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January 6, 2015 Adam Simon 0 Comments

Do I need antibiotics?

– What do antibiotics treat?
– What can I do if antibiotics are not prescribed?
– When do I need to see a doctor?
. . .
Most infections though are caused by viruses and antibiotics will not treat these at all. .

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August 4, 2014 Kate Naylor 0 Comments barbecue, first aid, safety tips

The great British weather, we love it.

The sun comes out, along with all the gorgeous smells of cooking… We can’t get enough of barbeques! Nobody wants to think about accidents when we are having such a good time, but sadly, every year dozens of people are injured. Fact: most accidents involving children happen between late afternoon and early evening, in the summer, during school holidays and at weekends. So there are some things to consider to make your barbecue safe for kids.

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June 25, 2014 Jo Cheaney 0 Comments holiday tips

Think Back: Think Holiday

We all look forward to having holidays packed with exiting new activities – spending hours on sunbeds, throwing children around in pools,trying new sports. We’ll also be lifting and carrying heavy cases on the way to and from our destination and will have different beds and pillows to adapt to. This complete change of routine may have unexpected implications on our backs and necks. There are eight tips that help you to keep healthy this summer.

BPAS | Risk of Accidental Conception at Christmas

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December 9, 2013 Mums&Dads 0 Comments conception

Busy mums at risk of accidental Christmas conceptions

Women in their 30s and 40s are at increased risk of unplanned pregnancy during the festive period, although seasonal safe sex messages often focus exclusively on their younger counterparts, the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (bpas) warns today.

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November 20, 2013 Sandi Mann 4 Comments fear of flying, phobias

Nervous About Flying?

If this is you, don’t worry – you are not alone! Fear of flying is a very common phobia and

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May 11, 2013 Anyonita Green 0 Comments Cheshire, first aid, Manchester

Choking: Do you know what to do?

Knowledge of first aid is a necessary skill for all adults to learn. For parents, doubly so. In addition to what to do if your child is choking, there are some basic first aid skills that parents should be sure they can perform.

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January 13, 2013 Colin Bernstein 0 Comments common cold

Don’t worry. It is just a cold…

Q: My 20 month old son Harry seems to be constantly unwell with coughs and colds. Should I be concerned?
A: Winter is upon us again and with the cold comes frequent coughs and runny noses! It might feel like your son is permanently ill.

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January 11, 2013 Colin Bernstein 0 Comments common cold

Fevers, sneezes and wheezes

With the short days and long cold nights of winter come fevers, sneezes and wheezes. Parents are often concerned that a wheeze is the first sign of asthma. However the vast majority of wheezy children do not have asthma, but rather have so-called “viral induced wheeze”.

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April 25, 2012 Jo Cheaney 0 Comments flat head syndrome, plagiocephaly

Head turning habits

Since the ‘Back to Sleep’ campaign, which advises parents to place their babies on their back to sleep the number of babies with “flat” or misshapen heads increased. However, it seems as though outside of sleeping we need to try and minimise the time that babies are on their backs to avoid “flat” heads. There are several recommendations to mums to make sure their babies aren’t lying with the pressure just on one part of their heads

Mother and son cooking together | Photo by Jimmy Dean, unsplash

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March 13, 2012 Miriam Brown 4 Comments cooking activities, eating habits, fussy eaters, healthy eating, introducing new food, toddler feeding

What’s cooking?

Whether your child is a fussy eater or has no problems with food, cooking activities are great fun and a source of learning about what we eat. They also provide parents with an opportunity to introduce new food.

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January 24, 2012 Mandy Black 0 Comments

Coping with winter illness

It is inevitable that young children will pick up coughs, colds and sniffles, especially when they attend nursery and play closely alongside their friends. When they are younger, they have a lower resistance to infection and you should expect that they will become unwell from time to time. However, we can all help minimise the spread of infection…