Active Mum and Baby

Although proper dental care is just as necessary for kids as it is for adults, your child’s routine won’t be exactly the same as yours. Children start with kid-safe toothpaste, brushes, floss, and eventually graduate to the adult versions. For this reason, you may have wondered about mouthwash. Is it safe for your child? When should they start using mouthwash?  Should Your Child Be Using Mouthwash? Mouthwash does more than just freshen your breath. Certain brands also wash away loose plaque and strengthen your teeth with fluoride. However, it isn’t right for every child. Is Mouthwash Safe For My Child? This largely depends on their age. Although fluoride mouthwash can be incredibly helpful in helping your child right cavities, the American Dental Association (ADA) recommends waiting until they are about six years old to introduce it to their routine. This is because these younger kids may have a harder time not swallowing the mouthwash. Fluoride is perfectly safe...

If you thought hair loss was limited to older adults, think again. Infants, up to the age of 2, can experience hair loss. It might come off as shocking but this is not uncommon at all. Certain factors and genes at play can make your baby more likely to lose hair, especially in the first six months post-birth. Why does this happen? While babies begin to grow some hair on their head while they are resting in the mother’s womb, most newborns experience a drop in their hormone levels, which can make them lose some of their hair in the first six months.  Much like for adults, another reason for this scary hair loss can be a cradle cap, when the sebum and the scales in the scalp start to rub off and take away the fine hair too. If your baby sits or sleeps in the same position for a long while, he or she can develop bald spots in and around the crown, which can be another reason for hair loss. The baby may also develop a bald spot if he or she rubs the head against his mattress. ...