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Based on rapidly emerging clinical trials evidence, the  FLCCC  ( Front Line COVID-19 Critical Care) team has developed the I-MASK+ protocol for prophylaxis and at home treatment of early stage COVID-19. The I-MASK+ protocols consist of the I-MASK prevention protocol and I-MASK outpatient treatment protocol. The  I-MASK+ protocol  has been updated several times. You can check out their latest version:  I-MASK+ protocol . However, the I-MASK protocol has been developed for adults and not for kids. The dose for each component medicine will need to be adjusted with age-appropriate doses. There are not many studies that focus on the treatment of COVID-19 in children and adolescents. The FLCCC team has developed a  short guide for prevention in children and adolescents : Multivitamin with age-appropriate dosages of Vitamin C, D and B complex  Children’s Zinc lozenges/chewable 3-5mg/day  Mouth gargle twice daily (very important)  Curcumin  Nigella sativa (black seed oil) and honey  Kefir, pr

If you are looking for the best formula milk for your baby who is from 0 to 6 months old, you've come to the right place. Breastmilk is nature's perfect baby food. But if you can’t breastfeed, or if you’ve chosen not to, formula milk is the next best thing. Scientists and medical experts have spent years developing high-quality formula milks that will provide your baby with the nutrition she needs When you’re deciding which is the best milk powder for your baby, you will need to take several factors into consideration. Think about her health and dietary needs, her age, and the cost and preparation time of different formula milks.  As a summary, there are three different types of formula: cow’s milk-based formula hydrolysed protein formula soya-based formula It’s most likely your baby can have cow’s milk-based formula, unless there’s a health or dietary reason why she can’t.  Update: Many of the i

If you are looking for the best formula milk for your baby who is from 6-12 months old, you've come to the right place. Scientists and medical experts have spent years developing high-quality formula milks that will provide your baby with the nutrition she needs. Baby formula makers in the United States label their products for specific age groups while European baby formula products use development stages. US infant formulas are designed for infants from birth to 1 year of age, whereas European infant formulas are staged, 0–6 and 6–12 months ( Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition 2019 ). This is a major difference that separates the one-size-fits-all American approach to sized-to-fit European formulas. While American formula makers consider the needs of little ones by their age, European formulas look at the needs of babies individually for each stage of life e.g. Stage 1 (0-6 months) and Stage 2 (6-12 months). Therefore in the United States, infant formula for stag

How many diapers do you need? What size diapers should your child be wearing? Is your little one going through a normal amount of diapers in a day? These are just some of the questions every parent wonders, and in an effort to make your life easier, we’ve compiled the answers you want. Diaper size chart for disposable diapers Note: This chart is designed to offer a general overview. If you have a particular brand that you prefer, you should check their specific sizing directions for a most accurate match. Diaper size by baby's weight: size 1 diapers weight: 8 - 14 lbs size 2 diapers weight: 12 - 18 lbs size 3 diapers weight: 16 - 28 lbs size 4 diapers weight: 22 - 37 lbs size 5 diapers weight: more than 27 lbs Diaper sizing for cloth diapers While disposable diaper manufacturers follow a uniform sizing, cloth and hybrid diapers do not. Many cloth brands may use the terms small, medium, and large, but the actual sizing and intended ages can be vastly different. As a result, it’s ver

Although the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians recommend breast milk for optimal infant nutrition, many parents still choose formula as an acceptable alternative.  The wide variety of available formulas is confusing to parents and physicians, but formulas can be classified according to three basic criteria: caloric density, carbohydrate source, and protein composition. Most infants require a term formula with iron. There is insufficient evidence to recommend supplementation with docosahexaenoic acid or arachidonic acid.  Soy formulas are indicated for congenital lactase deficiency and galactosemia, but are not recommended for colic because of insufficient evidence of benefit.  Hypoallergenic formulas with extensively hydrolyzed protein are effective for the treatment of milk protein allergy and the prevention of atopic disease in high-risk infants.  Anti Reflux Formulas decrease emesis and regurgitation, but have not been shown to