Parents’ guide
Plain-language answers from Acıbadem physicians, for the questions that come at 3 a.m.
Family & Kids
When Do Babies Start Teething? Signs, Timeline and Soothing
Most babies get their first tooth at around six months, usually a bottom front tooth, but anywhere from 4 to 12 months…
20 min read
Family & Kids
Childhood Cancer Symptoms: Early Signs, Warning Signs and When to See a Doctor
Cancer in children is rare, and its early signs usually look like common problems that simply do not go away. Warning signs…
23 min read
Orthopedics
Signs of Cerebral Palsy in Babies: What to Watch for and When to Seek Care
Early signs of cerebral palsy include muscles that feel unusually stiff or floppy, a head that lags when the baby is lifted,…
23 min read
Orthopedics
Newborn Hip Dysplasia Signs: What It Means, What to Expect and When to See a Specialist
Hip dysplasia in a newborn means the hip joint has not formed properly and can be loose or out of place. Signs…
22 min read
Medical Technology
Osteosarcoma in Children: Signs Parents Notice, Diagnosis and Treatment
Osteosarcoma is the most common bone cancer in children and teenagers, usually starting near the knee or shoulder during a growth spurt.…
22 min read
Medical Technology
Leukemia Symptoms in Children: Signs Parents Notice, Diagnosis and Treatment
Leukaemia in children often looks like ordinary illness at first, with signs building over a few weeks. Parents may notice tiredness and…
22 min read
Symptoms Explained
Normal Respiratory Rate by Age: Adults, Children and When Breathing Speed Is a Warning Sign
Children breathe faster than adults: a newborn may take 30 to 60 breaths a minute, and the rate slowly drops through childhood…
21 min read
Family & Kids
When Do Kids Start Losing Teeth? The Wiggly-Tooth Schedule
Most children lose their first baby tooth at about six years old, and anywhere from five to seven is normal. The two…
20 min read
Treatment Guides
How to Prepare a Child for Treatment in Turkey: A Parent Planning Guide
Children cope best when they know what will happen, who will be with them and which parts of the day may feel…
14 min read
Companion & Family Support
Traveling to Turkey with a Teen Patient: Consent, School Absence, and Practical Planning
A teenager is still legally a minor, so consent forms and travel documents rest with the parent or guardian — especially if…
16 min read
During Your Treatment & Stay
Parent Staying with a Child Patient in Turkey: Rooming-In Guide
On most children's wards in Turkey, one registered parent or guardian can stay with the child day and night. Access is stricter…
14 min read
Companion & Family Support
Planning Medical Travel to Turkey with Children
Travelling for treatment with children is a family logistics project, so plan who looks after each child on every day of the…
15 min read
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