Vomiting
Few children reach school age without having at least one dose of vomiting and/or diarrhoea. The two most common culprits are viral infections or bacteria attacking the intestine. One of the most...
View ArticleSalmonella in pregnancy
There are many germs that can cause food poisoning. The salmonella bacterium is probably one of the most common. Salmonella in pregnancy can be very nasty, with severe vomiting, diarrhoea, a high...
View ArticleBeverage choices for pregnancy
Pregnancy is an exciting, sometimes, nerve-wracking time when we face the unknown experience of motherhood and watch the profound changes our bodies undergo in preparation for the birth of a child. For...
View ArticleHydration for Children : Back to School
Children are at greater risk of dehydration than adults due to their lower body weight and smaller reserve of body fluids. Equally, whilst adults often have easy access to a supply of water, children...
View ArticleBabies and drinking water
We all know we should drink at least eight glasses of water a day but what about babies and drinking water? For young children and babies drinking enough fluid is essential to health and well-being. A...
View ArticleGastroenteritis
This means an infection of the stomach and bowel and causes acute sickness and diarrhoea in babies and children. It’s usually caused by one of a group of viruses that attack the gut called rotaviruses....
View ArticleHow to deal with tummy bugs
There’s no two ways about it. When your child comes down with a tummy bug it’s very distressing, mostly because there’s very little you can do other than let it run its course and provide lots of...
View ArticleAre your children drinking enough?
As babies, we make sure our little ones are well fed and hydrated. We worry over whether we should breast feed or bottle feed, we’re told to make sure they drink plenty when they’re ill and as they...
View ArticleSTEP 5: Offer 6-8 drinks a day keeps your toddler hydrated
Offering your toddler around six to eight drinks per day of about 100-120mls will keep your toddler well hydrated. When toddlers do not drink enough: Dehydration may cause them to become lethargic...
View ArticleBeating the bugs this Christmas
Parents of little ones be warned!! Whilst the children are getting covered in glitter, enjoying nativity plays and pantomimes and generally going into excitement overload, this time of year is the...
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