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Birth defects are the abnormalities of structure, function, or body metabolism that are present at birth. When you are pregnant knowingly or unknowingly few of your behavior and lifestyle can be a threat to your baby and they may have birth defects. Most of the birth defects are treatable, often immediately after birth or even before birth. It's especially important to know the risk factors involved and how to prevent birth defects. As only by taking precautions you can give birth to a healthy baby.

Causes of birth defects:

• Genetic problems caused when one or more genes don't work properly or part of a gene is missing.
• Having an extra chromosome or some missing part of a chromosome
• Exposure of the mother to chemicals such as mercury or to radiation during the first three months of pregnancy
• Less nutritional food diet of pregnant mother
• Prenatal development of the fetus may also be affected by disease that the mother contracts, especially during the first 3 months of pregnancy
• Smoking, intake of alcohol, or drugs during pregnancy
• Some therapeutic drugs taken by pregnant women have also been shown to produce birth defects.

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Toddler is a common term for a young child who is learning to walk or toddle, generally considered to be the second stage of development after infancy and before childhood occurring predominantly during the ages of 12 to 36 months old. When you're a parent, it's important to remember that you're the one in charge.

Your child is a person deserving of respect, but you are the teacher and leader in the family. During this period, the child learns a great deal about social roles and develops motor skills. This age is sometimes referred to as 'the terrible twos', because of the temper tantrums for which they are famous. Toddler behavior can be surprising, frustrating, and often out-of-control. But once you establish a pattern of discipline that works, you'll spend less time scolding and more time enjoying your tot.

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While travelling with a small child he came down with a fever and l was wondering how hot can l child get before it is dangerous? Or at what teperature is it considered a fever? While he was sleeping l found this great reference table for common childhood illnesses from huggies.com.au that as parents we can use.It can help you to work out your best course of action when your child is sick. Even if your child is not unwell it is a good guide to read and have for the future.

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