Food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome is also known as FPIES. It is an adverse food reaction involving the immune system. And mainly affects babies and young children. It is caused by an allergic reaction to one or...

Aromatherapy or the use of essential oils therapy is known as the medicinal use of naturally extracted plant aromas used in promoting physical and emotional well-being. Aromatic plant oils have many helpful uses in managing minor...

Teething is one of those parenting conundrums and has many urban myths, Today I'm sticking to the truth and fact! As a nurse of many years, I've seen a lot of teething babies and I've heard...

Today's blog is inspirational and has an Olympic theme. I felt it was a fitting celebration of what can be achieved in spite of adversity. It's a true test of an individual's grit and determination...

New babies are born with perfect soft skin. Then within days, their face can resemble a teenager with acne.So how do you tell if it's a normal hormonal rash/baby acne or something else? For example...

Nappy rash and thrush is every parent's nightmare and nearly every baby gets it at least once. How much does it make you dread nappy changes? The thought of seeing your baby in pain is...

This is another blog, long overdue. I see many babies with eczema and I feel I need to give you a few pointers to help your little bubba's itch a little less. I've had eczema...

I come across sticky eyes in newborn babies quite a lot.It's important to make sure it's not an infection. Your GP can take a swab of the eye secretions and send for testing.Another way of...

Nappy rash causes such misery to baby and makes nappy changing a nightmare. I get asked about it on a weekly basis so I think it deserves some blog air. It can happen for so...