Milk spots, or milia, are those little white spots that pop up around the eyes, cheeks, nose and forehead, of nearly half of all babies. But what are they? And will they disappear? (more…)...
Category: Children’s health
Perpetual Snuffles? Here’s How to Ease Your Baby’s Blocked Nose
Does your little one have a runny, blocked nose that just won’t quit? Even when they’re not sick with the cold or flu? ‘Snuffles’ are a common, but pesky problem—making feeds and sleep more ...
Top Tips for Soothing Teething Niggles Naturally
Teething is a total pain - for tots and mums. If you're looking for safe ways to soothe your little one's beleaguered gummies, here's six tips to help: (more…)...
Even a Little Tipple Can Affect Your Baby, Says Alcohol Study
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy is a contentious issue; largely because there is no definitive threshold when it comes to safe versus dangerous consumption. Many women feel the odd glass here and th...
Croup: How to Tell if Your Baby Has It
Your little one is destined to pick up plenty colds throughout his lifetime - particularly in the early years; and sometimes, the innocuous but annoying viruses will progress into something significan...
Ditch the Guilt – Cuddle Your Baby All You Want!
For many mums, being told to hold your baby and attend to her cries is altogether unnecessary; the desire to do so comes naturally. But there's always someone who will tut-tut your affection and re...
Don’t Panic About Study Linking Antacids in Pregnancy and Asthma
A recent study has drawn a connection between expectant mothers' use of antacids and an increased incidence of asthma in their children -- but don't throw out your heartburn meds just yet. (more&h...
Kid-Friendly Hot Toddy for Cold & Flu Season
As the mercury drops and the trees start to shed their summer frocks, festivities, warm cocoa and cosy, chunky knitted accoutrements are just round the corner. Unfortunately, so are snot noses, sor...
Gluten-Free Mini Muffins: Sweet Potato Banana Bites
If you're mum to a gluten-sensitive little one, finding simple, tasty recipes whose ingredients don't read as long as your monthly shopping list can be a tall order. But with just four main ingredi...
New research reveals how kids benefit from having a working mum
Working mothers have long been burdened with guilt over the decision to go back to the grindstone and hand their little ones over to childcare. Of course, there's a lot more to it than simply choos...
