Croup is an inflammation of the vocal cords which causes the characteristic sounding cough; the cough is hard, dry, horse and at its worst can sound like a dog barking. The cough is sometimes accompanied by noisy breathing. If you have ever experienced this...
A few fortunate parents have babies who quickly establish a pattern of sleeping 11-12 hours during the night hours, perhaps waking once or twice for a feed as well as having regular naps through the day. However this is quite uncommon and there are many parents who...
Virus infections such as colds are the most common reason for the inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the nose and a watery discharge which usually becomes thick and yellowish. Nasal congestion and discharge can also have other causes such as allergies,...
Fever is indicated by a rise in body temperature. Normal body temperature is 37 degrees Celsius, although this can vary in the individual child. Temperatures of up to 39 or 40 degrees commonly occur in children with an infection. The child may look hot with flushed...
Some babies naturally give up nursing at around 8 or 9 months wile others continue for much longer. As with all aspects of a child’s development there is no specific time to stop and the decision is really up to the mother personal choice. Milk is a complete food...
Thread worms (also known as pinworms) can frequently occur in young children and some children seem to be susceptible to recurring infections. These tiny white thread-like worms infest the rectum (back passage) and can cause itchiness around the anus and sometimes...
