Kids

Parenthood comes with many questions, and Dofody is here with the right answers. Our Kids category features articles written by specialist pediatricians and child health experts in Kerala, dedicated to helping your little ones grow healthy and strong.

We cover everything from newborn care and developmental milestones to nutrition, immunization schedules, and managing common childhood infections. By combining clinical expertise with a compassionate understanding of a child’s needs, our doctors provide parents with the peace of mind they deserve. Get the medical clarity you need to nurture your child’s health at every stage of their growth.

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Baby Fell From Bed? A Neurosurgeon Explains What to Do & When to Worry

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Key takeaways Apply a cold compress for 20 minutes to reduce pain and swelling immediately after your child bumps their head. Observe your child closely for 24 hours instead of giving painkillers immediately, which might mask important symptoms. Seek immediate medical attention if your child vomits within an hour, experiences seizures, or is unconscious for […]

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JE Vaccine in Kerala Schools Should You Sign the Consent Form? 📝💉

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Key takeaways Prevent Japanese Encephalitis, a severe viral brain infection with no cure, by vaccinating your child. Trust the SA-14-14-2 vaccine, which is WHO pre-qualified and boasts an excellent long-term safety record. Expect mild side effects like a slight fever or injection site soreness as normal immune responses. Participate in school vaccination drives to ensure

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The must know Fever Home remedy for children and baby (including Paracetamol)

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Key takeaways Combine paracetamol and cold water sponging for the most effective fever reduction in children. Wipe the child's body to leave a thin layer of water instead of placing stationary wet cloths. Expect cold sponging to reduce body temperature rapidly, though effects only last about 30 minutes. Understand that paracetamol takes 30 minutes to

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Managing Diarrhea in Babies and Children at Home

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Key takeaways Treat childhood diarrhea at home primarily by replacing lost fluids and essential electrolytes using Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS). Prepare ORS using clean, boiled, and cooled water, and discard any leftover solution after 24 hours to prevent bacterial contamination. Feed the solution slowly in sips over one to two hours, pausing for 30 minutes

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No more eating while watching TV in your home – Tips in Malayalam

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Key takeaways Establish a strict tech-free dining zone to improve digestion, family bonding, and mindful eating habits. Overeating frequently occurs when distracted brains miss critical fullness signals from the stomach. Screen distractions during meals disrupt children's natural satiety cues and delay their language development. Focus on the sensory experience of meals and chew food thoroughly

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5 tips to make your child’s School Bag lightweight (Malayalam)

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Is your child carrying heavy School Bags? What if, the back pain, poor concentration ability & changes in posture are caused by the heavy School Bags your child is carrying every day? Get 5 tips to make School Bags lightweight and thus prevent health complications in this Video. Read the full blog article here 

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അംഗവൈകല്യമുള്ള കുഞ്ഞിനെയാണോ അതോ സൂചിയാണോ നിങ്ങൾക്ക് പേടി?

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Key takeaways Meningitis is a severe brain infection causing permanent complications like hearing loss in unvaccinated children. Vaccination prevents life-threatening childhood diseases including meningitis, pneumonia, miliary tuberculosis, and severe ear infections. BCG and Hib vaccines protect children against common Indian meningitis strains like Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Haemophilus influenzae. Misconceptions about immunization leave children highly vulnerable

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Tips to stop shouting at your child & become a better parent (Malayalam)

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How many times have you lost control & burst out at your little ones? Here are some tips that can help you stay calm at those high tension moments & raise terrific kids  Link to the book and other details are here – https://beingthedoctor.com/how-to-stop-yelling-at-your-child/ Hope you liked this video! Kindly Like Comment and Share,

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