While their bodies are a lot more limber than adults, children may still experience back pains just like we do and will most likely not notice. There is a danger in not giving attention to this right away as back pains can hinder with the body’s development and become the cause of other underlying problems.

According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, here are symptoms parents should watch out for with children experiencing back pains:

• Losing weight or running a fever.
• Complaining of numbness or weakness.
• Having difficulty walking.
• Having pain that extends from the back down one or both of the legs.
• Having bladder- or bowel-control issues.
• Having pain that prevents the child from sleeping.

If any of these symptoms are present, an examination done by the doctor is necessary to evaluate it. Physical exams, MRI, CT Scans and Xrays may be asked.

Back pains are usually signs of the following condition, according to OrthoInfo.Org, and develop as early as pre-teen stage, so parents must not ignore it:

Muscle Strain and Imbalances
Musculoskeletal strain is most often responsible for back pain in children and adolescents. This type of pain frequently responds to rest, anti-inflammatory medications, and an exercise program.

Stress Fracture of the Spine
Spondylolysis, or stress fracture, may cause lower back pain in adolescents. Stress fractures may occur during adolescent growth spurts or in sports that repeatedly twist and hyperextend the spine, like gymnastics, diving, and football.

Infection
In young children, infection in a disk space (diskitis) can lead to back pain. Diskitis typically affects children between the ages of 1 and 5 years, although older children and teenagers can also be affected.

Tumor
On rare occasion, tumors, such as osteoid osteoma, can be responsible for back pain. When they occur, tumors of the spine are most often found in the middle or lower back. Pain is constant and usually becomes worse over time. This pain is progressive; it is unrelated to activity and/or happens at night.

Slipped Vertebra
A slipped vertebra, or spondylolisthesis, occurs when one vertebra shifts forward on the next vertebra directly below. It usually occurs at the base of the spine (lumbosacral junction). In severe cases, the bone narrows the spinal canal, which presses on the nerves.

Teaching your toddler to use the potty takes patience. Pressuring him to do so makes it hard for him to follow. You’ll know if they’re ready for toilet teaching if they start asking about it. So are you ready to help your child achieve this important milestone? Here are some few guidelines for your child’s potty training:

• Some tots are ready at 18 months, others not until their 4 yrs. old. So how will you know if your child is ready?

1. Does your child know the terms use for urinating and bowel movement?
2. Does he ask for a change when his diaper is dirty?
3. Can he pull his pants on and off by himself? and stay dry on his own?
4. If you answered yes to all of the questions above,then it’s the right time to do the potty training!

• Encouraging your child from time to time to go potty is a good thing. If he’s not yet ready, don’t force him to. Make suggestions like “Sweety if you feel like peeing, you may use the potty” or “Sweety I think you should go potty before we leave”.
• Typically, 2 years old learn to have bowel movements on the potty first and then urinating follows after some time. But some kids doesn’t like to poop and do it second. Make sure that you remind your little boy  that he needs to stand up while peeing.
• Take note that kids are normally shy about unfamiliar bathrooms. So incase of an accident, always bring diapers and a change of clothing handy.

To add more fun during your child’s potty training, try this super adorable potty chairs that I’m sure your kids will love. These potty chairs also have toilet and magazine holder where you can put some of his favorite books. I’m absolutely sure that they will  learn to go potty in no time.

Where to buy: Princess and Prince potty chair

Price: $75.00 

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