Flu Season – how to protect you and your family this winter
Influenza (flu) is much more than ‘just a bad cold’. Every winter, flu leads to thousands of hospitalisations and sadly, many deaths both in the…
Category: Baby Health
Kids and tummy aches. How can you ease their pain?
Does your child often complain of a sore tummy? You’re certainly not alone, and this is one of the most common reasons why parents bring…
Fly healthy: my top tips to stay well when you travel on planes
Air travel is exciting when you travel to exciting new places, but I bet most of you have experienced a health crash-landing from a bug…
Eczema kids – not just itchy on the outside!
If your child has eczema, you probably know how challenging it can be to watch them struggle with itchy, uncomfortable skin, especially when the creams…
How to live with fewer microplastics
If you’ve ever felt disheartened by the sheer amount of plastic in our lives, you’re not alone. Even the most well-intentioned among us, who choose…
Is your child ready to start school? Many parents are anxious, so here’s what you can do
You’ve received the exciting news that your child has a school place in this September’s reception class! The thought of your little one starting school…
How to guard against reflux medication side effects
Reflux can cause nasty pain and discomfort in the stomach and throat, but you can often control it by taking a medication called a proton…
Nutrition tips to keep sleep-deprived parents sane
When was the last time you enjoyed a full night’s sleep as a parent? Raising young children who don’t sleep through the night can be…
How to Protect Your Immunity While Pregnant and Breastfeeding
Catching an infection while you are pregnant, or breastfeeding can really zap your energy levels and make you feel quite wobbly and low. What’s more,…
Taking antibiotics whilst breastfeeding? Here’s what you need to know about you and your baby’s gut health
I receive countless messages from new mummies who find themselves in hospital beds hooked up to IVs, overwhelmed by panic being prescribed strong antibiotics. They…
Pneumonia is on the rise – here’s everything you need to stay prepared
Have you or your little one just been diagnosed with pneumonia? This nasty respiratory illness still hospitalises thousands of people in the UK each year.…
Extreme fussy eaters – when it is not all in the mind
Are you exasperated by feeding battles with your child? You may not know where to turn if your child is a highly selective feeder, if…
What you can do to support Glue Ear in children just with nutrition
When our daughter “failed” her hearing test at 8 months old, I panicked and thought the worst; and naturally I wanted to do everything I…
The leading cause of hospital visits among kids is Respiratory Syncytial Virus. Here’s what you need to know
It’s around a lot in the wintertime and most children will have had Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) by the age of two, being exposed to…
Conjunctivitis: Natural ways to manage and protect against pink eye
Waking up with sticky, swollen, uncomfortable eyes can be a quite distressing and unwanted surprise. These are common symptoms of conjunctivitis, also known as pink…
What magnesium should you choose for calmer days and better sleep?
Do you or your child often feel panicky, anxious, irritable, or struggle to sleep? It can be tough and affect every aspect of your life.…
Bounce back from norovirus: a guide to natural home remedies
Norovirus, often dubbed the ‘winter vomiting bug’, is a highly contagious virus that can mean a couple of days of tummy pain as well as…
Battling the 100-day cough: natural remedies for whooping cough relief
Who has been coughing for weeks or even months? There is a nasty, lingering cough that is doing the rounds affecting babies, children and adults…
If you are what you eat, then British kids must be two-thirds ultra-processed
The diets of British children have recently come under scrutiny, and it is not good news. An upcoming report by First Steps Nutrition Trust is…
What to do if you suspect you or your child has a Strep A infection
Strep A is a bacterial infection which is usually mild in children but can potentially become very serious. There have been some alarming deaths recently…