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. 

In the winter of 2007, Dr Chandran*, then 41, was enjoying Christmas dinner with family. There was much to celebrate besides the holiday; his wife was in the early stages of pregnancy with their first child, and the mood of 

Minor cuts and bruises are a part of everyday life. Every household should have a small first aid kit handy for these common incidents. If you prefer to try homeopathy medicine before going the allopathic route, here’s a guide to 

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 

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 

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