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Pediatrics and Playdough

Travelling through Motherhood with a Pediatrician perspective

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    • 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
  • Playdough
    • PLAYDOUGH FUN
    • Playdough Activity: Egg Carton Play
    • Playdough Activity: Rainbow blocks
  • Motherhood
    • 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
    • Looking for a travel stroller? Banimal Kids stroller.
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What is Colic?

When speaking to Moms (new and old), conversations always seem to be about sleep, poos... and crying. Our next-door neighbour just turned 90, and she tells me about her first baby that had severe colic every time we visit. What is colic? What is normal crying in a baby? Is it dangerous in the long … Continue reading What is Colic? →

pediatricsandplaydough General, Pediatrics 1 Comment April 24, 2020

Pregnancy, delivery and breastfeeding in LOCKDOWN

On Thursday, 26 March, South Africa entered an unprecedented lockdown. That was also the day that I was 37 weeks pregnant. As a Pediatrician I wanted to know all the facts about the Covid-19 virus and how it may affect me and my kids, as a Mom, I just wanted to know how we are … Continue reading Pregnancy, delivery and breastfeeding in LOCKDOWN →

pediatricsandplaydough General, Motherhood 1 Comment April 16, 2020

Pregnancy, Newborns and Corona

At 36weeks pregnant I have been reading a lot about the possible effects of the Covid-19 virus on my pregnancy and our precious princess that is on the way. Thankfully the minimal research that is available currently show that the effects are mild and minimal. Remember that this is a brand new virus, and the … Continue reading Pregnancy, Newborns and Corona →

pediatricsandplaydough General 6 Comments March 18, 2020March 18, 2020

PLAYDOUGH FUN

Playdough and littles never gets old.  It is such a lovely tactile and sensory experience and there are so many different ways to use it.  I have never been a fan of store-bought playdough and I always make my own.  It lasts longer and I find the consistency more pleasing.  It is really easy to … Continue reading PLAYDOUGH FUN →

pediatricsandplaydough General, Playdough Leave a comment March 18, 2020March 17, 2020

Vaccinations in Pregnancy

This week we finally did our very special maternity shoot, but another very important to-do in my pregnancy was to get a pertussis vaccination and I am glad that I can now tick both off my list. I had to ask my gyne about it and the pharmacy had no clue why I wanted this … Continue reading Vaccinations in Pregnancy →

pediatricsandplaydough General, Motherhood, Pediatrics 2 Comments March 12, 2020

Middle Ear Infections

Before I started specialising I worked in a family medicine practice and saw mostly children. When the complaints were “fever, crying, runny nose, lack of appetite” I was almost relieved when I saw a red eardrum because I had something to blame for the symptoms that I could treat! But is it always necessary to … Continue reading Middle Ear Infections →

pediatricsandplaydough General, Pediatrics Leave a comment March 1, 2020

Ear pain in children

When babies and toddlers fiddle and pull on their ears we often wonder if they have ear pain. As a doctor-mom I have the advantage of having access to an otoscope and can take a peek to ensure there are no problems. Babies can fiddle with their ears as part of discovering their body-parts, as … Continue reading Ear pain in children →

pediatricsandplaydough General, Pediatrics 1 Comment February 12, 2020

Iron Deficiency Anemia & Treatment

Iron deficiency anaemia occurs when the iron stores are so empty that there is not enough iron to make proper new red blood cells. The new red blood cells are thus fewer, smaller and paler and cannot carry oxygen effectively. Your body will always prioritize the available iron to first be used in the red … Continue reading Iron Deficiency Anemia & Treatment →

pediatricsandplaydough General, Pediatrics Leave a comment December 19, 2019

Iron deficiency

This is a topic that I have been avoiding for a while because there is so much conflicting advice and evidence available. I started giving our son iron supplementation from 6months but because it tasted horrible and stained all his clothes and he struggled with constipation, I stopped at around 10months. After attending the European … Continue reading Iron deficiency →

pediatricsandplaydough General, Pediatrics 1 Comment December 2, 2019

Playdough Activity: Egg Carton Play

Egg Cartons, can you ever have enough?  This is a house hold item I NEVER throw away.  There are endless play opportunities you can use them for.  I have a cupboard of recyclable items and I whip them out when I quickly want to put an activity together.  I am going to focus our play … Continue reading Playdough Activity: Egg Carton Play →

pediatricsandplaydough General, Playdough Leave a comment October 11, 2019October 11, 2019

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