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Jubilee tree for a Jubilee baby
What a lovely way to celebrate the birth of your baby in this Jubilee Year by planting a tree at the Woodland Trust Diamond Jubilee Wood . Emma’s Diary and the Woodland Trust have teamed up to offer a very special way to celebrate babies born during the Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee. Simply…
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Tagged Baby, Birth, Emma's Diary, Jubilee Woods, News, Queen's Jubilee, The Baby Show, Woodland Trust
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Burns and Scalds
Burns and scalds are common among the 0-4 age group and speed is of the essence if your baby or toddler accidentally spills a hot drink. It can still scald up to 15 minutes after being made. Treat any scald or burn straight after the accident (see below) but always take your child to hospital…
Posted in A-Z of Childhood illnesses, Baby Health
Tagged a-z illness - b, Baby, burns, Child safety, damage, scalds, Skin, Toddler, water
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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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Tagged a-z illness - a, asthma, Baby, childhood asthma, Inhaler, shortness of breath, Toddler, wheezing
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Hayfever
This is an allergic reaction caused by the body releasing histamine into the bloodstream when triggered by certain pollen or mould spores. As with other allergies, it tends to run in families. So, if close relatives have hayfever, your child is more likely to suffer with it. It is also closely linked to asthma. The…
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Tagged a-z illness - h, antihistamine, Baby, Eye, Hayfever, itchy, signs and symptoms, sneezes, Toddler, wheezing
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Blocked Tear Duct
Newborn babies don’t usually shed tears when they cry. But many babies have continually watery eyes instead as their tear ducts have not yet fully opened so any tears cannot drain away properly via the nose. The bacterial or viral infection conjunctivitis can also cause watery eyes but is usually accompanied by a sticky discharge…
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Tagged a-z illness - b, Baby, blocked tear duct, conjunctivitis, Eye, sticky eye
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Bronchiolitis
As many as one in 30 babies is admitted to hospital with this common viral infection that causes serious breathing difficulties and is more common in the winter months, especially among baby boys. It mainly affects children up to two years old with most cases happening at around six months old. Bronchiolitis is usually caused…
Safety tips for travel this summer
Travelling with a young family this summer, whether you’re off on a family holiday, visiting friends for the weekend or just on the school run, keeping safe on the go as we share some great tips from child-safety specialist Clippasafe. Check your car seat is correctly fitted and that the straps are in good shape…
Posted in Car Safety, Travel
Tagged Baby, car seat, car seat fitting service, family travel advice, Harness, Seat belt, summer, top tips, travel tips
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Homeopathic remedies – Chicken Pox
For babies, tablets should be crushed between two clean teaspoons and dissolved in 2fl oz of warm water, giving a teaspoon full as a dose. For young children, the tablets should be given crushed. Chamomilla is available in drop form. Infectious viral disease characterised by fever and a rash. Remedies to be taken every two…
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Tagged Baby, chicken pox, fever, Homeopathic, homeopathy, Rash, Symptoms
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Homeopathic remedies – Colds
For babies, tablets should be crushed between two clean teaspoons and dissolved in 2fl oz of warm water, giving a teaspoon full as a dose. For young children, the tablets should be given crushed. Chamomilla is available in drop form. Very common in childhood and are necessary to help to build up the immune system.…
Homeopathic remedies – First Aid
For babies, tablets should be crushed between two clean teaspoons and dissolved in 2fl oz of warm water, giving a teaspoon full as a dose. For young children, the tablets should be given crushed. Chamomilla is available in drop form. Homeopathic remedies can also help in emergencies. Obviously, they should not replace professional medical help.…
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Tagged Baby, bruise, first aid, Homeopathic, homeopathy, pain, sprain
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