MD, DCH, PGPN
Dr. Rana Chanchal is currently working as a senior consultant and head of the Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology at Charak Hospital and Research Center, Lucknow. He has completed under graduation and post-graduation in Pediatrics from King George's Medical University, Lucknow following which he completed a two-year fellowship in Neonatology from Manchester, UK. Dr. Rana has also done DCH from RCPCH, London, UK. With a clinical experience of more than eight years, Dr. Chanchal has published and presented multiple national and international research papers. He is currently an active member of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics, National Neonatology Forum, and LAP. To help out and reach young parents, he has his own YouTube channel (KIDDOCS) with more than 100,000 subscribers.
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Every parent desires that their child grows up to be a responsible individual. However, you must first understand the importance of responsibility for kids and educate them about the significance of being responsible for their actions, whether good or bad. First, teach them about the difference between duty and responsibility. Simple tasks such as doing…
Alterations in normal vaginal microbiome or infections may cause vaginitis in children. It causes inflammation of the vagina and may result in pain, itching, and discharge. In addition, some children may have vulvovaginitis, where the vulvar area is inflamed with the vagina. It is a common condition in prepubescent girls. Sometimes, poor skills and knowledge…
As you introduce solid foods to your children and encourage them to go ahead with eating with the help of spoons, you may wonder about the safety of silverware for babies. There can be several other utensil options as well. Some may consider plastic, but its safety becomes a concern since it may contain potentially…
Babies and toddlers require adequate physical activity, too, just like older children. As the infant grows older, parents might try assistive exercises for babies and teach them these in relevant ways. Physical activity promotes a baby's overall development and growth. It also makes it easier for children to start living an active lifestyle from a…
You may observe that in babies, certain veins are quite prominent on their foreheads and noses. These veins are referred to as a “sugar bug,” and sugar bug babies are those with such veins. Although their appearance is considered completely normal, it may create concerns in some parents. Read on to know about sugar bug…
On average, a baby's spontaneous eye blinking (SB) rate is fewer than four blinks per minute, which increases with age. The blink rate reaches a minimum of 14 to 17 times per minute by adolescence and rises to 15 to 30 times in adulthood (1). However, if you notice excessive blinking in children, it may…