The varicella zoster virus (VZV) is more commonly known as chickenpox. It is one of the most common illnesses to affect young children, affecting more than 95% of children and is most prevalent in under-tens. Chickenpox is highly infectious and [...]
The Child Safety Week 2018 action pack is available – you can download it now. It’s the essential guide for anyone who wants to get effective messages out to children and families about preventing accidents. Burns and scalds 95% of [...]
Common and Uncommon Diseases in Infancy and Childhood Children are susceptible to many contagious diseases due to playing close together at nurseries, combined with the fact that their immune systems are immature. Children also have a habit of exploring the [...]
With winter now well and truly upon us, along with the influx of coughs, colds and general 'lurgies', you may be noticing that the cold weather is having an effect on your little one's skin. Rashy cheeks, chapped lips and [...]
Calming an anxious child is a worry. We all get worried from time to time but what can we do when our children just can't calm down? We look at what causes excitability and anxiety in children and how to help them. [...]
Before winter illness takes a hold, why not try these recipes for baby and child friendly home cold and cough preventions and remedies. I don't know about you, but the lurgy has most certainly arrived in our house! Coughs, colds, [...]
Let's talk about poo!! Yep, once you become a parent, poo suddenly becomes less of a taboo topic. Whether you're talking about nappy changes, potty training or the latest bout of tummy bugs to hit the preschool, you'll find yourself [...]
Whilst there may be no cure for eczema, good management can make the condition far less aggressive and far more tolerable. These tips could help you to help your little one... Routine, Routine, Routine It's important to use a good [...]
At around the age of 5 months I developed eczema and whilst I suffered with the chronic itching and soreness, it was my lovely mum who struggled, battled, emolliated, bathed, soothed and tried to stop me scratching. She coped with [...]
Anyone who has suffered with or who has a child with eczema knows that it can have a devastating effect on family life; disrupting sleep, making life generally uncomfortable and affecting confidence and self-esteem. Eczema affects 1 in 5 children [...]
