Infant Colic in the First Three Months: A Common Challenge

One of the most frequent issues affecting infants during their first three months of life is colic. Parents often describe a baby who experiences…

Developmental Milestones from 1 to 24 Months

Developmental milestones are checkpoints at which infants and toddlers typically achieve certain skills. By observing these milestones, we assess…

Frequent Infections in Children Attending Preschool and Preventive Measures

Children attending preschool, especially for the first time, often experience several episodes of infections, commonly referred to as frequent…

Accidents at Home

Young children are fully dependent on you, which means it’s your responsibility to protect them. As they get older, you must teach them how to protect…

Vitamins for Children: Are They Necessary?

Ensuring a strong immune system is crucial for everyone, especially for children who are frequently exposed to viruses. 

Staphylococcal Infections in Children

Staphylococcus is a bacterium that colonizes various parts of the body, primarily the skin, as well as the nostrils, perineum and vagina. There are…

Myths and Truths About Vaccines

Is natural infection preferable?Infections caused by bacteria or viruses can lead to serious complications, such as pneumonia, myocarditis, or…

Foreign Body Aspiration

Foreign body aspiration occurs when a small object enters the trachea or bronchi, potentially obstructing the airway. Depending on the size of the…

Flu: Symptoms, Management, and Vaccination

Influenza is a viral infection of the respiratory system caused primarily by the influenza viruses type A or B. In Greece, seasonal influenza activity…

Drowning: How Should We Respond?

Drowning is defined as the condition leading to impaired respiratory function after submersion in a liquid medium, according to the World Health…

Coronaviruses: Symptoms in Children and Guidelines for Parents

The novel coronavirus-2019 (SARS-CoV-2) was first identified in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization…

Basic Guidelines for Choosing the Right Diaper

Selecting the right diaper is crucial for maintaining the health of your baby’s skin and ensuring proper development. Consider that a baby spends…