Child's Health

Positional or postural plagiocephaly is the deformity of the baby's head, quite common, caused by resting with the head always supported in the same posture, which acts by modifying the shape of the baby's head.

After long debates about whether the appearance of diseases (including mental ones) is conditioned by genetics or by the environment, there is no longer any doubt. The two factors are involved and closely related.

When our baby is born, after a good time with mother, with whom he takes his first feeding, he is measured and weighed to have a reference of what his evolution will be.

About a third of babies up to six months may have thrush, and it is most common among those under three months of age. But what is this weirdly named infection?

The hidden or undescended testicle (also called cryptorchidism) affects between two and eight percent of male babies, especially if they are premature, although in the course of the first months the problem usually resolves spontaneously in the greater part of the cases, leaving only 0.8% of those affected.

The first hours of the newborn's life are key to assessing their general condition. That is why during the time you stay in the hospital - if everything has gone well it is usually between two and three days depending on the type of delivery - you will undergo the first medical check-ups.

Showing affection through kisses, hugs and caresses is key to the healthy emotional development of our little ones, but a manifestation of affection such as kisses on the mouth to children is something that is often questioned. For some parents, pecking their mouths is a completely normal and everyday act, while others do not see it as hygienic or appropriate. Is it okay to kiss your children on the mouth? Can it be risky for your health? Does it have psychological connotations? We answer all questions with the help of a pediatrician.