Allergies are one of the most common chronic diseases diagnosed in children, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Reactions to foods, plants, animals, latex, drugs, insects and mold can trigger symptoms such as sneezing,...
Once your toddler turns 1, you can buy a bicycle helmet and a safety seat that will enable you to bring him along on your bike rides. The safest way to tow your toddler, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, is in a bicycle-towed child...
Honey was one of the first natural sweeteners used by humans. It is used not only as a food, but also as a drug and topical ointment. Honey has been used in infant nutrition and as a medicine, but it is unsafe for babies under 1 year old due to...
Unlike processed honey, raw honey is not heated or filtered and retains more nutrients. Raw honey contains small amounts of the same resins found in propolis. Honeybees make propolis with plant resins and their own secretions. The bees use this...
Unless you or your family has a high risk factor for food allergies or your child shows an obvious reaction when you breastfeed after eating nuts, there is no reason you should avoid eating nuts while breastfeeding, according to a report shared by...
Breast milk is nutritionally perfect -- tailor-made for your baby's needs. Initially called colostrum, it's so rich in nutrients and antibodies that just a few drops is all it takes to provide complete nutrition for your baby's tiny tummy. Breast...
Finding time for a quality workout can be difficult for parents of young children. Unlike some forms of exercise that are simply not compatible with children, cyclists have the option of taking their child with them using a bicycle-mounted child...
Children are not small adults. Your child's nutritional and caloric requirements differ greatly from yours and they evolve as your child grows and matures. The United States Department of Agriculture issues dietary guidelines for Americans and...
Everyone is born with an immune system. It consists of a team of cells, proteins, tissues and organs that fight off illness, germs and other invaders. When an unsafe substance enters the body, the immune system kicks into gear and attacks. In a...
