Summer walk with a baby
Babies can be taken for walks from 15th day of life, provided that certain recommendations are followed. The baby should not be taken out of the house if the temperature is higher than 35 °C. Spending time outdoors improves the baby's general condition, mood, sleep, appetite, resistance to infections.
Preparing a young child for a visit to the dentist
It is necessary to carefully prepare the child for a visit to the dentist. Take your child to the dentist regularly once to twice a year, and more often if necessary.
The order of eruption of deciduous teeth
The growth of deciduous teeth usually begins between 3rd and 6h month. By the end of the third year, the child has 20 deciduous teeth, and around the age of six, the deciduous teeth are replaced with permanent ones.
Dental care for babies
When the first teeth erupt, clean them with water using soft cotton gauze or a soft brush twice a day. You will prevent the appearance of tooth decay: by cleaning your child's teeth regularly and avoiding offering sugary drinks and sweetened foods. Visit a pediatric dentist at the age of 6 months.
Dental care for young children
Brushing your child's teeth twice a day with a toothbrush and low-fluoride toothpaste and avoiding sweetened foods and drinks will prevent tooth decay. Children need help and supervision in regular oral and dental hygiene. Take your child to the dentist regularly, once to twice a year.
Brushing teeth: babies and young children
Regular brushing begins as soon as the first tooth appears. Teeth are brushed with water and a toothbrush twice a day with parents' help and supervision. For children older than 18 months, a low-fluoride toothpaste is also used.
How to protect teeth from decay (caries)
Teeth are protected from decay by good care, proper nutrition and regular dental check-ups. When the first stain on the teeth appears that cannot be removed by regular cleaning, visit a pediatric dentist.
How to get rid of cradle cap
Cradle cap is common in children and concerning for parents, but its occurrence is normal and is easily removed.
Baby clothes - convenience or style
When choosing wardrobe for a baby, priority should be given to convenience; the clothes must not compromise the baby's mobility and safety. A weather-appropriate combination of practical and stylish.
Formula preparation and hygiene of utensils
If you feed your baby formula, follow the instructions for preparing and storing the formula, as well as maintaining hygiene of the utensils. The baby's immune system is not strong enough to fight infections, and milk is an ideal medium for bacteria to multiply.