Multiple Causes of Pediatric Constipation: Practical Conditioning Tips for Parents

Pediatric constipation refers to difficult defecation, reduced bowel movement frequency or prolonged intervals between bowel movements. Chronic constipation may trigger bloating, abdominal pain, poor appetite, restless sleep, anal fissures, hemorrhoids, rectal prolapse and other complications. It may even hinder children’s growth and development and damage their mental health.Causes of Pediatric C...

2019-03-27

General Knowledge of Pediatric Medication

When children fall ill, parents are eager to relieve symptoms and often administer medicine on their own based on limited medical knowledge without professional guidance. This practice is incorrect and even dangerous, as improper medication use is quite common in daily life. The following medication misconceptions deserve parents’ full attention.Do Not Abuse Antibiotics for ColdsAntibiotics are ge...

2014-09-19

Nursing Care for Chickenpox

1. Home Care Tips for Young Children1. Relieve itchingThe whole body will itch severely during chickenpox. Ask doctors to prescribe anti-itch medication. Do not allow children to scratch the rashes randomly.2. Take gentle showersGive the child a quick shower when feeling unwell to keep the body fresh and comfortable.3. Trim fingernails shortCut children’s nails short to prevent scratching and brea...

2012-01-16

Guidelines for Infant Oral Care

1. Throughout the neonatal period (from birth to 28 days old), feed infants warm boiled water frequently to clean the oral cavity. Whether breastfed or formula-fed, develop the habit of offering water after every feeding. This practice is especially important when the baby has a fever or cold.2. For formula-fed infants who suck slowly or pause repeatedly mid-feeding, caregivers must not push the r...

2011-12-20

How to Deal with Childhood Stuttering

Stuttering, commonly known as stammering, is a frequent speech disorder among children. One theory holds that stuttering can be a learned behavioral habit. Harsh parental responses to a child’s speech impediment often reinforce and worsen stuttering patterns.When a child stutters, the core principles are as follows:Never discriminate against the child for this speech difficulty.Avoid rushing corre...

2008-09-13

Age Classification of Children

Fetal period: From conception to birth (approximately 40 weeks of gestation).Neonatal period: From birth to 28 days after birth.Infant period: From the 29th day after birth to 1 year old.Toddler period: From 1 year old to 3 years old.Preschool period: From 3 years old to 6 years old.School-age period: From 6–7 years old to puberty (13–14 years old for boys, 11–12 years old for girls).Puberty: Boys...

2008-09-13

Identify Your Child’s Emotional Needs

Many parents find toddlers aged one to two hard to manage, with clinginess being the most obvious behavior. This is known as attachment in child development. If caregivers stay attentive to children’s physical and emotional needs—such as hunger, tiredness, fear and loneliness—and respond appropriately with patience to their attachment behaviors, children can smoothly complete emotional development...

2008-09-13

Sports Unsuitable for Children

Around the age of seven, when children just start primary school, they become extremely active as their physical condition and motor functions develop and their range of activities expands. Their small muscles grow well, hand-eye coordination gradually improves, and they enjoy practicing skills that engage large muscle groups. Taking children outdoors for sports and games regularly not only boosts...

2008-09-13

Red, Yellow, Blue and White Skin Changes in Neonatal Period

Observing an infant’s complexion helps detect certain illnesses. During the neonatal stage, attentive parents often notice abnormal skin discoloration on the face and seek medical care; corresponding color changes may also appear on other body parts. Newborns will show distinctive skin hues to signal physical conditions, which are explained below.1. Red Skin ManifestationsHealthy newborns are born...

2008-09-13