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Questions tagged [health]

Children's physical health and well-being. See also the tag [hygiene] for matters of cleanliness.

Questions about diagnosing or treating specific medical issues are not appropriate to this site, and may be closed. Please seek a doctor's help immediately for any urgent medical issues.

This tag is appropriate for questions related to the health and well-being of a child, but not for specific medical issues. Questions about diagnosing or treating specific medical issues should be asked of a health professional, and are not a good fit for this site. However, questions that are related to general care for a child are appropriate for this tag.

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Is walking barefoot bad for my child's health?

I've heard all my life that walking barefoot on a cold floor would make me (when I was a child) more susceptible to catching a cold and things like that. My wife keeps saying that to our child. Is there any evidence (scientific is better) that this…
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Thermometer for babies and children

We have a digital oral/rectal thermometer, but is difficult for our toddler to be still long enough to get an accurate reading (sometimes it seems to to take several minutes before hearing the confirmation beep). We have another baby on the way and…
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Brandy for Kids

My son is 4yrs old. And it doesn’t matter a kid is older than 4yrs or younger than 4yrs; some of my family members prefer Brandy even for a kid, if he/she is suffering from cough and cold. Even I have seen a statutory warning on the Brandy bottle so…
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Is behavioural optometry a real thing?

My 5 year old son was having some trouble concentrating in class and it was recommended that we see a behavioural optometrist. A standard optical test showed his eyes were not perfect but within normal range for his age. The optometrist then ran…
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How much of a sliver can be safely left under the skin?

Our two-year-old just had her first wood sliver. We were able to remove most of the wood with a pair of tweezers. A small amount of dark matter is still visible under the skin. We would prefer not to have to make an incision to clean it out, and…
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What are the health benefits of giving children vitamins?

My wife and I have given our five-year-old children's vitamins on-and-off since she was two. I don't believe the vitamins harm my daughter's health, but at the same time I wonder if the vitamins are just another version of candy, and I am skeptical…
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When is it harmless to start taking a child to the cinemas?

This question asks "What age can you expect a child to happily sit through a movie at the theatre"? The answers may not necessarily indicate at what age all the overwhelming sound and light stop being harmful for the kids. AAP recommends For…
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Is poor (20/40) eyesight common in 10 year olds?

During my son's last pediatrician visit, we found that he has a 20/40 vision, and that he may need glasses (which was enough for him to voluntarily reduce his TV time). Our pediatrician insisted that it is common for kids of that age, and that it…
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Are endurance bike rides suitable for preteens and teens?

I know from experience that 9-to-11-year old children can handle 30-km bike rides, subject to a few constraints: Regular hydration and nutrition are critical—even more so than for adults. It is crucial to practice 10 km and 20 km bike rides many…
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What are the alternatives to the Gripewater?

The Gripewater seems to be not so healthy. What are the healthy alternatives to the Gripewater? Answers with references will be appreciated.
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Can warm air humidifiers be bad for a child's cough?

We had taken our children to the doctor (2.5 years old and 6.5 months old) and the doctor (not their regular doctor) had mentioned to not use the warm air humidifier because of new research seems to indicate that it can cause problems. Now, I can't…
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my 11 year old boy started craving white milk. Is there a health reason for that?

He never liked milk much I just wonder if there is a health reason for this.
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What are the pros and cons of piercing a child's ears?

What are the advantages or disadvantages of piercing a child's ears? The question is for children of any age (under 18), so say in your answer what age you're talking about.
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Suggestions to fight bacterial infection

These days kids are very vulnerable to the bacteria infections. I want to improve my understanding of how bacteria affect us and how to effectively prevent them. My real question is, if our immune system is strong, will that prevent the bacteria…
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