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)
Tag: immune system
Immunisation basics
“Intellectuals solve problems, geniuses prevent them.”Albert Einstein Adiné just had her 10 week vaccinations, and I thought I would share some practical tips surrounding immunisations with you. I know this is a highly debated topic, but I want to share some of the basic facts to give you a foundation to build your understanding on, … Continue reading Immunisation basics
Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy Part 1
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
Pediatrics and Playdough 