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Do  encourage Kids to try new foods  Even if they refuse them several times, persist, without making a fuss  Just keep offering them interesting, healthy tastes and textures
Don't  let them watch ads for sweets, biscuits, fries and burgers, and don't stock the kitchen full of these foods - out of sight is out of mind
Do   suggest  they play safely outdoors rather than indoors more often
Don't always take the car for outings if distances are manageable for foot
Do  be relaxed about eating habits. Being too strict can cause anxiety over food, exacerbating dietary problems   
Don't put a child on a weight-loss diet without medical advice                      
Do  allow Kids to pick their own vegetables and fruits at the supermarket
Don't  let them eat in front TV  Get into the habit of eating around the table as a family                                               
Do  consider healthier options  Instead of crisps, offer crackers or oat cakes; instead of sweets, try dried fruits; instead of chocolate biscuits; instead of ice creams tempt them with frozen yoghurt or sorbets that contain fruit 
Don't  add sugar and salt to kids' food and drink, and avoid using butter or spreads on their bread - you need it if you put jam on the bread

Ear infections

Does any of this happen in your home?

Your Child:
●Has been crying all night
●Won't eat
●Wakes up every hour or two
●Runs a fever
●Pulls at his or her ears

If so, your child may have an ear infection  Bacteria often cause this problem. Antibiotics may help, but sometimes they don't  You play a big role in getting your child well  The more you know about ear infections, the better you can fight them

What should I do?

If you think your child has an ear infection, call your doctor. your doctor may write a prescription for an antibiotic  But don't push for one  Sometimes it is not needed  Let your doctor decide the best way to treat your child

What is antibiotics? How do they work?

Antibiotics are medicine that kill bacteria  They can also stop bacteria from growing They do not treat viruses or the flu  Your doctor will decide if your child needs an antibiotic  And if your child needs one, your doctor will decide which  antibiotic is the right one

Are antibiotics good for fighting colds?

No! They don't work against colds or the flu. VIRUSES cause cold and the flu Antibiotics treat BACTERIAL infections  Your doctor    can tell the difference  about ear infection

How will my doctor will decide which antibiotic, if any, is right for my child?

Your doctor will think about many things when choosing an antibiotic  Ease of dosing is only one of them. Only your doctor can decide what kind of infection your child has. He or she can also decide the best way to treat the infection.
You may live in an area where there is a high rate of  "resistance". This means that some antibiotics may not work for your child where you live. Your doctor will think about this when prescribing an antibiotic for your child

My child feels better. Does she need to take the rest of the doses?

Yes! Your child may start to feel better before all of the doses have been taken. But if you stop early, the infection might not be gone. Give your child ALL of the doses your doctor tells you must be taken.