What is Perioral Dermatitis?

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...
Creating Healthy Eaters

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...
What colour should poop be?

What colour should poop be?

Poop changes colour and consistency from the day that your baby is born up until they’re established on solids and then again at anytime depending on their diet and health. It can be scary to suddenly see that your child’s poop is red or green. So it’s...
Is it a food allergy?

Is it a food allergy?

Let’s just say it, preparing food for your child can be stressful. Is there enough protein, enough fibre? Is it nutrient dense? Is it tasty? Will they even eat it? All important questions but to me the most important is, will they have an allergic reaction to it? Food...
An egg a day keeps the doctor away?

An egg a day keeps the doctor away?

Are eggs healthy? Yes! Eggs used to get a bad rap because of their high cholesterol content. Thankfully there was an abrupt turn about in advice given by our national heart foundation and other international regulatory bodies. All evidence now points to the same...