Sep 14, 2023 | News and Events
The process of teething varies a great deal between babies. The first teeth usually appear sometime in the first year, often around the age of six months, although may occur earlier or not appear until a year of age. Teething commonly causes no symptoms at all and...
Sep 14, 2023 | News and Events
Hayfever, seasonal allergic rhinitis, is a very common condition affecting children and adults. Children may have an itchy, blocked or runny nose, sneezing and red, watery and itchy eyes. Symptoms can vary from mild to severe and are caused by the immune system...
Sep 14, 2023 | News and Events
I’m concerned that our 16 month old isn’t walking yet. What are the main reasons behind late walking, and how should we handle it? Every child is different and delays reaching milestones are not always a sign of a more significant problem. Many children...
Sep 14, 2023 | News and Events
My four-month-old’s head all of a sudden seems to be tipping to one side, could this be torticollis? Torticollis is common in infants and can be present from birth or appear later. A baby’s head turns preferentially in one direction and may have tight neck...
Sep 14, 2023 | News and Events
My baby’s not even a year old and has already had three or four colds. Should I be worried? There is no need to be worried, this is very a very common reason why I see babies and children in my clinic. Colds are caused by viruses that are circulating all year...
Sep 14, 2023 | News and Events
If your baby was born prematurely, it is understandable that you may feel he is more fragile and not ready for the first jabs. Although premature babies are more vulnerable to infections they do have a working immune system and are able to mount a response to...
Sep 14, 2023 | News and Events
If you’re a new parent, you may be wondering how much your baby should be sleeping, when your baby will develop a sleep routine, and if you should be concerned by the amount of sleep your baby is having (or not having!). HOW MUCH SHOULD MY BABY SLEEP? The truth is,...
Sep 14, 2023 | News and Events
With the world beginning to open up again after lockdown, you may be thinking about travelling with children or taking trips abroad. It’s best to be prepared with little ones in case of unexpected illness, so here’s a practical guide to what to take with...
