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APGAR SCORE The Apgar score is a routine procedure done 60 seconds after the birth of an infant and then usually repeated 5 minutes after birth. MOVING FROM MILK TO SOLID FOOD At what age should I start my baby on solids? When can eggs be included in this diet? These are some of the questions which I am frequently asked by parents during my radio shows and workshops. BABY'S FIRST YEARS - 25 TO 36 MONTHS Jumping, throwing, and brushing teeth Your child is walking well now. His steps are more even and he's got the hang of the smooth heel-to-toe motion that adults use. He's also getting better at jumping, throwing a ball overhand, brushing his teeth without help, and washing and drying his hands. LACTOSE INTOLERANCE Lactose is the predominant sugar found in milk. When the lactose reaches the small intestine it is broken down by the enzyme lactase into two components - galactose and glucose which are then absorbed into the blood. The inability to digest lactose due to a shortage of lactase is known as lactose intolerance.
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My baby is 27 months old and has a full set of 20 teeth. He is however, getting more teeth! I was under the impression that the full set of teeth is not complete until around 6 years of age. Is this common? Could this cause any problems apart from the obvious teething ones? Twenty teeth is the normal amount for a child to have by the time they are three years old. Permanent teeth usually form at around age 6 with the molars coming in first followed by the central incisors. These teeth continue to come in until the child is of adult age. The full set is usually complete by 21 years of age. A full set of teeth consists of 28 permanent teeth. However, there can be up to 32 teeth depending on third molars (wisdom teeth). If your child already has 20 teeth and is getting more molars, I would suggest that you take your child to see a dentist. My main question would be as to whether these are 'milk teeth' as we call them or the permanent teeth. If they are permanent teeth, the most important thing is to make sure that they do not develop caries (cavities). Answered by: Dr Chin Yoon Hiap, Consultant Paediatrician, Member of ProHighway Panel of Medical Specialists, practising at Pantai Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. My son is 7 months old. Sometimes, the colour of his urine is pink. I have had a urine test done twice but nothing showed up. What could be the cause of the colour change? Sometimes, the food or drinks that we eat can cause urine to be pink in colour. If you are unduly worried, I suggest that you take your son to a Paediatrician for a complete check-up. Answered by: Dr Chew Weng Yew, Member of ProHighway panel of Medical Specialists. My 9 month old baby is having fever. The doctor we visited, told us that the fever is due to a sore throat which has caused infection. He gave antibiotics for y baby. I have two questions. 1. Can a baby less than one year take antibiotics? 2. Can a sore throat in a baby cause fever? 1. It is safe for a baby to be treated with antibiotics. Even day old babies and premature babies are treated safely with antibiotics every day in hospitals. As with any medication that is given there is always a risk of side effects. However, doctors do take steps to avoid as many side effects as possible such as: - Give antibiotics only when necessary - Antibiotics are administered with the age of the infant in mind. - Dosage of antibiotics is given according to the weight of the infant. 2. Yes, a sore throat in a baby can cause fever. Fever is a common occurrence in infants and children and is usually a warning sign that there is an underlying cause. Fever is usually part of an illness. For more information on the above, please read the articles at ProHighway Healcare: 1. Resistance to Antibiotics in Infants and Children 2. Fever in Infants and Children Answered by: Chrstina Chew, Registered Nurse, Midwife, Children's Trained and Member of ProHighway Panel of Medical Specialists Is it possible that my 6 month old granddaughter has parasites? She is breastfed only but her mom may be infected? She has irregular bowel movements and white things near the anus? If she does have parasites, how should they be treated? Breastfed babies have little or no exposure to parasites. Textbooks state that parasites are very rare in children below 12 months. Medication for parasites is also not given to infants below the age of 1 year. Sometimes babies do pass some whitish mucus with their stools. Howevr, if you are unduly worried about the white things near the anus of the infant, I would suggest that you consult your family physician to check the baby. It is very easy to treat the mother for parasites and medicines are available over the counter. Ask your pharmacist to recommend. Answered by: Qualified Nurse, Member of Prohighway Panel of Medical Specialists.