Earwax is that sticky material all of us have seen inside our ears at some point or the other. It is made of dead skin cells and produced by ear glands. While it might seem like a menace, and many of us tend to ‘clean’ it using earbuds, earwax can actually be useful! It provides a barrier against water and doesn’t let anything harm the sensitive ear canal.
Children come in all sizes. Some are too tall, others too short, and many in between. Although greatly influenced by certain genetic and environmental factors, it’s a parent’s duty to monitor the average height and weight of children so that any possible growth retardation can be identified at the onset.
As your child is teething the position of his teeth could have a deeper meaning in relation to his health. If your child is developing crooked teeth, it could indicate more than just a cosmetic problem that can be addressed with braces in later years – it could mean your little one is facing STRESS!