feeding your baby infant formula, there is no need to move to follow-on milk at any stage. When your baby is ready for solids, she will get the extra nutrients she needs from her first solid foods. No matter how hungry your baby see...

Healthy foods are foods that are densed with the essential nutrients needed for healthy growth and development in children, and the general well being of humans. Healthy foods are considered beneficial  to baby's/toddler's health because of the vital nutrients they contain. Healthy foods are natural foods, organic foods and whole foods. Example of these foods are: grain products, egg plant, malt, fish oil, herbal extract, honey, groundnut, fruits, vegetables etc. The crux of this write up is actually on how to get your toddler to eat healthy foods. Justice cannot be done to this topic, without having the knowledge of what healthy foods are. The need for your toddler to eat healthy foods cannot be over emphasised.  This is because the total well-being of your toddler is connected to the kind of foods he/she eats. Healthy foods are paramount in the life of your toddler, the reason is that, healthy eating promotes or enhances the optimal growth and development of your todd...