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Spring cleaning tips for expectant mums

We all know about how expectant mums are keen to have a clean home to welcome their new baby home or have that “nesting” instinct just before a baby is due, but did you know the average family of four sheds up to 3lbs of skin per year? Or that your carpet can hold up…

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Allergies in children

Your child can be affected by a range of allergies. Asthma is a common allergic reaction to triggers such as house dust mite, colds and pollen, that causes breathing difficulties including persistent coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. A food allergy to peanuts can cause anaphylactic shock, which is an extremely serious total body collapse…

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Nut Allergies: The facts

Since 1998, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers have been advised that if there is a history of allergy in the family – including eczema, asthma and hayfever – they should avoid peanuts. Weaning information has also changed, with “at risk” families being advised to delay the introduction of peanuts. I doubt the advice would have helped Thomas. I…

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