Health Topics

HELP - I left my 2 year old with a relative and she's just rung to say he's been found munching on a laundry detergent capsule!! What...

The soft spot or fontanelle is another example of the amazing design of the human body. At birth there are several fontanelles or soft...

Does my child have Autism? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that affects social interaction, communication,...

Tic disorders are fairly common in children. Tics are involuntary movements which wax and wane. Tics tend to start in early life and can...

Many babies have a watery discharge from one or both eyes for some time after birth. Some are caused by a blockage in one or both...

Travelling, whether to a package holiday in Spain, or backpacking in North Africa has a new dimension when you take a young baby with...

Early assessment and interventions can result in better prognosis for the children. FASD remains one of the commonest causes of...

Chickenpox (varicella) is a common, childhood infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It’s most common in children and is...

Bowel movements – Poo - change as babies’ bowel mature but also depending on their diet. There are also a few important health related...