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Media Guidelines
Television — What Children See and Learn (based on AAP Media Guidelines) Violence If your child watches three to four hours of noneducational TV per day, he will have seen about 8,000 murders on TV by the time he finishes grade school. Children who see violence on television may not understand that real violence hurts…
Developmental Milestones in the first year of life
What are some of the developmental milestones my child should reach by one month of age? In the very beginning, it may seem that your baby does nothing but eat, sleep, cry, and fill his diapers. By the end of the first month, he’ll be much more alert and responsive. Gradually he’ll begin moving his…
Childhood Asthma, what you should know about it.
What Is Asthma? Asthma is a chronic disease of the tubes that carry air to the lungs. These airways become narrow and their linings become swollen, irritated, and inflamed. In patients with asthma, the airways are always irritated and inflamed, even though symptoms are not always present. The degree and severity of airway inflammation varies…
Cow’s Milk, good or bad
Is Cow’s Milk Suitable for Infants? As parents, one of the most common questions we hear in the clinic is: “Doctor, can I start giving cow’s milk to my baby?” The short answer is: 👉 Cow’s milk is NOT suitable as the main milk feed for babies under 1 year of age. Let’s understand why.…
Screen Time in Toddlers
Dr. Manoj Kumar Singh, MD (Pediatrics)Pediatrician in Lucknow Screens are everywhere — but how much is safe for toddlers? Toddler years (1–3 years) are critical for brain, speech, and emotional development. Real-world interaction is far more important than digital exposure. Recommended Screen Time According to the American Academy of Pediatrics: Less is always better. Why…
Fever in Children
Fever is a friend, it fights diseases What Every Parent Should Know About Fever When to Give Fever Medicine Give medicine only if your child is uncomfortable, not just because the temperature is high. Safe options: Avoid: How to Care for a Child with Fever What Matters More Than the Temperature Watch your child’s behavior,…
Routine Umbilical Cord Care
Simple care is safe care. After birth, the umbilical cord is clamped and cut, leaving behind a small stump. This stump dries, shrivels, and naturally falls off within 5–15 days. Proper care helps prevent infection and ensures smooth healing. Quick Takeaway ✔ Keep it clean ✔ Keep it dry ✔ Keep it uncovered ✔ No…
“कहीं भी कभी भी”
सुनीता अपने दो माह के शिशु को टीकाकरण के लिए लाई थी। उसके हाथ में बड़ी सी दूध की बोतल देखकर मैंने पूछा “इतनी जल्दी अपना दूध बंद कर दिया?” वह बोली “नहीं डॉकसाब, क्लीनिक में देर लगेगी, इसलिए बोतल साथ ले आई हूँ।” कितनी विडंबना है। एक दुधमुंहा बच्चा सिर्फ इसलिए माँ के दूध…
मांसाहार किस आयु से दें ?
एक बाल रोग विशेषज्ञ की दृष्टि से अभिभावक अक्सर मुझसे पूछते हैं— “डॉक्टर साहब, बच्चों को मांसाहार कब से देना शुरू करें?” यह प्रश्न सरल लगता है, पर इसका उत्तर समझने के लिए दो मूल बातें जानना आवश्यक हैं: 🍽️ हम भोजन क्यों करते हैं? भोजन हमारी तीन महत्वपूर्ण आवश्यकताओं को पूरा करता है: 1)…
Breast Feeding FAQs
Like you, all mothers have a lot of concerns about their babies. This is a special chapter to assist you to answer some of your own questions. Some common questions asked by the mothers are: Q. When should breastfeeding be started? Ans. Breastfeeding should be started immediately after the baby is born. The naked baby…
