fever occurs in children for various reasons. Although it may be a sign of an infection, it may sometimes be a transient thing that no need to worry about. It is important to know how to treat the fever in children so that you can act in conditions that require it. This article offers you dear readers how to treat the children’s fever at home, and when to consult your doctor.

Fever is a high temperature to 38 degrees Celsius (100.4 degrees Fahrenheit) or more. It is a natural response of the body to many variables. Sometimes we do not need to treat the heat in children and it may go away on its own. but there are other cases you need to be aware of, it may be more dangerous. The illness may not be serious if your child is still interested in playing, eating, drinking well, and if you find your baby smiling and has a normal skin color or looks good when the temperature drops. Also, do not worry too much about a child with the fever who does not want to eat. This is very common with infections that cause fever, for children who still drink and urinate naturally, and do not eat as much as usual.

When fever is a dangerous sign?

In healthy children, there may be no need for medical treatment for high temperature, however, high temperatures can make the child uncomfortable or suffering from dehydration. but one exception you need contact your doctor or emergency immediately if your baby is the three old or younger and has a temperature of 38 degrees Celsius (100.4 degrees Fahrenheit) or higher. Fever In newborns may be a sign of serious infection. If your child is between four months or three years old and has a temperature of 39 degrees Celsius (102.2 degrees Fahrenheit) or higher, consult a doctor.

Some advice to treat the baby’s fever at home

• Keep light clothing on your child’s body and cover it with a light cover.

• Make sure the room temperature is normal, not hot or cold.

• Do not use rubbing alcohol. It may cause poisoning when absorbed through the skin.

• Ice packs or cold baths are not good. they can cause chills that can raise body temperature.

• If the child vomits or sufferers from diarrhea, ask your doctor if he needs a solution for diarrhea to compensate for the fluid lost by the body.

• The child must have the necessary rest at home, it is important to avoid activity and movement.

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Every woman dreams of the day when shebecomes a mother and exercises the noblest and highest meaning of motherhood.But Every female should know that motherhood is not only a title but a greatresponsibility that she must be prepared for. A mother needs to know how tocare for newborn babies to avoid the mistakes that new mother does.

After giving birth especially thefirst birth, try to do not do much work. Many women prefer a quick recoveryfrom birth pains to fulfill their duties towards the family, but this is amistake. Dear mother, you must give your body adequate rest. So, it does notcause health complications for you afterward.

Do not lose confidence in yourself as a mother. Most new mothers feel that they cannot care for the baby. she may feel as if she has failed, but this is not true, work quietly and wisdom and benefit from the experiences of your mother for example. Do not leave your child to anyone, no matter how close to you to meet your baby needs. But raise your own to be a symbol of tenderness and love for your child.

Do not shy away from asking for advice. Some mothers think that if they ask some questions this will indicate their ignorance as mothers and reduces their task, but this is not true. It is better to ask your doctor and experienced people about what you don’t know or what makes you worried. 

Do not get the father out of theequation. You must understand well the role of the father in your baby life.Therefore, do not try to have the child alone and to cancel the presence of hisfather. You are two common elements in caring for your child together.

Do not make your child get used withone baby bottle. You should change the bottle every week at least. Because thiswill help you protect your child from polluting factors on the one hand andwill protect him from that one type of baby bottles that make it difficult toreplace with another.

It is wrong to cut the baby’s nailsawake because he will resist it and move a lot and may cause him to injure hishand so if you want to cut Your child’s nails do it during sleep.ff

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Training children to use the toilet is a great step for children and parents alike and you need a lot of patience and determination to teach your child, and you may face many problems, what is the secret of success? Timeliness and patience.

The following steps can help you when you decide to start teaching your child to use the toilet.

1. Get ready, and go.

When you decide, it is time to use toilet training, prepare your child for success. Start by taking a positive attitude and telling all family and child caregivers to do the same.

2. Pull the equipment.

Place the baby potty chair in the bathroom or initially where the child spends most of his time. Make the child decorate the chair, and encourage him to sit with or without the diaper. Make sure your child’s foot stays steady on the floor or seat.

Help him understand how to talk about the bathroom using simple and correct terms. You can dump the contents of the dirty diaper in the bathroom chair to indicate its purpose, or let the child see the family members using the toilet.

3. Schedule the use of the potty chair.

If the child is interested, let him sit on the toilet chair or on the toilet without a diaper for a few minutes several times a day. For boys, it is often better to learn to urinate while sitting.

Read a book on toilet training or give the child a toy to use while sitting on a toilet or potty chair. And stay with him while he was in the bathroom, even if he was sitting there only and reminded him that he can try again later. To keep the training consistent, try bringing a potty chair or a portable toilet chair with you when you are out with your child.

4. Giving incentives for your child.

Some children like posters or stars on paper, and for others, going to the park or more sleep stories is considered an effective incentive. The child’s efforts must be supported by verbal praise, such as wonderful! You learn to use the toilet just like adults do!  be positive even if the toilet trip was not successful.

5. Know when to stop.

If the child is opposed to using the toilet or potty chair or is not used to it in a few weeks, you should take time to rest, so that the child is not yet ready. Try again in a few months.

When a child plays, he learns about them self and their surroundings. The play is more than you think; it is a way for a child to familiarize themselves with the world while exploring and testing their own limits. It is important to know how to choose your child’s toys by age. That helps a child to enjoy toys and learn more.

How 0-12 Months baby Play:

For the first three months, your baby isn’t able to do much more than observe her surroundings. But as a baby grows he will like toys that fit his age. baby at this age like toys that are designed to promote interaction in a variety of ways: They may make a squeaking or crinkling noise, have a nubby texture, and be soft and cuddly. Infants tend to mouth toys, and textured ones can help relieve teething pain.

How 1-3 Years baby Play:

At this stage, the child tries to discover everything around him, especially as he learned how to walk, run and enjoy more freedom. You have to make his desire to know by buying suitable games such as Nesting cups or boxes, Large play vehicles, such as a school bus or a fire engine, plus plastic people that ride in them, and some high-tech toys for this age that will name a letter, a shape, or a number when your baby presses a button.

Regardless of the type of games you will buy them, first make sure that these games do not contain small pieces can be swallowed, and that there are no wires or sharp corners, and that do not be heavy. In general, a child in this age does not know yet what is harmful to him.

How 3-5 Years baby Play:

After your child has passed the age of three, his awareness of his surroundings begins to be widening. He may not be satisfied with very simple games. Your child’s play is now more purposeful, and he has the fine motor skills needed to complete a puzzle or build with blocks by himself. He’ll start to enjoy pretend play like plastic professional games (doctor kit, several engineers, kitchen tools, etc.). Boys and girls are both very active at this age and will still enjoy their push- and pull-toys. A boy may use his dump truck to scoop up sand, while a girl might pretend to feed her doll and put it down for a nap.

How 5-7Years kids Play:

Kids in their early elementary school age years are very curious, want to explore, invent, create and conquer. They like imagination games, but many still enjoy dolls, superhero action figures, tablets, and board games.

How 8Years and over kids Play:

Children grow up so fast, don’t they! This is when kids are truly developing their adult personalities. They like musical instruments and more complicated and challenging puzzles. The art and craft kits are good for them. It helps them know their hand-made crafts, models, and jewelry.

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There is so many information about a newborn. but there area few things that I wished if I know it before I have my first baby. because when an unexpected thing happens to my baby, my feeling gets hurt. I assume that happens for all new parents.

Baby may be, well, a little funny-looking.

When I had my first baby I surprised how he looks like. Heis not as I imagined a beautiful child. his head was smooshed from his journey through the birth canal and his body cover with fine hair called lanugo. His eyes are often shut.  But after a week he becomes the beautiful baby. So just be ready for some smooshed ears, puffy eyes, and flaky skin for the first week or so.

Newborns sleep a lot, but Not for long periods.

For me, it was boring when my son was sleeping almost all the time. He only woke up if he was hungry. He was noisy when he woke up crying at night. So, you need to know that newborn Pretty much will be sleeping in 1-2hour stretches about 5-10 times a day. Baby in his first three months needs to eat every 2-3 hours, so you will not get too much sleep.

You will surprise when I tell you that newborn’s fingernails are like little daggers that will scratch their adorable little cheeks.

When my son first born, I used to put some little goumi mitts (or socks) on his little hands to keep him safe from scratching himself. Cutting his nails with a pair of nail clippers was very difficult at first. To be honest with you, I bit my son’s nails off when he was first born. But do not worry if your child scratched himself. The scratches will fade, and for the most part, you will never see any reminder that they were ever there.

You will not see your baby’s smile right away.

It was rarely that I saw my son smiling in his first weeks. That made me feel despair. I was thinking that I have an unhappy child. But I felt good when my mother told me that little baby will usually only smile when they’re sleeping. When my son grew up a little and he started to smailing and chatting it up with me in goo’s and gah’s, my heart melted again and again. So don’t worry when seeing your new baby seem sad.

Newborns need to be swaddled.

baby needs to feel something similar to the tightness and security of the womb. Swaddled keep your baby from being disturbed by his own startle reflex, and it can help him stay warm and toasty. My son like to be swaddled when he was little. It made him relax and sleep better.

keep your baby from being disturbed by his own startle reflex, and it can help him stay warm and toasty. My son like to be swaddled when he was little. It made him relax and sleep better.

Baby skin and acne.

When l saw my son’s skin has acne in it, it breaks my heart. But I know Later that it will not last forever. Baby’s skin is very sensitive and it needs more care. I wrote a post in baby skin care, click here.