Allergy in childhood is fairly common. It may seem like anything can cause an allergic reaction: pollen, insect bites or stings, pet hair, dust mites, mould, cigarette smoke, medications, foods such as eggs, dairy products, soy, wheat, shellfish and peanuts 

Head injury in children is one of the most common forms of childhood ailments. It’s also one of the most terrifying, for kids and parents alike. The fear is not without reason — severe head injury in children can be life threatening. 

Babies and toddlers are the world’s best magicians: One minute, they’ve picked up a coin, and the next minute, it has disappeared! But this coin – or Lego piece, or TicTac, or anything small – won’t reappear from a tophat. 

The benefits of infant massage are well documented (I’ve written about them here). But just because we know something is good for our babies, doesn’t mean we don’t find it overwhelming. How to massage a baby might seem intuitive from the 

I have lost count of the number of times during my first aid courses that I encounter myths about first aid for kids and their injuries and illnesses. Even with minor accidents, at best, these myths can slow your child’s recovery—at worst 

Infant massage is certainly not a new custom, and hiring a malish bai is on the to-do list for many parents. However, metros are now seeing a shortage of these women, who learned their baby malish skills from mothers, grandmothers, or aunts. These 

The death of the 7-year-old student at a school in Mumbai last week has once again highlighted the need for schools to be trained in first aid. With so many children under their care, why is it that most schools 

Parents spend a vast amount of time and effort searching for the ‘best’ playgroup, nursery or school for their children. They consider a number of factors when selecting these environments, including the quality of teachers and facilities, ambience, teaching methods, locality, and cleanliness. However, 

Choking is a very common hazard for children. It can happen at any age, but children under four are especially at risk. At this age, kids are less likely to chew their food properly and more likely to explore new objects 

Children fall all the time — it’s part of growing up! And dropping a baby … well, it’s a thing that happens to parents; it doesn’t make you a terrible person. However, head injury in children, particularly head injuries in 

Selecting a first aid course can be a difficult task. In India, there are no official Government-approved first aid training courses, very few internationally recognised first aid institutions, and first aid protocols and standards are vary widely. As well as 

Being trained in infant and child first aid is essential for anyone caring for children. In many countries, it is a legal requirement for nurseries, schools and nannies to have first aid training and is strongly recommended for all parents as 

Giving your baby a massage is both soothing and relaxing for you and offers a unique way to communicate with your baby through touch. There are numerous benefits of infant massage for your baby, including encouraging your baby’s growth and