Do all cuts need stitches? Stitches or no stitches is a big question when it comes to infants and children. Between the playground, sports, and the rough-and-tumble of everyday life, kids end up with bruises, scrapes, and cuts from time to time. While many can be treated with some disinfectant and a bandage, it’s important
Common cause for ear pain in children Cotton swabs are standard in many family bathrooms. They’re handy for a variety of grooming needs, but often are used to remove earwax — a common but potentially hazardous practice. While some people have more earwax than others, in general the ear makes just as much wax as
The main function of tonsils is to help stop bacteria from getting farther down the throat. However, a tonsillectomy doesn’t put kids at risk for more infections. In fact, some kids get fewer throat infections after tonsillectomies. When the tonsils are removed, other tissues in the body take over their role to help prevent infection. Due to successful antibiotic treatments
My kids hate vegetables what should I do to make them eat vegetables As most parents know, there are two things you can’t force a child to do: eat and sleep. This is especially true of toddlers, who often assert their independence through eating — or not eating — the foods you put on their
Everybody’s heard of tonsils. But not everyone knows what tonsils do or why they may need to be removed. Knowing the facts can help alleviate the fears of both parents and kids facing a tonsillectomy. Tonsils and Tonsillitis Tonsils are clumps of tissue on both sides of the throat that help fight infections. Tonsils may
Enlarged Adenoids Adenoids are a patch of tissue that sits at the very back of the nasal passage. Like tonsils, adenoids help keep the body healthy by trapping harmful bacteria and viruses that you breathe in or swallow. Although you can see the tonsils at the back of the throat, adenoids aren’t directly visible. Adenoids do important
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