Why is your baby waking overnight? It’s common for babies and toddlers to have trouble settling to sleep by themselves. Common causes of poor sleep are temporary things like coughs and colds, ear infections, sore tummies, teething, or developmental milestones. This seems simple enough, but when your baby is sick more often than not, then…
Colic or reflux, what’s the difference? Is it reflux, colic, purple crying or a witching hour? Infant colic is regular, excessive crying in an otherwise healthy baby. Colic is actually a process of elimination diagnosis. This means that there’s nothing to explain the excessive crying or discomfort and the baby is otherwise healthy and well….
Natural Remedies for Children’s Eczema Eczema is incredibly common and can develop at any age. The youngest bub I’ve ever treated with dry flakey skin was only two weeks old. Despite how common childhood eczema is, it can be so hard for families to find answers and effective treatment options. On top of being frustrating…
What happens if your child has low iron? Iron is essential for brain function, so low levels during early childhood can unfortunately have long lasting effects on cognitive development. Iron deficiency has a negative impact on attention, memory, and learning, which are crucial for academic and social success1. Research has shown that school aged children…
What happens when children lack vitamin D? Among the many essential nutrients, vitamin D stands out as a crucial component for the optimal growth and development of children. This mighty nutrient plays a multifaceted role, supporting immune function, gut health, hormone regulation, glucose metabolism, and skeletal health. Vitamin D deficiencies and suboptimal levels are common…
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. …
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…