by Marelie Steenekamp | Oct 18, 2019 | Gastroenteritis
Children are at more risk of catching gastro as they come into frequent close contact with people and surfaces. It’s a situation most parents and caregivers are familiar with. Your little one starts to feel a bit ‘off’, and next thing you know they’re running for the...
by Marelie Steenekamp | Sep 9, 2019 | Sunscreen tips, Uncategorized
We know there are many benefits of playing outside, breathing fresh air and getting exposured to natural sunlight which is also recognized as a major source of vitamin D, which helps the body absorb calcium. However, while we enjoy the outdoors, we need to make sun...
by Marelie Steenekamp | Aug 6, 2019 | Food Allergies in Children
What Are the Signs & Symptoms of a Food Allergy? With a food allergy, the body reacts as though that particular food product is harmful. As a result, the body’s immune system (which fights infection and disease) creates antibodies to fight the...
by Marelie Steenekamp | Jun 5, 2019 | Colds, Flu & Fever
What Parents Need to Know about a Fever It can be frightening when your child wakes up in the middle of the night with a fever, but fever is actually an important part of the body’s immune system. It is almost always a sign that the body is responding to and fighting...
by Marelie Steenekamp | Apr 30, 2019 | General Health Tips
FLU VACCINATION – YES OR NO? The flu vaccine is a good idea for all families. It does not cause the flu and it helps keep kids and parents from getting sick. Getting the flu is worse than having a cold and can make a person sick for a week or more. Babies younger than...
by Marelie Steenekamp | Apr 2, 2019 | General Health Tips
Cold Remedies for Kids:What Helps & What to Avoid There’s no cure for the common cold. But what about cold remedies that claim to make your child feel better faster. Cold remedies are ubundantly available over the counter for the common cold, but are they...
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