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Colic in a Breastfed Baby
Colic describes a condition where an otherwise healthy baby cries uncontrollably. The painful wind spasms and digestive upsets can send a baby into a crying fit that can...
Cough Medicines and Young Children
Cough medicines have made the news is recent years for being potentially dangerous to young children under the age of 2. Many medical professionals advise parents of...
Dyspraxia in Children
Dyspraxia is a neurological condition that impairs movement. As it relates directly to a child's motor skills, children who experience dyspraxia (or development...
Hearing Problems in Children
Children who have difficulty hearing can be at a distinct disadvantage, developmentally, from their peers. For this reason, it is important to get a diagnosis on any...
Is the Swine Flu Jab Safe for Children?
The swine flu jab or vaccination was introduced to help protect children and adults, especially those who are particularly vulnerable, from...
Lactose Intolerance In Kids
Most kids drink milk with no problem, but for those with lactose intolerance, a little glass of milk can cause a great big stomachache. Lactose is the main sugar...
Minerals for a Healthy Diet
Minerals are vital components of food. Choosing a diet rich in nutrients requires a basic knowledge of minerals and their functions in the body. Since many children...
PCBs and Vaccine Dangers
We do everything possible to safeguard our children from danger and disease. That's why immunisations are so important. The routine jabs of childhood are meant to...
PKU What You Should Know
Phenylketonuria, also know as Folling's Disease or more commonly PKU, is an inherited, metabolic disorder characterized by the body's inability to produce a...
Symptoms of Meningitis and What to Do
Keeping your children safe can seem like an overwhelming full-time job when you think about the many illnesses that a child could be exposed to on...
Vegetarian Diet for Children
Studies support the notion that a well-chosen vegetarian diet can be very healthy for adults, but what about children? Can a diet free of animal products provide all...
Vitamin Facts For Children
Nutrition experts will tell you that a well chosen diet filled with a variety of nutrient rich foods is the best way to meet your child's nutritional requirements....
When is it Safe for Children to Have Ears Pierced?
It can be a bit of a contentious issue, and many children are keen to have their ears pierced as soon as their parents allow it. But there are...
