Health Tips for November 12

Health Tip: When Your Child Needs Glasses

Some children may resist wearing eyeglasses, despite the resulting improvement in vision, school work and even extracurricular sports. The Cleveland Clinic offers these suggestions to help your child accept a new pair of glasses: Choose frames that fit well, and don't pinch, slip or feel too heavy. Ensure that your child's lenses are the right prescription. Encourage your child to wear the new glasses a little bit at a time, gradually wearing them for longer periods. Ultimately, make putting on and taking off glasses a part of your child's daily morning and bedtime routines. Encourage your child with praise every time he or she is wearing the glasses. Health Tip: Recording Your Child's Medical History Your child's pediatrician may need a medical history when your child is sick or injured. To avoid having to remember everything in an emergency, it's best to start logging the child's history now. The Nemours Foundation says the history should contain: Any allergies your child has to foods, medications, insect bites or substances. All medications (both over-the-counter and prescription) that your child takes. Any previous health conditions or illnesses, such as asthma or diabetes. Information about any hospital stays, prior surgeries or past procedures. A record of your child's immunizations. Your child's current height and weight.