Child Care
The Thermometer Suitable For Measuring The Temperature Of Children
Measure your temperature to our children seems so simple, but if you use the appropriate thermometer may get an inaccurate result.
bebesPor fever example, within 3 months is better to use digital thermometers and place them in the baby’s bottom. The electronics are used to calculate the tympanic temperature, but at this age are not recommended because even their ear canals are very small.
After this time and up to 4 years, you have the option to continue with digital thermometers because they are more reliable and also for its variety in costs. It is recommended to measure rectal and avoid it in the armpit, the result is change. Also, the electronic ear are applied in the alternative for the child.
If your child is older, then you can measure your temperature by placing a digital thermometer in your mouth (under the tongue). But if one has a bad cold and cough, we recommend placing it in the armpit or find an electronic thermometer ear.
Other instruments used to measure temperature are the plastic strip thermometers or thermometer to suck. They tell us if the child is feverish, but not exactly.
A New Baby
How to face the arrival of a new child home is an important issue because if a child is already in the house.
Change is important for the child who receives a brother and that if it is in low age is more difficult as the claim that child care is the same as the newborn baby.
The steps will partly natural and partly from experiences of others is always good to hear.
While parents for the arrival of a new child is another experience of happiness that can be a bit stressful, especially for the mother must breastfeed and feel more closely the claim of another child, but there are ways to bring this change as normal as possible, in terms of dealing with the child who is at home must be the same and to point out that it is also important, if we participate in moments such as when you change the diaper there are moments that are good for sharing with family, to integrate the new member in routine activities because that way it took the arrival of part of another child in a less traumatic.
Do not forget that the larger the family is the best thing that can happen and that over time the brothers are the best companions you can have in life.
Children go to the Dentist if the Parents do
dentis kids visit the dentist often is associated with the number of times that parents attend.
It has been a study in Massachusetts General Hospital (United Kingdom), where it was found that the relationship between parent and child visits the dentist depends on the first named.
The reasons are often economic, we know that dental expenses often can not afford then so if parents do not attend the dentist less so will their children, is a chain, but where we can cut the chain, is customs, parenting is based on examples and if we as parents have inappropriate behavior will be the role model for our children.
A large percentage of those studied in that country said to have attended a year ago and another said he did not attend the dentist for some time, this indicates that they are often not or bring their children to a dental specialist. This should change; we expect new care plans that encourage parents to bring their children for the sake of their health more often to consult their health.
Children and Fears
we must be careful to overprotect our children to say “care” at all times can be completely counterproductive.
A boy of two years does not know the dangers that it is safer to suffer an accident, we must take into account that sometimes more care we put into the inevitable.
But we must not spreading the fear there is a big difference between being cautious and being fearful, too much caution is bad for the child’s psychological development.
There are two ways for that child which was transmitted fears conflict could be a guy that tends to make us no case or otherwise extremely timid child can not develop on their own and depend on someone to try to do everything.
The way to find a middle ground and not to go from one extreme to another is to call your attention only when necessary so the child will differentiate their behavior and learning in which is fine and what not.
We know that the extremes are bad or overprotection and neglect are good, if we know that the child is at an age which is still helpless try to be positive and to encourage them to come to exert control over themselves.
Toys That Help Children Learn and Develop
Toys are meant to be fun, but should also challenge the mind of your child. Children learn through play, and should be provided with items that will challenge them both mentally, as well as physically. Consider the following options based on the age of your children.
Items that offer stimulating visual appeal are perfect for ages newborn through twelve months. These items should be safe and colorful. During this time, motor skills will be developing, so each toy should be designed to help foster their ability to hold and manipulate objects.
Once your child turns a year old, they will be able to make use of a toy that has buttons and other controls. It is at this time when brain development is quite strong. It is also at this age that they start to begin to use their imagination.
From two years on, children will develop preferences and specific likes and dislikes. They often will become focused on certain items that they are interested in, such as trains, dinosaurs, or dolls. Though they may request only toys that are focused on their likes, consider purchasing them a wide variety of items so they they will be well rounded.
Toys can serve a very real purpose, and are now being created in exiting ways that work to challenge your child and help them learn. By choosing items that are both educational and fun, you child will be equipped with everything he or she needs.
The condition of children when away from parents
Making this decision is difficult, especially for the children who suffer most when things go wrong in the family. These dates, time to remember the past are especially difficult for everyone. On the one hand, children most noticeable absences and differences from previous years and the other, Christmas is also a time of year especially hard for parents because they trigger discursiveness with their former partners to prevent children’s absences.
Against this background, it is best to try to normalize the situation, setting up patterns of conductance help all stakeholders to manage this complicated emotional situation.
Distribution of children in special dates
Christmas separated parents
Ensure that children spend time with both parents is critical to feel close to both the love of his father and his mother. It is also essential that both parents do everything in their power for their children to fully enjoy Christmas as they did before. If children already have discretion to choose from, you can take into account their preferences about how to split the days. But it is best to be the parents who make the decisions, because the child can be taken as a very personal choice, appearing to be wanting more to one than another when both are their parents. With the decision already made, the child will not feel guilty.
Respect the traditions also help children to take the issue dates more naturally. For example, it will be easier to relate the Christmas Eve with the maternal grandmother’s house, Christmas day opening gifts at home Mom or New Year’s Eve with the paternal grandparents, if ever has been. Eventually, the parent company loses the child should avoid being upset or sad. It is advisable to try to encourage your child to have a good time and enjoy your vacation with another family. It is also desirable to allow the other parent sits by his son by telephone, for example, to congratulate the New Year or tell what you have brought the Magi.
The fight for Christmas gifts
Compete to acquire the best gift for children is a mistake. Try to buy his love with material things is dangerous and has its counterpart. Although at the time, we are happy watching them enjoy long-term relationship we can convert the materialistic and interested. Children can become manipulative and stop spending time with us, for example, if you do not give away things constantly. To avoid undesirable manipulation or comparisons, it is best to agree with the other gifts that children will receive and distribute its cost without entering competitions.
Celebrate Christmas with your children
Create a festive atmosphere at home with Christmas decorations, singing Christmas carols and activities specific to these dates. It is important to seek the welfare of children, avoiding the feeling of emptiness, though, if the separation has taken place recently, do not have the body for parties. To do this, set aside time for the Christmas tree or Bethlehem, Christmas cooking a recipe together, listen to carols and games to hang out with cousins ??or grandparents. The most important thing for children is living in a relaxed Christmas, without trouble, or discussions. The best gift is a happy Christmas.
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Constipation in Our Children
Constipation is a condition that is the lack of regular bowel movement or not completely emptied when they move.
This is a very common bad because people have become more sedentary (no exercise), take illiquid and consume foods with little fiber. However, often develops constipation, also, in certain situations such as when traveling or when the person has a period of stress.
The main symptoms of constipation are:
* Pain and difficulty in evacuating
* Abdominal bloating
* dry, hard stools
* infrequent bowel movements (once every 4 days or more)
It is important to know that constipation also may be a consequence of a disease or condition such as thyroid problems, with liver, gall bladder, menopause, pregnancy and colon obstruction. When constipation becomes chronic, predisposes the onset of rheumatism, arthritis, hypertension and even cancer as it spreads through the bloodstream, toxins throughout the body.
Recommendations
There are several recommendations that help relieve constipation:
Adopt a fiber-based diet (of20 to 35 grams daily), rich in fruits (pears, plums, etc.) and vegetables to prevent this disorder.
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The importance of reading in children
A fun and entertaining way to educate children is through reading stories and books. It is important to inculcate the habit younger for reading, as reading brings many benefits to the development of every person.
Reading helps children develop their imagination and learn about the world around them, improve their vocabulary and linguistic wealth helps them develop greater mental agility, helping them to improve academically, increases their culture, learn to better express their ideas and feelings, increases memory capacity and concentration and allows them to be have greater empathy, better understanding the other person and being more tolerant.
What to do to inculcate the reading habit in children?
The Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport offers the following tips to create good readers:
- Educating by example. It is interesting that children often see adults reading and enjoying reading.
- Listening to our children and respond eagerly to any question that comes to mind spontaneously. In this way we will ensure that they learn about written language and the texts that we use regularly.
- The reading should be from the beginning a special activity, emotion and play. It is therefore recommended share those moments with the children, for the pleasure of reading is passed from one another.
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Helping a lying child
Many children are not liars serious behavior problems are more or less helpful. Others are dishonest, aggressive with friends and discuss with adults. Although there are individual reasons for the behavior of each child or adolescent, all distinguished by a number of common characteristics:
- They are insecure children and manipulate others to hide this insecurity. Pretend to be very interested in something, but do not care. They often play the role of “know”. They laugh at the people and work hard to make a good impression, even bowing to peer pressure. They come to the worst extremes, as long as the attention of others. Sometimes to make the case because they need love, and to test other adults, thus proving their reactions.
- Never to fulfill their obligations and are masters in the “now I do and never comes.” They are always convincing others to perform tasks for him and never work unless someone is at his side. Of course, we can not expect children and adolescents reveals all her feelings and thoughts. Adults, we do not. We behave one way in public and another in private. What happens is that these children, when he plays tell the truth about their feelings, they hide their true personality, even to their relatives. As the child lying to others is considered insignificant, you need to ensure that attracts attention, creates situations so that they lay down in it. Most often, adults do not understand their reactions and that causes it, a negative result.
Tips on how to change a nappy
There are various things you need to know on how to change a nappy. While doing a nappy change, there are skills you need to apply in order to ensure that you do it safety and hygienically. First you need to have the items you need such as a clean baby nappy, a nappy cream, baby wipes, clothes for changing the soiled ones and a plastic bag to put in the soiled nappy.
You can have a changing table or a surface covered with a changing pad or a towel. To do the nappy change, you lay the baby on surface by the back. By lifting the adhesive tabs of the soiled nappy and folding the adhesive strips back onto themselves ensures that the adhesive strips do not stick on the baby. With these tips on how to change a nappy, you will be able to do it safely and also ensure that you meet all the cleanliness required.
With the use of baby pipes or dampened washcloth, you wipe the genital parts of the bay from front to back and this is essential in order not to transfer germs from the anal part to the private part. When you put the soiled nappy aside, you need to place a clean nappy under your baby. You need also to dry the nappy area and apply the nappy cream. You need to fasten the nappy strips from the back to the front.