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Common Childhood Illness
Seeing your child unwell can be very disstressing for you as a parent. We look at some of the most common illnesses that affect your baby or toddler, show you what to look out for, and let you know what you can do to help. Coughs Children often cough when they have a cold because of mucus trickling down the back of the throat. If your child is feeding, drinking, eating and breathing normally and there’s no wheezing, a cough isn’t usually anything to worry about. If your child has a bad cough that won’t go away, see your GP. If your child... Read full article
Croup
Croup is a common childhood virus and normally affects children aged 6 months to 3 years although it can occur in older children too. It is a viral or bacterial infection which inflames the airways to the lungs. The scientific name for croup is Laryngotracheitis. Your child could get croup a couple of times or more during childhood. Most cases of croup do not need to be treated because the condition usally gets better on its own and tends to only last 4 - 7 days. Cause Croup causes the voice box (Larynx) and airway to the lungs (Trachea) to... Read full article
Bebe Swimming in China - by Lisa Bousted
Being offered the position of becoming a Teacher Trainer for China’s first baby swim school, ‘Family Box’, in Beijing, was an opportunity that was too good to be passed up. I never thought China would be a place that I would personally visit; it’s not top of my list for holiday destinations, as I’m much more of a beach girl when it comes to travelling abroad. However, when this opportunity arose it was just... Read full article
Child care - what are the options?
Choosing the right childcare for your child is a huge decision and one that most parents dread. There are many different options when it comes to child care. There is no right or wrong option, but it's important to weigh up the pros and cons and find a solution that works for you and your family. We hope our information guide to childcare choices helps you with this important... Read full article
5 A Day - Portion sizes for your toddler
We are aware that we should be eating our 5 a day but when it comes to serving our children their 5 a day how much should we be giving them? The amount will vary between each child due to their age, body size and physical activity but as a rough guide one portion is the amount they can fit in the palm of their hand and as their palm grows so will their portion. Portion sizes Ideal for a toddler aged... Read full article
The Truth about the Second Trimester
Congratulations, you made it! The 12 week landmark. Scan time, Yippee! Excited? Of course but if like me you approached this landmark with some trepidation, you are certainly not alone. This is the turning point at which you see the being within! Oh yes, and apparently your morning sickness subsides (urban myth number 3075!) Cravings become more normal (ok so blood…..oranges was a fairly safe... Read full article
Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamins and minerals make the body work properly. They boost the immune system, support normal growth and development, and help cells and organs do their jobs. Eating a variety of foods is the best way to get all the vitamins and minerals you need each day, as well as the right balance of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and calories. Although you get vitamins and minerals from the foods you eat every day,... Read full article
The Truth about the First Trimester
It has to be the longest 12 weeks of your entire life! Firstly you wait with bated breath to do a test, (in my case I was waiting to do an Ovulation test 11 days after my first day of my period! Then I realised it was actually too late!!) Of course at this point you are constantly checking your pants for your period. Convinced you are just under the weather, you end up doing about 5 tests before finally... Read full article
