Design a kid corner and fill it with things safe for your toddler like Tupperware, toys, empty boxes, etc. ||There are parenting mistakes that are harmless. When in doubt, ask your pediatrician ||The most important thing on growth curves is how your baby grows over time. If he's small but growing at the appropriate rate, there's usually no cause for concern. ||Put a photo of a face – yours – on the side of the cot for your baby to look at. Human faces fascinate babies ||Don’t rush into solving your kid's problems. Give him the chance to conclude, all on his own, that things are going to be okay. ||Only close friends and relatives should visit you during your first month at home. They should not visit if they are sick ||In case of eczema, use mild, unscented body and laundry soaps. Pat baby's skin dry; don't rub ||Breastfeeding releases Oxytocin which causes contractions of the uterus, helping to stop hemorrhage and initiating weight loss ||It’s never too early to read for your child ||Don't allow your pet on the couch while you are holding baby. This makes dogs bigger and taller in relation to your infant and may encourage aggression. ||
Cholesterol screening in your child


Newly revised AAP guidelines (July 2008, the American Academy of Pediatrics) recommend cholesterol screening for all children who are:

  • Overweight
  • Have diabetes
  • Have high blood pressure
  • A family history of early heart disease and high cholesterol.
  • Smoking.
 

What is the cause of high cholesterol in children?

 

Cholesterol levels in children are linked to three risk factors:

  • Genetically (passed on from parent to child. In most cases, kids with high cholesterol have a parent who also has elevated cholesterol)
  • Dietary
  • Obesity
 

What does cholesterol do?

 

Adults are not the only people affected by high cholesterol. Children also may have high levels of cholesterol, which can cause health problems when the child gets older.

 

Too much cholesterol leads to the build-up of plaque on the walls of the arteries, which supply blood to the heart and other organs. Plaque can narrow the arteries and block the blood flow to the heart, causing heart problems. Cholesterol also is related to health problems, including stroke.

 

When to do the first screening and how often should I follow up?

 
  • First screening is recommended after age 2, but no later than age 10.
  • Children under age 2 should not be screened.
  • If the fasting lipid profile is normal, a child should be screened again in three to five years.
 

Is there any treatment and what is it?

 
  • Changing lifestyle and bad habits: Healthy food including low-fat dairy products for all children over two years of age
  • Plenty of exercise: regular aerobic exercise, such as biking, running, walking, and swimming, can help raise HDL levels (the "good" cholesterol) and lower your child's risk for cardiovascular disease.
  • Weight management should be the primary treatment for overweight kids with high lipid levels
  • Medications for patients 8 years and older with an LDL concentration greater than 190 mg/dL (or 160 mg/dL with a family history of early heart disease or two additional risk factors present; or 130 mg/dL if diabetes is present)

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