There is a myth that pacifiers and breastfeeding are ‘bad’ and that they contribute to ‘nipple confusion’. This is not true. If a child likes… Read More »Thumb sucking and pacifiers – good or bad for your baby?
Our immune system’s role is to fight off pathogens that harm the body. It has powerful weapons in its arsenal. These are needed to be… Read More »What is an allergy? Read about the immune response
Pollen allergy in children causes watery, itchy, red eyes, runny nose, sneezing and sometimes triggers asthma. The symptoms occur during the pollen season, which is… Read More »Pollen allergy in children – runny nose and watery eyes
Milk protein allergy, also known as cow’s milk allergy, milk allergy or cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA) is a tricky condition often suspected in screaming… Read More »Milk protein allergy in babies and milk-free infant formula
Eczema is common in children and consists of dry, red, itchy skin areas. In infants, eczema often sits on the cheeks. In slightly older children,… Read More »Eczema in children