Pediamoms

When I was still in training, I could not forget when a nurse commented that breastfeeding is only for charity patients who cannot afford to buy milk formula. I don’t know where she got that distorted notion.

Water for hiccups?

For a first time mom, even a simple problem like hiccups can sometimes cause worry and even distress, especially if it does not go away soon. A lot of moms would usually inquire if it would help to give their babies water.

"Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read." — (Groucho Marx)

See you all at the 30th Manila International Book Fair
16-20 September 2009
10 am - 8 pm
SMX Convention Center, MOA Complex, Pasay City

One of the most frequent complaints of mothers is the difficulty of giving medicine to their children. Most have experimented on different flavors of over-the-counter vitamins and supplements but each experience only turns out frustrating.

Here are a few ways to help moms make their kids take their medicine.

When I gave birth to my firstborn, my mother in law had her first major “tampo” when I did not obey her advise to put bigkis (binder) around my newborn son’s waist. She said it’s necessary to “avoid kabag”, “keep tummy flat when he gets older” and so on.
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