RSV - Respiratory Syncytial Virus
August 10, 2021
How do I know if my baby has RSV?
It seems to be the million dollar question right now, so it's time I started up this Blog again. Parents on all my baby/toddler courses are stressed about RSV. It's in the newspapers, it's on the internet, it's on TV, it's all over the place.
I think the answer i...
Allergies
August 21, 2020
If your baby is at an age and stage where you’re thinking of starting solids, now might be a good time - while we’re in lockdown or semi-lockdown, depending on which part of NZ you live in. The roads are clearer than usual (I was able to turn right out ...
What to do if a tooth is knocked out
July 30, 2020
· DO NOT touch the root of the tooth. Pick the tooth up by the part which is normally visible when the tooth is stuck in the gum.
· The tooth should be cleaned in saliva, ...
Children and driveways
July 10, 2020
There have been something like three driveway accidents in the past month, where young children have been run over - and killed - on their own driveway.Next time you’re backing your car out of the garage, checking your mirrors and looking through the rear window, what can ...
It's Asthma season!
July 3, 2020
It’s COLD! The cold air really caught in my lungs this morning when I headed outside to the car to take the kids to school. No one in our house has asthma, but if you have anyone at home with asthma make sure you’re keeping a close eye on things at this time ...
Should you go Gluten-free?
June 26, 2020
A couple of weeks ago it was Coeliac Awareness Week. Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disorder and sufferers need to completely cut gluten from their diet. It is estimated that under 2% of New Zealanders have coeliac disease. However it’s also likely that...
Insect Bites!
June 8, 2020
Check out the photo below. This was the result of an insignificant insect bite on my 15-year-old's arm a couple of months ago. He noticed a tiny bite on his wrist in the morning (he's a fit healthy teenager so no earthly reason to do anything about it -&nbs...
Insect bites
June 8, 2020
Hot water burns!
May 21, 2020
Running the bath for little kids? Most people are very careful about staying in the bathroom while the water’s running. As kids grow older (and safer around water) we relax a little and I certainly remember starting the bath running and then wandering off into ...
Strangulation hazard - curtain and blind cords
May 18, 2020
Take a walk through your house and check out all the curtains and blinds. Curtain and blind cords can present a strangulation hazard to children, as they can become entangled in them while playing. Even if the cords seem to be quite high up, children can climb on...
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