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Image: iStock Toddlers have a personality of their own, which cannot be underestimated by any means. Their bedroom needs to reflect their personality. It should not just be cutesy and functional but well planned as well, to always ensure your child’s safety. We have compiled a list of toddler bedroom ideas that you can use

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Congenital cataract is an eye condition prevalent among newborns. In this infantile disease, the baby’s natural eye lenses appear milky white from birth. Congenital cataract is different from other cataract forms. The former is mostly inherited and present at birth, while the latter develops at an older age. Congenital cataracts

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Camping with a toddler seems like a scary idea, right? With their curiosity, excess energy, tantrums, and tendency to wander off, your tiny tots can be quite a handful. However, a camping trip would be beneficial for them. It will allow your munchkins to experience the beauty of nature up

Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Birth control shot is a hormonal method of female contraception and an effective way to prevent pregnancy. The shot is also known as contraception injection, birth control injection, or, based on brand names, Depo shot, DMPA, Sayana press, Noristerat, and Depo-Provera. This injection contains medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA), a synthetic progesterone

Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE As a parent, the last thing you would want your child to do is to make a mess at home. However, one activity that makes a mess but can be a whole lot of fun for your toddler is finger painting. In fact, finger painting is a good way to

Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Neonatal progeroid syndrome, also known as Wiedemann-Rautenstrauch syndrome, is a type of progeria (a rare, progressive genetic disorder), which causes an aged appearance at birth, developmental delay before and after birth, sparse hair, and loss of fat under the skin. This condition is believed to affect one in four million

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Spina bifida means a “split spine” or “open spine” (1). It occurs when the spinal cord bones do not form normally and lead to a gap or opening. It can happen anywhere along the length of the spine. Spina bifida is the most common form of neural tube defect. Neural

Image: Shutterstock Sometimes, we stumble upon surnames that make us read twice because they might mean something in one language and quite the other in some other language. And then there are surnames that sound different. If you have not come across any funny last names, we have made a list of such names for

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Pancake, also known as flapjack or griddlecake, is a fluffy, soft starch-based dish that people usually eat for breakfast. One can make sweet or savory pancakes using different flours and other ingredients, such as egg, milk, and butter. Since pancakes are easy to make and customizable, you may consider adding

IN THIS ARTICLE Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is a heart problem that consists of four congenital heart defects that ultimately affect normal blood supply from the heart to the lungs and the body. Heart defects in TOF can obstruct blood pumping from the right ventricle and shunt deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the

IN THIS ARTICLE Do you know that each last name in the world has a meaning and a story behind it? These names tell a story of a family– ancestors, origin, occupation in the olden times, and a lot more! While some names are habitational, others are geographical or occupational. Here are some last names

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Every child is unique. Some are quiet, and some are vocal. Some run around a lot, while some prefer to sit in one place. A few children love to cause trouble wherever they go or at least bother their parents. If you haven’t named your naughty totty yet, we bring

Image: Shutterstock Traditional names are back in fashion. Classic names are refreshing, and these names not only remind of history but also have a timeless quality. If you are looking for a stylish name for your boy with a vintage touch, then you’re at the right place, as we bring to you the best vintage

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Breast pads or nursing pads are useful accessories for lactating mothers. Nursing pads go inside the bras and soak up leaking milk. Mothers may experience milk leakage between feedings when their nipples rub against clothing, during sexual interaction, or when they hear the baby cry. Milk leakage is a normal

IN THIS ARTICLE Obesity is defined as having excess body fat. A toddler is considered overweight when their weight is higher than the average weight for toddlers of their age. A healthy weight trajectory is one in which the toddler’s height and weight increase proportionally as they grow. When toddlers deviate from their healthy weight

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is an inherited disorder of the adrenal glands. Adrenal glands are located above the kidneys, and they produce three types of hormones. Cortisol: Regulates energy, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels and helps in recovery from severe illnesses Aldosterone: Regulates the amount of salt and water

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Taking medicines and children often don’t fit in the same sentence. Getting your toddler to take medicines can sometimes turn out to be an energy-draining experience that you might have to go through. Toddlers usually tend to be fussy when taking medicines due to palatability issues such as taste, texture,

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Intussusception is a condition in which one part of the intestine slides or telescopes inside the other part. This may occur anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract. However, the junction between small and large intestines (ileocecal junction) often has a higher risk of telescoping than other segments. Intussusception can cause intestinal

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic infection caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii (1). Congenital toxoplasmosis is a group of symptoms that are seen in an unborn baby infected by Toxoplasma gondii. The babies usually get the infection from the mother while they are still in the womb. In most cases,

Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Cyanosis means bluish-purple discoloration of the skin. Acrocyanosis refers to the cyanosis seen in the body’s extremities, especially in the palms and soles. It may also be seen around the lips. In most cases, acrocyanosis is normal in babies, as long as there is no cyanosis in the central part