Baby Child

Children: more myopia in lockdown

Lockdown and contact restrictions promote visual defects in children. But there is a lot that can be done about it.

Children's shoes: measuring correctly is important!

Cortisol makes bones more fragile

MunichEven small fluctuations in the stress hormone cortisol can significantly impair the stability of the bones in children.

Free mobile app: What to do in the event of poisoning?

MunichChildren are curious. You explore the world with all your senses - including your mouth. Sometimes poisonous or caustic things end up in the small bellies. The free mobile app "Poisoning Accidents in Children" from the Federal Institute

Reading weakness: Changes in the brain enable early detection

Washington (dapd). Even before they even begin to learn to read, children with dyslexia have altered brain functions. Two areas in which, among other things, words heard are processed are less active than normal ...

Infants: Fat From Antibiotics?

Problematic genes, great appetite, little exercise - there are many reasons for a child to be overweight. One of them appears to be the use of antibiotics in infants.

Sleeping in the parents' bed promotes sudden infant death

MunichSudden Infant Death Syndrome still poses many puzzles. One thing seems to be clear by now: Babies who sleep in the marriage bed are more at risk.

Goodbye pacifiers: when and how does weaning work?

For many children, the pacifier is their one and only. At some point, however, the piece of plastic has to end. What is the best way to say goodbye?

Stiftung Warentest: What is really in children's desserts?

Many children love sweet desserts: Colorful, fatty or sugary products that are specifically marketed to the young have been criticized for a long time. But what's in it and what should you pay attention to when choosing? Stiftung Warentest

Prohibition of sugar in children's teas planned

Less fat, less sugar: early habits are often formative. A strict taboo should now apply to baby and children's teas.

Diabetes: Breastfeeding protects mothers from diabetes

MunichBreastfeeding could protect mothers from type 2 diabetes. It probably improves your metabolism in the long run.

Medicines for children

Medicines for children: Find out why children need different medicines than adults and what else should be considered. Read more now!

The patched code

Felix Ott is five years old. A perfectly normal little boy with dark blond hair and long eyelashes. A child who enjoys going to kindergarten and romping around with his friends. Two years ago his life was different. Back then everyone could

Baby food: what your child needs

Breast milk is the best food for your newborn baby. It is precisely tailored to the special needs of babies with their still immature digestive organs. Read more on the subject!

Old fathers: More psychological problems in the offspring

MunichThe trend is towards starting a family later and later. But the offspring of older dads suffer more often from mental disorders.

Babies: intestinal flora influences tendency to allergies

MunichBabies with favorable intestinal flora develop allergies less often. The good news: you can influence which bacteria colonize.

Apathy in the baby

Apathy means indifference, non-responsiveness and a lack of reaction to external stimuli such as speaking or touching. In infants, it can indicate infection, poisoning, or a metabolic disorder.

Old wives' tale for breastfeeding - what is it?

The topic of breastfeeding moves many young mothers. clears up myths with midwives and lactation consultants. Read more now!

Articulation disorders (dyslalia) in children

Children with articulation or phonetic disorders (formerly called dyslalia) have incorrect pronunciation or incorrect use of sounds. For example, you say toto instead of chocolate.

Rash in children

Rashes are usually harmless accompanying symptoms of infectious diseases such as measles or chickenpox. But they can also indicate an allergy or neurodermatitis.