by Ouchie Cap | Jan 27, 2015 | Ear Infection and Earache
Otitis Media is doctor speak for a middle ear infection. While otitis media causes ear pain, it is not the only reason kids get earaches. A middle ear infection is caused by bacteria, resulting from a buildup of fluid behind the child’s eardrum. Everybody can...
by Ouchie Cap | Jan 20, 2015 | Migraines, Headaches, and Concussions
Symptoms of a concussion are not the usual topic of conversation around dinner tables. However, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) statistics: “diagnosis of pediatric concussion cases in emergency rooms increased by...
by Ouchie Cap | Jan 6, 2015 | Ouchie Cap
Here at Ouchie Cap, as you could imagine we 1) appreciate a good warm compress and 2) we’re always on the lookout for natural ways to soothe your child’s symptoms from illness or accident. As experiencers, you can take this to the bank: it’s not a...
by Ouchie Cap | Dec 29, 2014 | Ear Infection and Earache
Are ear infections contagious? Who knows how such rumors get started? As a new mom, you’re bound to hear such tittle-tattle about your baby’s health. We suggest you do what you’re doing and obtain the facts before buying into myths. Are Ear...
by Ouchie Cap | Dec 24, 2014 | Ouchie Cap
Does it seem that just about everyone ignored your baby shower wishes? Frustrating, isn’t it? Unfortunately, most people prefer shopping for little bitty pretties or plush stuffed animals. So, if you didn’t get the one thing you desperately wanted – a...
by Ouchie Cap | Dec 2, 2014 | Ear Infection and Earache
Earaches will hit your child hard and fast. He or she may wake up from a sound sleep sobbing and tugging at his or her ear. Yet, earaches are the leading cause of unnecessary childhood doctor visits. They generally resolve themselves within four days. But as a...
by Ouchie Cap | Nov 5, 2014 | Ouchie Cap
Congratulations mommy to be! You’ve likely listened to a ton of advice from well-meaning moms. But, how many mothers have advised you about natural treatments for unavoidable bumps, fevers, earaches or headaches your child will experience? Chances are, they...
by Ouchie Cap | Nov 2, 2014 | Cold and Flu
We can all agree that when you have kids, colds aren’t an “if” they are a “when” and “how often”. So, equal attention is paid to not only prevention but remedies. Nowadays, specifically, natural cold remedies. With all the...
by Ouchie Cap | Oct 25, 2014 | Fever
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, normal baby temperature ranges from 97-100.3 degrees Fahrenheit. To qualify as fever, your baby’s temperature must register 100.4 degrees, or higher, on a rectal thermometer. So, that’s the...
by Ouchie Cap | Oct 11, 2014 | Cold and Flu
It’s pretty perplexing that a child can be perfectly fine one minute and spike a fever the next. That’s how quickly the flu bug can attack. The good thing is flu symptoms usually subside within 2-5 days. The bad thing is influenza in children is serious....
