Pediatric topics through the eyes of a mother
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
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
Whether you are pregnant and wondering how to prevent allergies in your little one, or have a baby that has already been diagnosed with Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy and struggling with treatment, read on to find the latest research and tips here: Prevention of Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA): There are several risk factors for … Continue reading Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy – Part 2
Cow’s milk protein allergy. So many misconceptions, misunderstandings, fears and confusion locked up behind those few words for both moms and health-care professionals. I was privileged to attend the congress of the European Academy of Pediatrics and the master course focused on nutrition in childhood. I finally have a better understanding of CMPA (Cow’s Milk … Continue reading Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy Part 1
Eczema is a chronic disease and sadly it is not (yet) curable. It is however possible to control the symptoms. The aim is to get the acute inflammation of the skin under control (usually with topical steroids added to your normal regime), and then maintaining a healthy skin barrier by keeping the skin hydrated. It … Continue reading Eczema – Part 2 : The management
Red rashes... there are so many things that could look the same, and each child’s rash reacts a little differently. Even in the Bible many chapters in Leviticus was devoted to different skin lesions. There is only a small amount of treatments available...but oh so so soooooo many “boererate” and little ointments, potions and lotions … Continue reading Eczema – Part 1
In the last few wees I have spoken to many moms and read many blogs to do some more research about reflux in babies. (See the previous post to learn more about what reflux is). There are some interesting and scary treatments suggested out there! As a mom I wish I could give you a … Continue reading Reflux – what can you do?
Photo from Unsplash by Brytny.com Most moms know the feeling of getting your little one all dressed up and ready to go, just to have them spit/vomit milk all over everything just before you leave! What exactly is reflux? Why does it happen? When should you worry? Gastro-Esophageal Reflux (GER) is a 100% physiological (natural) … Continue reading Does Baby have Reflux?
In the previous two blogposts we have discussed the general causes and management of red rashes, as well as the different types of viral rashes that could appear on your child’s skin. Supportive measures will mostly be enough to comfort and care for those rashes. However sometimes you need more help in the form of … Continue reading Rashes Part 3 – Bacteria & Fungi
“O no, keep your child away from mine... your child has a rash, it must be contagious!” Because a rash is such a visible symptom, it is easy to blame such-and-so for giving your child chicken pox or measles, but is it really the case? For how long are these diseases contagious, and when should … Continue reading Going VIRAL (Rashes Part 2)
Pediatrics and Playdough 