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Dr. Anuradha has nearly 20 years of experience as a pediatrician, providing a holistic approach to the development of children. She has completed her MBBS inRNT College, Udaipur, DNB in Manipal Hospital, Bangalore & PG Diploma In Adolescent Pediatrics,University Of Kerala. In addition to medical treatments, she conducts workshops for parents and children on media safety, stress management, communication, and parenting skills. She has been a newspaper columnist, writing on adolescent health. Dr. Anuradha co-authored a self-help book for teen girls, Growing Up Right.
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The varicella-zoster virus (VZV) causes shingles, a painful skin rash (1). It develops an itchy, painful rash across the torso, which might appear as a stripe of blisters (vesicles) around the sides of the chest and in the back. Shingles in babies are more likely to occur if the baby has already had a history of chickenpox, as the same virus causes both diseases. Continue reading this post to learn about shingles in infants, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment options. We also discuss a few home treatments that may help the infant feel better. [mj-toc] Is Shingles Contagious To Babies? No. Shingles does not spread from one person to another (2). A baby will develop shingles only if they have been affected by chickenpox in the past, and the dormant zoster virus is reactivated due to weak immunity. What Causes Shingles In Babies? [caption id="attachment_886855" align="alignnone" width="720"] Image: Shutterstock[/caption] Shingles is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus,...
[mj-toc] Tips To Improve Developmental Milestones in A 6-Month-Old When you observe your 6-month-old's development, you'll see that your little one is developing not just physically but also mentally. Your infant appreciates your presence at this age, enjoys admiring themselves in the mirror, and can messily eat semi-solid food. If you’re curious about what more your newborn has in store for you at six months of age, keep reading. This post explains the developmental milestones your six-month-old infant should achieve in terms of mental, physical, and social development. A 6-Month-Old’s Milestones Chart Achieved developmental milestones Emerging developmental milestones Eats select vegetables and fruits Can eat a wider range of fruits and vegetables Rolling over front to back and back to front Will learn to get into the sitting position Has raking grasp - can use all fingers to hold Will develop pincer grasp - using index finger and thumb to hold Practices basic cause and effect Will utilize cause and...
