Ask the Expert Series: Should I be worried if my child gets sick too often

Hello everyone! Excited to “see” you! I am Dr. Katrina Heng, a Medical Doctor who sees Pediatric patients. Together with the team at TAP, we would love to help as many of you on your parenting journey. A happy baby is a healthy baby. Some babies have a healthy baby weight, while some babies take healthy baby food, but they might get sick too often. Are you worried about how to get a healthy baby ? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👩- My baby has frequently runny nose and cough... 👩‍💼- Prevention; to encourage hand hygiene as part of play, this way it does not take away your baby’s joy of childhood. I would strongly recommend completing her vaccinations. Having a well balanced diet makes a difference for the little ones too. Remedies for the common cold in our climate and weather include symptomatic relief such as a humidified room or dust-free environment can help lessen your baby’s exposure to elements that would lead to the common coughs and cold. There are common over-the-counter medications that can provide symptom relief for them too, without causing reliance or harm. 👩 - My daughter has febrile seizure. 👩‍💼 - Febrile seizures are seen in children less than 6 years old, because the brain has yet to mature and fully develop. During an illness or fever, their-yet-to-mature system can lead to seizures. Most seizures are short and will stop spontaneously. It is important to remain calm and lie the child on a flat surface, having their head turned to the side. Here are some questions asked in our community, and we got the answers for you ✅