The ABCs of over-the-counter medication
Just because drugs are sold over-the-counter doesn’t mean that they are harmless. Here’s a little guide to help you heal your child safely this flu season.
Infections, Diseases and Booboos
Treating sunburn
With summer upon us, we are all looking forward to being able to enjoy the sun and good weather! But be careful, you must be wary of sunburns, especially for your little ones!
July 3, 2023
Prevent dehydration in children
During the summer, children spend a lot if time outside. So before sending them out, here are some simple tips to prevent dehydration.
May 29, 2023
Mouth wounds and infections
When does a mouth wound deserve your attention? What should you do? When should you react? Here are a few useful tips.
June 27, 2022
Baby pimples and skin conditions: How to spot them and how to treat them
A pimple suddenly appeared on your baby’s face – is it a sign of a rash? Some kind of skin condition? The end of the world? Relax and learn more about the red spots on your child.
November 1, 2021
Beware of heat stroke!
Heat strokes occur more often in babies and elderlies. Because it can be life-threatening, it must be treated quickly.
July 26, 2021
The swimmer’s ear
Your child, the little fish, oozes out of the water with a throbbing pain in their ear. They probably developed swimmer’s ear and it should be treated immediately. It could also be prevented!
July 6, 2020
Intestinal worms
Intestinal worms can be found in food and on our pets. How can we avoid being infested and how can we get rid of these parasites?
August 5, 2019
Everything you need to know about painkillers!
Pain medication and fever reducers are called analgesics or antipyretics. There are only two types of over-the-counter painkillers for children: acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
February 2, 2015
Antibiotics: when and how?
The use of antibiotics raises more and more questions: is resistance to bacteria caused by medication overuse real?
November 21, 2014
Ear infections
With cold and flu season on the way, it is time to prepare for ear infections! As a matter of fact, ear infections frequently follow a viral infection of some sort.
November 19, 2012
Constipation in children
Harmless but very bothersome, constipation can eventually irritate the intestinal lining and cause several health problems.
February 24, 2012
Meningitis
The name itself is scary. But the vaccine can keep bacterial meningitis at bay and viral meningitis often goes away without treatment.
February 24, 2012
Fever
Fever in itself is not a disease. It is a symptom resulting from a disease, most often from an infection such as the flu or another childhood disease.
August 29, 2011
When should you go to the emergency room?
Big scratches? Little accident? Fever? Suspicious spots? Sure, your child is not well but should you go to the emergency room? Motherforlife helps you decide whether or not you should go.
August 22, 2011
Frostbites
Did you know that you should never rub a frostbite, nor put it in snow or water (cold or hot)? When it's as cold as it’s been recently, we all need advice!
