Did you know that in Islam women who are pregnant or nursing their babies are permitted not to fast during Ramadan and to make up for the missed fasts at a later time? Taking advantage of this Islamic exemption will benefit both the mother and the child, especially if the infant is under a year old. With very young babies there is the possibility that the milk supply could be affected by the fasting if it is just being established. If you opt to fast when your baby is on solids and your mi...

Children can fully immerse themselves in Islamic values throughout Ramadan. The most crucial thing is to realize that encouraging children to begin fasting in the most pleasant way for them. Mums can do the following to get their children ready for Ramadan. Make sure  that children are fit and healthy for fasting. Every child is unique. Some children are ready at age 4, while others wish to begin at age 6. The following step is to inform kids that Ramadan is coming. Children are able...

Iron is a mineral that babies and children require for proper development and health. Hemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells, transports oxygen to all cells in the body. Our bodies require iron to produce hemoglobin. Iron is required for normal brain development in babies and children. Babies who do not get enough iron ("iron deficiency") may be less active and develop at a slower rate. How much iron do kids require? When babies begin eating solid foods, the amount of iron they r...

According to recommendations from the National Sleep Foundation, healthy adults should get between 7 and 9 jam of sleep every night.  To support their growth and development, babies, young children, and teenagers require significantly more sleep. A first step is to be aware of the general suggestions for how much sleep you require.  Optimal Sleep Jam for Each Age Group There are nine age categories with recommended bedtimes. The recommendations give a healthy person's suggested...

Regurgitation is a normal physiological condition in infants. Approximately 60% of 4-month-old babies regurgitate at least once per day, and the frequency decreases with age. There is nothing to worry about regurgitation in infants as long as the baby grows and develops normally, and there are no accompanying conditions such as difficulty to swallow food and liquids, irritability, or avoidance during eating.   Regurgitation in infants can be related to the immaturity of their gastroint...

When you have a fever, drinking plenty of liquid is very important to prevent the body from shivering and feeling the effects of inflammation. The electrolyte content in coconut water is useful for hydrating the body, so it will be beneficial for people who lack electrolytes due to prolonged high fever or excessive dehydration. Coconut water can provide additional intake of vitamin C, magnesium, manganese, potassium, calcium, with low calories. Drink a glass of coconut water without added sugar...