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March 16, 2021 Max Wiseberg 0 Comments allergy, HayMax allergen barrier balms

Coping with Your Child’s Hay Fever

Around a third of children in the UK are affected by hay fever – resulting in itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing and general exhaustion. Max Wiseberg offers some advice for the little hay fever sufferers.

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February 17, 2021 Jade Pallett 2 Comments

The Hidden Germs in Your Child’s Belongings

A microbiologist at ZOONO, a company specialising in the development, manufacture and distribution of long-lasting antibacterial products, offers her advice on how to keep children protected against germs.

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June 4, 2020 Dr Stephanie Ooi 0 Comments life under lockdown

Pregnancy in a pandemic: GP advice on pregnancy and beyond during COVID-19

GP and new mum herself, Dr Stephanie Ooi, gives her answers to new and pregnant mothers’ frequently asked questions about how to prepare for birth and post-natal period during the Coronavirus pandemic.

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June 3, 2020 Dr Amanda Gummer 3 Comments common cold

Ways to Comfort your Little Ones when they are Poorly

When little ones feel unwell with coughs, sore throats and blocked / runny noses, it can be a particularly stressful

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May 18, 2020 Dr Laura Lenihan 4 Comments life under lockdown

Back to School in Summer

With the schools opening in June there is a hope for structure and worry about health. While coronavirus is top of the list of worries, there will be a resurgence of common conditions and infectious diseases.

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May 14, 2020 Heather Morris 0 Comments baby wipes, midwifes, nappy cream, nappy rush

Keeping nappy rash at bay

With all the added pressures and worries parents are facing at the moment, the last thing you want is to find your baby is suffering from nappy rash. A midwife explains how to avoid common mistakes.

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January 12, 2020 Mums&Dads 0 Comments pelvic floor

Women’s Health:Restore Your Pelvic Floor in 3 months

Lindsey Woolstencroft, owner of Equilibrium Pilates and Elite Physio and Therapy in Bowdon, Cheshire, has taken on the first VESy lab here in the UK, offering state of the art advanced pelvic floor rehabilitation which can bring results in as little as 3 months.

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October 16, 2019 Jackie Johnson 0 Comments

Minding Your Mind

Every time a new statistical survey is conducted assessing the prevalence of diagnosed mental health disorders in children, it is inevitably followed by a media wave of debate, discussion and distress. Approximately 1 in 8 children are currently falling under the diagnostic criteria for a mental health disorder. So, is the mental health of our children gradually getting worse?

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August 25, 2019 Noel McDermott 0 Comments back to school anxiety

Beat the Back to School Blues with Psychotherapist Noel McDermott

As September looms ahead and school holidays draw to a close, it is not uncommon for both parents and their children to experience feelings of anxiety. The great thing about the back to school blues is that we know it’s coming, so we can plan ahead and make sure we have in place all those things we know make us feel better when we’re low.

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July 2, 2015 Lucy Shrimpton 3 Comments

Cool Baby: 14 Tips on how to keep your baby cool during this heatwave

Babies sleep well in a room that is between 16-20°C but with this hot weather it might be difficult to keep the room temperature anywhere near that. What can you do to avoid your baby overheating?

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July 1, 2015 Adam Simon 4 Comments allergy