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
“ …A little child, born yesterday, a thing on mother’s milk and kisses fed…” Hymn to Mercury (one of the Homeric Hymns written in the 6th century), translated from Greek by Percy Bysshe Shelley. Babies have been breastfed since the beginning of time. It is interesting to read about the history of infant feeding and … Continue reading Mother knows breast – benefits of breastfeeding for baby (Part 2)
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
Pediatrics and Playdough 