Help, my child is cracking!
Today a topic from the category: "Annoying, but it's not bad." And no, we're not talking about the doctor. But the cracking of joints.
We often encounter concerned questions about cracking joints in everyday practice. Especially when the child makes this cracking noise on purpose. It is indeed an exciting topic - because it has not yet been finally clarified how this noise comes about. What is currently suspected is called the vacuum theory. It is assumed that a vacuum forms in the joint space, causing carbon dioxide gases to be released from the joint lubricant. And when these gas bubbles burst, this noise is caused. The fact is that it is neither harmful nor an indication of any disease.
So if your child's joints crack, for example when changing nappies or lifting a baby, this is no reason to get nervous and no reason to go to the doctor. And if your older child sits there from time to time and actively cracks their joints, then this is a bit like picking their nose and biting their fingernails, i.e. a bad habit. But this is no reason to be afraid and worry about your child's health.
So our advice is to put up with it stoically, or make your child aware that there are people who can't hear this noise when someone around them makes it.
Further interesting tips
Gaming Disorder
From our series "Things that didn't exist 20 years ago" we present today: "Gaming disorder." As the name suggests, it's all about playing games (on mobile phones/tablets). Parents should be on their guard - but also think about their role as role models.
Influenza
It's the same every year. The nativity scene disappears - and the flu arrives. In other words: after Christmas, the sick season begins. And now we're right in the middle of the influenza wave. Here is the most important information.
"Picky Eating"
Many parents are familiar with this: there's stress and arguments at the dinner table because the little one only eats the cheese or sausage - but not the bread. And definitely not cucumber - or even broccoli!!! Whatever the case may be, children can be terribly particular eaters. Under certain circumstances, this is known as "picky eating".