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Baby Nose Clear pack

Win a Baby nose-clear remedy set

Be Prepared for those winter sniffles with the ‘Must Have’ Baby nose-clear remedy set.  All you need to help deal with those winter colds and sniffles and this set includes our Multi Award Winning  Baby nose-clear vapour-ring. Little colds can be very distressing as babies struggle to breathe and feed when their nose is blocked.…

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Winter feeds – Tips for breastfeeding a sick baby

Breast milk has so many health benefits and whilst it won’t necessarily prevent your baby from catching a nasty cold or lurgie, it will help your baby to recover quickly. Your milk is constantly changing and producing antibodies to bacteria and viruses you encounter and you are able to pass antibodies directly to your baby…

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Common cold virus to help develop new meningitis vaccine

Pioneering researchers are hoping that developing a new meningitis vaccine by inserting part of the bacterium inside a harmless version of the cold virus, could be key to providing effective protection against the devastating condition. The project is being funded by children’s charity Action Medical Research. Case study: Cieran’s story Cieran was just nine-months-old when…

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Baby Bronchiolitis awareness campaign for parents

UK’s first national bronchiolitis awareness campaign launched with parent-friendly website…

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Hand Sanitisers help to prevent colds

There is no known cure for colds/flu so prevention is essential. When you are pregnant or have a new baby it is essential to minimise your exposure to bacteria and viruses that could lead to colds or flu and hand sanitisers are a good way to start. Mentholatum Response beta is a key way to beat the cold…

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Babies and sore noses: reasons for

Your baby’s nose is often the first thing to show signs that your baby is not well. The Common Cold What does it look like? Baby’s nose can be red, with crusty nostrils due to an increase in the normal nasal secretions. How common is it? Doctor Jeni Worden says, “Thanks to the efficient immune system that…

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Immunisation illnesses explained

The current immunisation program offers protection against eleven infectious diseases but because vaccinations have been so effective, many people know very little about these illnesses. Read on to find out more about the diseases you’re protecting your child from. Diphtheria Diphtheria is an extremely infectious disease which, thanks to vaccinations, is very rare in the UK. However, in poorer countries…

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