Baby: The baby equipment to avoid!

Walker and Youpala: risk of head injury

Youpala trotters and keep children upright and allow them to move even before he could walk. However, many children fall from these facilities and consequently suffer serious head injuries. The French Society of Pediatrics moreover banned their use by 2006. Youpala trotters and even banned in some countries (Canada). In addition, these devices are accused of delaying the acquisition of walking.
Harness for walking: baby leash?

It is also unwise to use a harness to facilitate learning of gait in a child. Harnesses “for walking” hinder children in their movements. They have actually no use … The child will walk when he is physically ready, nothing can not move this time. Some use the harness to limit fall. But as the harness impedes the child in her movements, it’s impossible to find the correct balance. Better to hold her hand. In addition, we must accept that the falls are part of learning to walk. Finally, put a harness to a child because he refused to shake hands is to keep a leash …
Anti-flathead pillow, wedge-baby bedding … Risk of suffocation!

In the bed, the main risk baby is choking, and sudden death. As such, we must ban all items that would obstruct his nose or mouth. This avoids the duvets, pillows, bed valances … The anti-flat head pillow should be avoided because they contribute nothing. If baby has a flattening of the back of the skull, it will regain its natural shape as they grow. By cons, if he returns, he risks getting stuck, nose and mouth buried in the cushion. However, some children manage to put on his stomach from motherhood … That’s why we also recommend the type systems reducing bed or baby blocks. If you have any doubt, ask permission from your midwife or your doctor.
recliner Bath fall hazard

The bouncer bath is not in itself dangerous equipment. By cons, it insidiously leads parents to relax their attention. However, in the bathtub, the risk of fall is particularly damaging: the tub is a hard, and there is water. It is therefore recommended to always hold her baby in the bath.
Fly Baby power: too irritating …

Fly Baby is not an easy time. Some kids struggle and trimming can also turn the race for parents. Using an electric fly-baby is so tempting. However, this technique is considered less effective. The engine noise may also worry baby. And especially if they are misused or improperly adjusted, such equipment may irritate mucous membranes or creating excessive pressure on the eardrums and sinuses.
Beware of baby equipment used!

Finally, it must be remembered, for baby equipment, opportunities are not always bargains. First, because the standards change, and you can purchase a garage sale equipment that is now banned … On the other hand, because the used products can be damaged without this being visible. Rather not take chances, so …

Wisdom teeth extraction and

The term “wisdom teeth” actually refers to the third permanent molars. These are located at the rear of the dental arch, on both sides of the mouth, top and bottom. Every human being has theoretically four. But some people may have fewer, if any. In very exceptional circumstances, there are also cases of patients with 5 wisdom teeth. The third molars usually appear between 16 and 25.
The problems associated with the emergence of wisdom teeth

Wisdom teeth are reminiscent of our very distant ancestors. With an exclusively raw diet, they needed their three molars to eat properly. But a long time now, our diet has diversified through the mastery of fire and cooking food. Our whole system of mastication has therefore adapted to these changes. Suddenly, the wisdom teeth have more difficulty finding their place. The full output of wisdom teeth is often impossible. There is simply not enough room! Wisdom tooth can also search bow out sideways, then stumbling against the other teeth. This problem of emergence can lead to complications, the type of gum inflammation, infection or cyst . It can also damage the second molars (caries, root resorption).
Under what circumstances should extract wisdom teeth?

Was removed more often when their wisdom teeth eruption is not in good conditions. If there is an infection, it is necessary to extract teeth quickly to prevent the spread of infection to soft tissue of the face. It also removes wisdom teeth when they are blocked and they cause pain. In other cases, it is primarily to avoid future complications and to protect the second molars. Similarly, when orthodontic treatment is necessary, it may be useful to remove them. Indeed, the thrust of wisdom teeth also affects the alignment of teeth.
How does one remove wisdom teeth?

Avulsion (removal) of wisdom teeth is performed by a dentist or a dentist. This is an operation under local anesthesia or neuroleptic performed in dental practice. In most cases, the extraction is conducted at the end of adolescence, before the roots are formed (evulsion easier). Specifically, surgeons incise the gums and cuts out the tooth to extract. The operation lasts sometimes a quarter of an hour per tooth extracted. In the days that follow, edema occurs frequently, and pain. Pain treatment is generally proposed, and the application of a pocket of cold on the cheek to limit swelling. However, in some cases complex , the evulsion wisdom teeth can be done at the hospital under general anesthesia. The hospital then last 1 or 2 days.

Cradle cap: dandruff baby!

The term “cradle cap” refers to small patches of skin that appear on the skin of babies. These clusters of dead skin in the form of scales whitish, yellowish or grayish. They may be more or less fat. The cradle cap are most often on the scalp, but can sometimes colonize the whole body. These patches usually appear within the first month. They disappear quickly, but sometimes persists up to 2 / 3 years. This delay is entirely aesthetic Benin. It basically monitors the cradle cap to prevent possible infection.
Causes of cradle cap

From a medical point of view, the cradle cap are dermatitis or seborrheic dermatitis. This is a skin reaction to the fungus Pityrosporum ovale, the causative agent of dandruff in adults. This fungus likes oily skin. That is why it grows particularly well in babies whose scalp produces much sebum. On the other hand, the use of certain toiletries poorly suited to the infant’s skin may facilitate its installation. In no case does the cradle cap is a sign of poor hygiene.
The treatment of cradle cap

To prevent cradle cap from spreading or becoming infected, it usually tries to remove them. To do this, apply a fatty substance, which will soften the pile of dead skin and allow it to take off. The easiest way is to use the liniment, oil and limestone on the crusts, but some moms prefer oil olive or vaseline. According to some, a few drops of breast milk would do wonders … You can coat the crust 1-2 hours before bathing. A more radical solution is to apply the product before bed to act overnight. Then, wash the baby’s head with a mild shampoo. The crusts can be removed gently with a soft brush. Do not try to pull them up, as this may irritate baby’s skin. It usually takes repeat the operation several times. Finally, for cradle cap on the rest of the body, we can pour a little olive oil directly into the bath.
Should we make a baby shampoo daily?

The question seems simple, but yet it breaks! Some provide that we must wash the baby’s head every day to remove excess sebum. Others argue that too frequent shampoos dry out the scalp and result in contrast to overproduction of sebum. Suffice to say that each parent will as he wishes!
When to see a doctor?

When the child presents no particular health problem, it is usually not necessary to consult urgently. In most cases, cradle cap is presented to the physician at monthly visits. However, if the crusts are expanding, they show signs of infection (pimples, red patches …) or that the child’s buttocks turn red, it is best to seek medical advice. If the cradle cap does not disappear quickly, the doctor may also prescribe a cream (antifungal, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory) and sometimes an antibiotic locally.