Dr.Rawan Demachkie

Dr.Rawan Demachkie Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine

09/12/2025

Malls during holidays aren’t just crowded—they’re virus hotspots. Kids touch escalators, toys, and eat without washing hands. RSV, Norovirus, Influenza spread fast this way. Don’t ban the mall, just be smart: wash hands before eating, carry sanitizer, skip packed play zones. Smart prevention > post-illness stress.



🩺 Health kits available at our clinic.
📍 www.kidshealthjourneyclinic.com

09/12/2025

Vomiting or diarrhea = dehydration risk, not just discomfort. 💧
First 24 h: give ORS or light broth, small sips of water.
If breastfeeding: keep feeding. If formula‑fed & diarrhea heavy → pause formula briefly and focus on fluids.
Avoid juice, dairy & fats until gut recovers.

08/12/2025

Demand‑feeding won’t dry your milk — it makes it. Your baby is literally telling your body: make more. Feeding on cue boosts supply, reduces stress, and helps bonding. Offer the breast when baby asks. Drink water, eat well, and enjoy skin‑to‑skin. 💛

08/12/2025

Turning meals into fights? That shuts appetite. 😉 Calm atmosphere + small plate + repeat meals + no screen = real hunger. Kids eat with their vibe — not pressure. Food becomes joy again when meal time is peaceful.

07/12/2025

Too many layers at night = sweaty baby and poor sleep. 💤❄️ Use one extra layer than you wear. Ideal room temp: 19–22 °C. Warm room ≠ good sleep — comfort does. Dress light, keep air balanced.

07/12/2025

Comparing your child to others steals confidence from both of you. Kids develop at their own pace. Whether walking at 10 or 16 months, both normal. Track your child’s progress, not “who’s ahead”. Growth isn’t a race; it’s a journey.

06/12/2025

Nosebleeds in kids are usually due to dry air, not low iron. 🩸💧 Check the humidity, give water often, and apply a light nasal balm (not petroleum jelly). If the bleeding is heavy, persists over 10 min, or repeats 3×/week, time for a doctor visit.

05/12/2025

Childhood cancers aren’t about panic — they’re about early detection. 💛 Short‑term fevers or coughs fade. But warning signs need attention: fatigue over two weeks, recurring fever, unexplained bruises or swelling, bone pain, weight loss. If you see any — get checked. Early detection saves lives.

03/12/2025

Outie belly button? No plaster needed. 🩹❌”
Umbilical hernia in babies usually fixes itself by age 4. Plasters or belts don’t help — they just trap moisture and delay healing. Only check with the doctor if the bulge becomes hard, painful, or changes color.

02/12/2025

Before you say “sit still” or “stop fidgeting” — remember: kids need to burn energy first.
Their body works before their brain. If energy stays bottled up, their mind can’t focus. Movement isn’t bad behavior — it’s a biological need. Let them move first, then they’ll listen, learn, and respond.

01/12/2025

Fever’s gone. Runny nose is gone. But the cough? Still there. 🤧🗣️
That’s normal. After a cold, the chest needs more time to calm down.
Cough can last 2–3 weeks—it’s not relapse, it’s recovery.
Cough meds don’t help unless prescribed.
Focus on: steam, hydration, head elevation.
Worry only if there’s wheezing, fast breathing, or sleep disruption.

30/11/2025

Every rash = cortisone? You’re weakening the skin, not healing it. 🧴❌
Cortisone is a last resort, not a daily fix.
Used too often → thinner skin, faster flare-ups.
Eczema starts with dry, broken skin—not inflammation.
The real treatment?
• Short warm baths
• Pat dry, no rubbing
• Thick moisturizer immediately
Cortisone only for real flares—and only short-term.
Heal the barrier, not just the redness.

Address

Main Entrance , Byblos Sun Building
Byblos

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 20:00
Thursday 08:00 - 20:00
Friday 08:00 - 20:00
Saturday 08:00 - 20:00
Sunday 08:00 - 16:00

Telephone

+96181644006

Website

http://wa.me/<+96181644006>

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