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Travelling through Motherhood with a Pediatrician perspective

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    • To Supplement or Not to Supplement?
    • Hand foot and mouth disease explained
    • Runny nose troubles
    • Treatment of Runny Noses (colds & flu)
    • Bug and Bites safety
    • Nappy rash Basics
    • Potty Training Basics
    • Bed-wetting Basics
    • COVID-19 in children
    • Immunisation basics
    • BCG vaccine reactions
    • What is Colic?
    • The Management of Colic
    • Ear pain in children
    • Middle Ear Infections
    • Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy Part 1
    • Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy – Part 2
    • Iron deficiency
    • Iron Deficiency Anemia & Treatment
    • Eczema – Part 1
    • Eczema – Part 2 : The management
    • Does Baby have Reflux?
    • Reflux – what can you do?
    • What is this Rash? (Part 1)
    • Going VIRAL (Rashes Part 2)
    • Rashes Part 3 – Bacteria & Fungi
    • A ‘Hard’ problem – Constipation in Babies
    • To poo or not to poo…
    • The Teething Monster
    • Treating the Toothache
    • Vomit – Poop – Repeat.
    • Vomit – Poop – Treat!
    • Triage at home
    • Learning from fever
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    • Playdough Activity: Egg Carton Play
    • Playdough Activity: Rainbow blocks
  • Motherhood
    • Summer+Sun Safety
    • Nine months in… Nine months out during a PANDEMIC
    • Pregnancy, delivery and breastfeeding in LOCKDOWN
    • Pregnancy, Newborns and Corona
    • Vaccinations in Pregnancy
    • Nine months in, Nine months out… a reflexion
    • Travelling to Europe with an (almost) 1yr old
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Febrile Seizures

When I was 12years old my little brother (2yrs old) woke up from his nap with a fever. It was a very hot and humid afternoon, a thunderstorm was brewing. He was sitting on my mom’s lap, eating a snack when he suddenly started convulsing. He had a febrile seizure that stopped within a few … Continue reading Febrile Seizures →

pediatricsandplaydough General, Pediatrics Leave a comment July 10, 2022July 10, 2022

To Supplement or Not to Supplement?

I am sure you know the feeling of standing in the aisle in Dischem, looking at all the bottles and gummies and syrups that say: “Multivitamins for Children”… It can be very confusing to decide what your child needs. But do children even need supplements? When and how much?  Let us look at some facts: … Continue reading To Supplement or Not to Supplement? →

pediatricsandplaydough General, Motherhood, Pediatrics 4 Comments July 26, 2021

Hand foot and mouth disease explained

I have heard about a few outbreaks of Hand foot and mouth disease in our area in the last few weeks. Read on to learn more about this miserable illness: Hand, foot and mouth disease is caused by a very contagious VIRUS that leads to a wide range of symptoms in young children (usually under … Continue reading Hand foot and mouth disease explained →

pediatricsandplaydough General, Pediatrics Leave a comment June 16, 2021

Treatment of Runny Noses (colds & flu)

When our son turned 1 year old we moved to Belgium. That December we experienced our first European winter, and for about 6 weeks our son had a cold with a runny nose almost weekly! In that time he was cutting 8 teeth, meeting new friends and going from a heated (dry) indoor environment to … Continue reading Treatment of Runny Noses (colds & flu) →

pediatricsandplaydough General, Pediatrics 3 Comments April 28, 2021April 22, 2021

Runny nose troubles

Sniffles, Nunus, Snotties, Snottebellen… whatever you call it, we all know that when this fluid starts to run out of your child’s nose, or causes a complete blockage of their nostrils, we are in for a week or more of misery. I always say that if someone can find a use for this fluid, we … Continue reading Runny nose troubles →

pediatricsandplaydough General, Pediatrics Leave a comment April 21, 2021April 22, 2021

Bug and Bites safety

Summer is a time for lots of outside play, hiking, swimming and staying outside when the heat starts to fade in the evenings. Unfortunately these are all prime spots for bugs to spoil your fun! So how do you prevent insect bites? And if you are too late to prevent them, how do you treat … Continue reading Bug and Bites safety →

pediatricsandplaydough General, Pediatrics Leave a comment February 15, 2021

Summer+Sun Safety

After surviving two loooong, wet winters in Belgium, and one lock-down winter in SA, we are so happy to see and enjoy the sun in South Africa for this year! We are so lucky with the beautiful warm, long days, our stunning beaches (when we can go to them) and even our yards with private … Continue reading Summer+Sun Safety →

pediatricsandplaydough General, Pediatrics Leave a comment January 31, 2021

Nine months in… Nine months out during a PANDEMIC

My dear little blue-eyed girl…  (a letter to our lockdown baby who is nine months old) What a precious milestone this is! After almost nine months in my tummy, you have been entrusted to us for a whole nine months and we cannot imagine life without you! I would like to look back and tell … Continue reading Nine months in… Nine months out during a PANDEMIC →

pediatricsandplaydough General, Motherhood 2 Comments January 21, 2021

Nappy rash Basics

Help! My baby has a nappy rash, I have tried all the bum creams and it just does not get any better! It looks so sore!” Does that sound familiar? Nappy rash, also called “Diaper Dermatitis” or “Irritant contact dermatitis” is one of the most common issues in infancy affecting one in 3 or even … Continue reading Nappy rash Basics →

pediatricsandplaydough General, Pediatrics 2 Comments October 20, 2020

Bed-wetting Basics

“MOMMIEEEEE!” Your heart sinks when your little one calls you because he wet his bed AGAIN. The endless changing of sheets in the dark, piles of washing. Buying ANOTHER pack of pull-ups for your five-year-old. When will this all end? Take a deep breath, make a cup of tea and read on. You are not … Continue reading Bed-wetting Basics →

pediatricsandplaydough General, Pediatrics 2 Comments September 19, 2020

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