Swimming with baby

Swimming with your water baby

Whether you’re an avid swimmer or wary of the water, as parent you’ll want your kids to be confident in the water, not only for their safety because also it’s fun to swim and a great way to exercise.  Babies love being in water, it’s a fact. After spending the first months of their life…

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Asthma facts for the US

Asthma in children in the US

An infographic all about the facts and figures related to asthma and cost it incurs on the economy of the state and the country. This also provides the locations of the top ten cities in US that have most cases of asthma attacks among others. The most common causes of asthma include sources of allergens…

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Hayfever in pregnancy

Drug-free allergy relief for hay fever sufferers

Parents with children who suffer from hay fever… Hay fever is very common and can strike at any time from early spring to late summer. It often first develops in early childhood, with more than a third of youngsters suffering by the time they reach their teen years. For school-age children, symptoms such as itchy…

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My Asthma Pack

Asda distributing My Asthma’ Packs for FREE

Asda are distributing free and fun Asthma UK information packs to children with asthma. What is Asthma UK’s ‘My Asthma’ pack? Asda has teamed up with Asthma UK to increase awareness of asthma and offer support by giving away Asthma UK’s ’My Asthma’ packs to children. Asthma UK’s My Asthma is a self-management resource designed…

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Latex allergy: The little known life threatening allergy

Latex Allergy, is the little known life threatening allergy. It can be found found in restaurants, shopping malls and hospitals. Sufferers can have reactions to such varied items as gloves, balloons and even some fruits. It affects around 1 – 6% of the population in the UK – with studies suggesting growing incidence – yet…

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Sun Awareness Week in May

SUN AWARENESS Week 6th to 12th May 2013

During Sun Awareness week, it is important to remember and be aware of the strength of the sun at this time of year.  A new baby and young child’s skin is incredibly sensitive to any exposure to the sun.  SUN AWARENESS  Week will be 6th to 12th May 2013. The British Association of Dermatologists (BAD)…

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Childhood asthma

Asthma in children

Asthma is very difficult to diagnose in the under-fives as so many children suffer some sort of wheeziness or chest infection in early childhood. Also, the diagnostic tool used to diagnose the condition, a peak flow meter, is unsuitable for children under six. So your GP will probably ask you to keep a record of…

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A Poem for autism

Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with, and relates to, other people. It also affects how they make sense of the world around them. This poem reflects how one child tries to communicate with his parents, how he feels and shares his love for them. Dear Mummy, don’t you…

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Breastfeeding a baby with down syndrome

Breastfeeding your baby with Down Syndrome

Breastfeeding your baby is a wonderful gift you can give.  Breastfeeding can be a valuable and rewarding part of caring for your baby and contribute to their well-being. Babies with Down Syndrome experience special benefits from breast milk and breastfeeding beyond the many advantages to typical newborns. Breast milk provides extra protection against infections and…

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Mum and baby suffering with colic

Could it be Colic?

Could it be Colic? When your new baby won’t settle, the combination of a crying baby and lack of sleep can lead any new mum to believe they must be doing something wrong. Colic is defined as repeated episodes of excessive and inconsolable crying in a newborn baby which otherwise appears to be perfectly healthy.…

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