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Chronic cough – When Should I Get it Checked Out?

Chronic cough – When Should I Get it Checked Out?

A cough indicates that your child’s body is attempting to get rid of something irritating. Chronic cough is a daily cough that lasts longer than four weeks in children, and it is one of the most common conditions that present in childhood. Coughing can be...
Crèche syndrome

Crèche syndrome

Crèche syndrome affects many parents whose children attend crèches, preschools, and playgrounds. Crèche syndrome is not an illness that you’ll find in medical textbooks or research journals and publications. Despite this, Crèche syndrome is a common problem seen...
Benefits of play

Benefits of play

As a result of playing, children can better understand themselves, the world, and others. It is just as important as any other form of development in your child’s life and is a vital teaching tool. Children learn to communicate with others and build essential...
Diarrhoea

Diarrhoea

No matter who you are, diarrhoea can leave you feeling really wiped. Quite literally so. But diarrhoea happens to all of us every now and again, and it is pretty common for babies to get it too. Viruses are the most common cause of diarrhoea in babies and will usually...