The weather has warmed up and it can be difficult to judge how many layers your baby needs. Paediatrician Enrico Maraschin has some tips. Spring has sprung, and we are all super excited to be emerging from a long cold winter that has also kept us very isolated. We...
A premature birth can be described as an emotional rollercoaster ride and, simultaneously, a time of witnessing the miraculous, as a “preemie” fights to gain strength and keep growing. Kim Jansen explores premature or preterm births and how these warrior-like little...
Worried about how to know when your baby needs to see or doctor, or if you can treat that sniffle yourself? Registered nurse and midwife, and owner of Bumps & Bundles of Joy Baby and Family Clinic, Louise Archery tells us what to look out for. Infants are more...
A baby with a high fever is a scary experience, especially in the middle of the night. Many parents immediately grab the paracetamol or ibuprofen to try and lower the fever, because they are scared of their baby suffering from seizures or even brain damage. Ina...
Guest editor Sarah Huddy shares her top 10 questions to ask your doctor about allergies – the what, the why and how, to help your child with their diagnosis. Allergies are common in children and are on the rise globally, so if you suspect your child may be suffering...
Discovering that your child has a food allergy can be daunting. However it is important to understand what a food allergy is and how to recognise them. Kerry Hayes finds out why food allergies develop and how to be prepared for them. Food allergies are common in...
Raising our beautiful boy with autism Janine Scott-dos Santos shares her poignant experience with discovering her son’s autism and what it has taught her since his diagnosis. “These days, everybody has a label. When we were kids, there was no autism or ADHD; kids just...
Help your baby’s sensitive immune system keep her healthy. Midwife Philippa Hime provides advice on keeping the germs at bay this season. Right from the beginning, parents try their utmost to keep their babies healthy and protect them from germs. It is in the first...
The inconsolable cry of a colicky baby can leave parents desperate. While its cause is still something of a conundrum, there are treatment options that can alleviate some of your baby’s symptoms and also offer you the support you need to feel less isolated and...
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