Natural teething remedies for babies Teething is a significant milestone, but it can also be an uncomfortable or even painful experience for babies, and a stressful one for parents. Symptoms of teething can last from a few days to a few weeks, and can include; It’s important to note that not all babies will experience…
Antibiotics kill the bad bacteria that can cause illness and infection, but they can also have a negative impact on the levels of good microorganisms in the gut. The stronger the antibiotic is, and the longer it is taken for, the higher the risk is of microbiome disruption and a wide range of health concerns. …
How can I help my picky eater? The most effective method for encouraging children to explore new foods is continued exposure. Our kids need to be exposed to a ‘new’ food approximately 10 times before they will consider tasting it – so if you find yourself putting foods on plates KNOWING that it’s probably not…
When to introduce food Research indicates that the optimal age to begin exploring solid foods is 6 months. From 6 months, most babies are able to sit, are capable of feeding themselves, and are capable of actually digesting solid food. At 6 months of age a child’s iron requirements begin to increase, so this is…
Babies and infants have immature immune systems. Because their immune systems are still learning, they have a higher chance of getting sick. Illnesses like gastro, croup, coughs, colds, fevers, conjunctivitis and worms are all caused by different bugs that can be picked up from childcare, ELC, and primary school. The immune system matures gradually during…
When children develop parasitic diseases they are often asymptomatic. This means that we usually don’t even know the infection is in the body. But occasionally, childhood parasitic infections can lead to changes in mood, behavior and sleep. The most common worm infection amongst children is threadworm, also known as pinworm. Other parasites such as roundworms,…