What do restlessness and crying mean? Restlessness and crying are the most common symptoms of babies not feeling well. There can be various reasons for this. Possible causes of restlessness and crying Perhaps your baby is hungry or thirsty. Your baby may be in pain because he or she is teething or suffering from three-month … Restlessness and Crying in Babies
What are the symptoms of teeth grinding in children? Teeth grinding (med.: bruxism) manifests itself in children and babies just as it does in adults: The upper and lower jaws are usually unconsciously pressed together and rubbed against each other at night during sleep. Sooner or later, chronic teeth grinding becomes visible on the dentition: … Teeth grinding in children and babies: Causes, Therapy
Brief overview What to do in case of vomiting in babies and toddlers: give fluids, rinse mouth after vomiting, cool forehead, hold child upright while vomiting. When to see a doctor? At best always, but in any case in case of persistent vomiting, additional diarrhea or fever, refusal to drink, and in very young infants. … Vomiting in Babies & Toddlers: First Aid
Developmental stage or growth spurt In babies, development takes place in stages and according to a relatively fixed sequence. Eight growth spurts characterize the baby’s development in the first 14 months of life. When exactly a baby takes a developmental step varies from child to child. So there is nothing wrong if your baby takes … Growth spurt in babies
Brief overview Symptoms: Visible bulge when crying or coughing Treatment: Rarely necessary, sometimes umbilical hernia surgery Causes and risk factors: Lack of regression of the embryonic umbilical hernia or development due to increased abdominal pressure Diagnosis: palpation, ultrasound if necessary Course and prognosis: Usually heals by itself by the age of three. Prevention: Not possible … Umbilical hernia in babies: symptoms, treatment
Apathy means apathy, unresponsiveness and a lack of reaction to external stimuli such as being spoken to, picked up or touched. In a narrower sense, apathy is a disturbance of the state of alertness. It affects the central nervous system and is a very serious and dangerous symptom in babies. If you notice or suspect … Apathy in Babies
Brief overview What is the (stable) lateral position for children? Stable positioning of the body on its side to keep the airways clear. This is how the lateral position works for children: Place the child’s arm closest to you bent upwards, grasp the other arm by the wrist and place it over the chest, grasp … Recovery Position in Children and Babies
Symptoms of neurodermatitis: baby and toddler Severe itching and inflamed skin areas (eczema) are typical symptoms of neurodermatitis – in babies as well as in older children and adults. However, there are also differences between neurodermatitis in babies and toddlers and the disease in other age groups. They mainly concern cradle cap, which only occurs … Eczema in Babies and Children
Lifting and carrying heavy loads The rules should also be observed here. Reduce the weight per transport. In any case, distribute the load more evenly and do not carry the loads on one side. Always use auxiliary equipment if available. Cranes should be available for maintenance and on construction sites. Ants or lifting trucks can … Lifting and carrying heavy loads | Lifting and carrying for the back
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Not in every situation is it easy to think about lifting and carrying in a way that is suitable for the back and to integrate it into the usual procedures of everyday life. The older a person gets, the more important it becomes to protect the back from wrong movements and heavy loads. When it … Lifting and carrying for the back
In care Nursing care is one of the areas in the working world that is associated with high physical strain. Although this is not always present, the risk of strain on the back is pre-programmed when it comes to the mobilization of immobile persons and work often involves a lack of time. In this case, … In care | Lifting and carrying for the back
