How to soothe coughs naturally in children ?
Children are highly sensitive and are often subject to many minor ailments. In this article, we will focus on coughs which, while harmless, are sometimes very tiring for children. Fortunately, there are several natural remedies and tips that you can follow to soothe your toddler’s cough.
Good practises to reduce a fever in babies
When it comes to babies, it is perfectly normal to worry about their wellbeing. The slightest concern in the still delicate baby’s health stresses parents out or makes them panic. This is especially true in the case of a fever as this can sometimes be dangerous for a baby.
How to soothe a baby distressed by gas and bloating ?
Digestive discomfort is common in very young babies. During the first few months of life, their digestive system is highly sensitive as it does not yet function in an optimum manner. It is therefore perfectly normal for some babies to produce gas 15 to 20 times a day.
With each change of season, they return... We're talking about intestinal parasites !
Intestinal parasites affect children in particular. It is important for parents to prevent their invasion, to diagnose their presence and to find solution to eliminate them. Below is an overview of the main intestinal parasites likely to colonise your child’s intestines. What are they? Where do they come from? How do you get rid of them?
Why give my child vitamin D supplements ?
Giving vitamin D supplements to a child is highly recommended for both growth and immunity. Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for the maintenance of bone and teeth, in both children and adults, as it enhances calcium absorption in the body. A vitamin D deficiency leads to disorders, such as rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults; it can cause osteoporosis if it is not controlled in the long term.
What to do in the case of gastroenteritis in an infant ?
Your baby has gastroenteritis for the first time? This can be worrying and even frightening for new parents. A diarrhoea episode in a baby can be scary. But don’t worry, gastroenteritis is one of the most common digestive problems in infants under the age of two years.
5 natural solutions to treat colds in children
Colds are inevitable in winter, both in children and adults, as they are so contagious. This illness is unpleasant as it causes headaches, sore throat, coughing and a blocked nose which becomes hypersensitive as a result of being constantly blown.
Probiotics for children : 3 keys to learn everything !
Adults are advised to consume probiotics to balance the intestinal microbiome. In fact, our digestive system contains microorganisms whose role is to facilitate digestion but also to boost our immune system.
Blocked nose, tickly throat... What are the solutions ?
With the arrival of winter, we see the return of seasonal illnesses with blocked noses and sore throats. All these problems are usually not serious but they are unpleasant for your child. Let’s see how it might be possible to prevent them and how to treat them if you have not managed to avoid infection.