Meconium 101: Decoding Newborn Baby Poop
Babies are full of surprises, and their poop is no exception! In the early days of a newborn’s life, parents are introduced to a special kind of poop known as meconium. Brace yourselves, because this dark, sticky substance is about to shed some light on the…
What are School Sores (Impetigo)?
School Sores are Frustrating, But Treatable! While the name might remind you of playground shenanigans, this common skin condition is no laughing matter. But fear not, here are my top tips to beat this itchy and annoying ailment. Who Gets Impetigo:…
What is Perioral Dermatitis?
Perioral dermatitis refers to a a common inflammatory skin rash around your child’s mouth. It can vary in cause, severity and the need for treatment but let me explain more. Perioral Contact Dermatitis The mildest form is a transient perioral contact dermatitis…
The PURPLE.
The PURPLE. (period) is a really helpful term for that period of time when young babies seem to be very unsettled, crying a lot but are otherwise absolutely healthy. I think it’s a better term than ‘colicky’ because it describes what to expect. It’s a mnemonic that…
How to use Sunscreen for Babies & Children
Sunscreen is a very powerful way to protect our children from the damaging effects of the sun’s UV rays. But we want to make sure we’re doing it right and certainly not causing any harm! It can be very confusing knowing what to do. Here’s my easy sunscreen guide: When…
Eczema – A Holistic Approach
Having eczema can be so distressing for children. It’s itchy, can get infected and even cause long term scarring. Sadly it’s difficult to prevent and to treat with no real cure being known. We know that children with eczema usually have a genetic predisposition but…
What you need to know about your child’s genitals
Becoming a parent is a steep learning curve and the last thing you want is to feel stressed over something that is actually normal! I really believe that empowering yourself with knowledge makes life easier. I always write with this in mind…. and this includes being…
Things that go Bump in the Night
Your fun filled toddler has eventually started to sleep beautifully in the night and you’re loving the peaceful nights, only to be woken up at 11pm with him screaming! The most likely things is that he’s had his first night terror. What are night terrors? Night…
Can we Prevent Allergies?
Having a child with a food allergy, especially a life threatening one, is very stressful. Every snack, meal out or birthday party attended becomes a potential nightmare. And sadly food allergies are only becoming more and more common. I remember when I was in school,…
Ear Infections in Children
Ear infections can be very very painful and distressing for children and parents alike! But interestingly it doesn’t always present this way. There are also different types of ear infections. If you’d like to learn more or have any questions like: Should ear…
Creating Healthy Eaters
This is absolutely one of my favourite quotes because it’s just so true! What our children eat has a huge impact on their health and well-being including growth, development, sleep, behaviour and mood. Eating calories isn’t enough, it’s about meeting the…
10 ways to Build Resilience
The world is a frightening place right now and our children are experiencing all the anxieties and challenges we are. Reports show that Covid has clearly had a negative impact on the mental health across all ages. But even without covid, it’s impossible to protect our…
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