Dr.Promilla Butani Pediatrics Practice

SUMMER is here! NO Sweaters and Blankets No more NO to play outside.. Summer season is a favourite time for all the kids to enjoy the activities outside and playing all around with their smiles on but when they do come back from existing high humidity levels and with sweat over the body exhausting the kids and lowering the level of their energy. Kids prefers to play in summer afternoon and evenings because they used to receive long vacations from their studies and classroom activities. Whether they are young or teen they are not bother about their safety and health. It is the the responsibility of every parent is to take care of their kids so that they do not suffer with any infectious diseases and protect them to stay healthy and fit. Health Problems in Summer: Let’s understand some of the health issues caused during summer season: Asthma- Asthma is a disease which exists for the long period of time, it’s a lung disease which will increase and narrow the airwa...

It is no less than a miracle whenever a new baby is born in a family. And as parents, you have the luck and that amazing feeling of pride that comes alongside the great responsibility of making the child be the best the society has ever witnessed. Never forget these three things that will be the basis for the best start to the beautiful relationship you will hold with your child. 1. Create a bond with the kid Never forget, the first and foremost thing you should be aware of is the fact that the instinctual bond that gets developed between you and your child is a great start to your relationship with the kid. A maternal bond is a completely natural process and is not just exclusive to human beings. The wonderful feeling of love that is felt for the kid along with protectiveness is something that cannot be described in words. The process is either instant or it takes several months for mothers to sometimes build this bond with their kids. It is a process and an amazing ...

Some children are shy while some are extroverts. Some children are so involved in their own ideas that they’re simply less interested in social interaction. We all want our children to make friends easily, to feel comfortable asking questions at school, to speak up for themselves. Most kids can learn to manage social anxiety, all they need is a little extra support. Dr. Promilla Butani, a child specialist doctor in Delhi , guides you how to support your child if he or she is socially worried. Following are some key points: 1. Upbringing your children by noticing their needs and responding to them. Help your sensitive little ones learn how to calm themselves and manage their responses. Sometimes, some situations may make them feel worried or anxious. As a parent, you’ll han to identify such situations and help your child figure out their reaction or response to such situations. You need to make them believe that the situation is controllable with small behavioural changes. 2...

Being a parent is a huge responsibility as well as a great joy. The little ones change your life totally. Their happiness becomes your ultimate goal. You always want to see your child healthy. So, compared to an adult, children who have a health issue need more care and attention. In such case, everyday simple things can make a difference, apart from the medical care and therapies that you may line up to help your son or daughter. Dr. Promilla Butani, a child specialist doctor in Delhi , guides you how to raise your child if he or she has autism. Following are some key points: 1. Do not focus only on negative things:  Just like every other child,child with autism spectrum disorder often respond well to positive reinforcement. That means when you praise them for the behaviours they’re doing well, it will make them (and you) happy. Tell them particularly what you liked about their behaviour. Reward them often, either with extra playtime or a small gift. Als...

Most of our little ones hate the stage of getting their diapers changed. Sometimes, just to slow down and connect with the baby before changing his diaper can make things happen easily. 1. Keep it slow and connect with him – If you slow down and enjoy the whole process with your child of changing diapers, the child might cooperate in the entire process of getting the diaper changed. Take a deep breath and cooperate with the child as you connect with him. This way you are definitely not pushing him around and is also giving him a chance to understand his body well. 2. Give him a chance to approve the diaper change – Every time the diaper needs to be changed, you need to be a little more mindful and seek permission by laughing asking the child if he is ready for a diaper change. 3. Get him laughing – Tickle him, chase him around the house, make him laugh while you change his diapers. This will be a good strategy to prepare him for a diaper change. 4. Don’t stop h...

What if your child doesn’t cooperate for even something basic like brushing his teeth before going to bed? What if you get annoyed and start setting limits that will worsen the situation even more? Even if you force and threaten your child, you might just start acting to be too pushy. Instead, I suggest that parents should stay calm. Here is what you should do to bring the best out of your child: 1. Respond but don’t React I suggest you should listen to the child and give him or her a patient ear before you react to the situation in a manner that is unwanted. Try to understand the child’s viewpoint as well. 2. Cooperate with your kid Don’t forget that the easy way is to cooperate with your child and patiently deal with the situation. 3. Never forget the fact that the win – win solution doesn’t just work in corporates but works at home as well. Finding solutions that keep you and the child happy and a positive spirit to set ground rules will make things easie...

Being a parent is a huge responsibility and a great joy at the same time. The little ones change your life entirely; their happiness becomes your ultimate goal. You always want to see your child healthy. Children are sensitive to allergies and diseases as their immune system isn’t fully developed. So, compared to an adult children need more care and attention when it comes to health issues. Asthma is one of the most common health issues among children and it is really critical for parents to understand the condition in order to be able to raise a child with asthma. As a parent you need to comprehend that your child needs different care and treatment than a normal child if he is suffering from Asthma. Basically, your child has a twitchy bronchi & bronchioles causing narrow airways and therefore difficulties in breathing. This (Asthma Attack) might happen frequently if you don’t understand the condition completely because then you won’t be able to keep your child away from...

For a child every experience is a new experience. Different experiences and stages in life Build different perceptions in their minds. There is a really fine line between a child throwing tantrums and a child with symptoms of mental health problems. A number of times, these behavioural changes are recognized only as a stage of a child’s growth by a lot of parents but ignorance is not always bliss. If you just brush it off and your child’s behaviour actually has its roots in a mental illness, you’re only allowing it to grow. Most commonly occurring mental health problems in children are: 1 . Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) 2 . Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) 3 . Conduct disorder (CO) 4 . Mood and anxiety disorders like depression or bipolar disorder 5 . Schizophrenia 6 . Eating Disorders like anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge-eating Dr. Promilla Butani always insists, knowing the triggers and causes of mental illness are critically essential jus...

Dr. Butani’s Best Pediatrician in Delhi offers pediatric as well as maternal care services. She provides a vast range of pediatric treatments, Counselling of parents and adolescents. Here’s Dr. Butani’s advice on transitioning your baby to solid foods. The first food for infants is breast milk but when your infant grows 1 year old, it is necessary that you start giving solid foods to them. However, milk should remain an important part of our diet throughout the life as it is a source of various essential nutrients. Just like you need to keep some points in mind while breastfeeding (Read our blog ‘Importance and The Ways of Breast Feeding by Pediatrician Dr. Promilla Butani’) you need to pay attention to a few things before you start giving solid foods to you baby. When is the right time? When the baby is between the age of 4-6 months parents are advised to start giving solid foods to them. Generally, babies smaller than that age have a tendency to push out the foods with the...

 Most of us know Tonsils as a throat disease. While, actually Tonsils are a part of our mouth at the back of our throat on both left and right side. Tonsils fight germs to prevent infection and keep your body healthy. But, when these tonsils catch infection from some bacteria or virus it causes ‘Tonsillitis’. So, here is a guide to deal with your kid’s Tonsillitis by Dr. Promilla Butani, a child care specialist in South Delhi . Symptoms of Tonsillitis Tonsillitis is a common and very painful condition in kids. Children are more prone to it. It makes difficult for you to swallow or eat or drink due to following symptoms: Sometimes, a pale white coating can be seen on the tonsils, which is a sign of infection. If you have Tonsillitis, your tonsils may have redness and will be swollen Tonsillitis makes the glands in your neck become swollen Children usually catch fever if they are suffering from Tonsillitis Tonsillitis causes bad breath Tonsillitis is an irritating condition which...

Dr. Butani’s Best Pediatrician in Delhi offers pediatric as well as maternal care services. She provides a vast range of pediatric treatments, Counselling of parents and adolescents. Here’s Dr. Butani’s advice on transitioning your baby to solid foods. The first food for infants is breast milk but when your infant grows 1 year old, it is necessary that you start giving solid foods to them. However, milk should remain an important part of our diet throughout the life as it is a source of various essential nutrients. Just like you need to keep some points in mind while breastfeeding (Read our blog ‘Importance and The Ways of Breast Feeding by Pediatrician Dr. Promilla Butani’) you need to pay attention to a few things before you start giving solid foods to you baby. When is the right time? When the baby is between the age of 4-6 months parents are advised to start giving solid foods to them. Generally, babies smaller than that age have a tendency to push out the foods with thei...

Dr. Butani’s Best Pediatrician in Delhi offers pediatric as well as maternal care services. She provides a vast range of pediatric treatments, Counselling of parents and adolescents. Here’s Dr. Butani’s advice on transitioning your baby to solid foods. The first food for infants is breast milk but when your infant grows 1 year old, it is necessary that you start giving solid foods to them. However, milk should remain an important part of our diet throughout the life as it is a source of various essential nutrients. Just like you need to keep some points in mind while breastfeeding (Read our blog ‘Importance and The Ways of Breast Feeding by Pediatrician Dr. Promilla Butani’) you need to pay attention to a few things before you start giving solid foods to you baby. When is the right time? When the baby is between the age of 4-6 months parents are advised to start giving solid foods to them. Generally, babies smaller than that age have a tendency to push out the foods with their t...