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...

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), which can invade the epithelial cells of the skin and mucous membrane, has been associated with malignancy or cancers. HPV can infect both males and females of any age. To prevent HPV infections and their progression to cancers, HPV vaccination has been introduced worldwide. The vaccine is recommended for all adolescents, as well as adults through age 26 years who were not fully vaccinated already. Currently there are 2 types of HPV vaccines available in Indone...

Preterm birth is defined as babies born alive before the completion of 37 weeks of pregnancy. Because the organ systems of premature babies are not fully developed,  they have weaker immune systems and need intensive care. Breast milk is the best  to meet the nutritional needs of premature babies. It is critical for the baby’s growth and development, as well as for the baby’s immunity. However, there are difficulties associated with breastfeeding premature babies: 1.A baby born before 36 w...