Being violently sick every two weeks? The reasons for Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome
It is the middle of the night, and your child has woken you again with that look you have come to dread, and within minutes…
Category: Baby Health
Plastic-free babies – what every parent needs to know about the first 1,000 days
If you’re doing everything you can to give your baby or toddler the best possible start in life, then you’ll want to know about the…
Six tips for getting your kids to sleep well at night
If you struggle to get your kids to sleep at night, then be reassured you’re not alone! Sleep trouble isn’t just a problem among adults, kids oft…
Why Pathological Demand Avoidance can spiral out of control
If your child melts down over the smallest requests, refuses activities they usually enjoy, or switches from being calm to a crisis in a split…
Constipated baby or child? Here’s what causes constipation in children
Whether you’ve got a tiny baby, an energetic toddler or a school-age kid, child constipation can turn your happy little one into a miserable, uncomfortable…
Flu Season – how to protect you and your family this winter
Influenza (flu) is much more than ‘just a bad cold’. Every winter, flu leads to thousands of hospitalisations and sadly, many deaths both in the…
Kids and tummy aches. How can you ease their pain?
Does your child often complain of a sore tummy? You’re certainly not alone, and this is one of the most common reasons why parents bring…
Fly healthy: my top tips to stay well when you travel on planes
Air travel is exciting when you travel to exciting new places, but I bet most of you have experienced a health crash-landing from a bug…
Eczema kids – not just itchy on the outside!
If your child has eczema, you probably know how challenging it can be to watch them struggle with itchy, uncomfortable skin, especially when the creams…
How to live with fewer microplastics
If you’ve ever felt disheartened by the sheer amount of plastic in our lives, you’re not alone. Even the most well-intentioned among us, who choose…
Is your child ready to start school? Many parents are anxious, so here’s what you can do
You’ve received the exciting news that your child has a school place in this September’s reception class! The thought of your little one starting school…
How to guard against reflux medication side effects
Reflux can cause nasty pain and discomfort in the stomach and throat, but you can often control it by taking a medication called a proton…
Nutrition tips to keep sleep-deprived parents sane
When was the last time you enjoyed a full night’s sleep as a parent? Raising young children who don’t sleep through the night can be…
How to Protect Your Immunity While Pregnant and Breastfeeding
Catching an infection while you are pregnant, or breastfeeding can really zap your energy levels and make you feel quite wobbly and low. What’s more,…
Taking antibiotics whilst breastfeeding? Here’s what you need to know about you and your baby’s gut health
I receive countless messages from new mummies who find themselves in hospital beds hooked up to IVs, overwhelmed by panic being prescribed strong antibiotics. They…
Pneumonia is on the rise – here’s everything you need to stay prepared
Have you or your little one just been diagnosed with pneumonia? This nasty respiratory illness still hospitalises thousands of people in the UK each year.…
Extreme fussy eaters – when it is not all in the mind
Are you exasperated by feeding battles with your child? You may not know where to turn if your child is a highly selective feeder, if…
What you can do to support Glue Ear in children just with nutrition
When our daughter “failed” her hearing test at 8 months old, I panicked and thought the worst; and naturally I wanted to do everything I…
The leading cause of hospital visits among kids is Respiratory Syncytial Virus. Here’s what you need to know
It’s around a lot in the wintertime and most children will have had Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) by the age of two, being exposed to…
Conjunctivitis: Natural ways to manage and protect against pink eye
Waking up with sticky, swollen, uncomfortable eyes can be a quite distressing and unwanted surprise. These are common symptoms of conjunctivitis, also known as pink…