Dr Claudine DeMunterApr 12, 20192 minCroup: Diagnosis and treatment Croup (Laryngotracheobronchitis) is term used to describe the breathing sounds that children make when they have an upper airway...
GUESTMay 263 minContemporary Weaning - An Allergist's Perspective A common question asked of the Paediatrician is when to wean and onto which foods. Weaning is inevitable as exclusive breastfeeding will...
Dr Andy RafflesMay 263 minUpdate on Tics & Mannerisms - Why have they apparently increased during pandemic associated lockdownDo these headlines mean anything to you? We’ve seen so many girls suffering in lockdown’: the troubling rise of tics among teenage girls...
Dr Andy RafflesMay 265 minDevelopmental Dysplasia of the Hip (also called Congenital Hip Dislocation or Hip Dysplasia)Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a condition where the ‘ball and socket’ joint of the hip does not properly form in babies and...
Dr Andy RafflesApr 232 minIs it Safe To Give My Baby A Dummy?I am uncertain as to whether to use a dummy/pacifier/soother and have heard so much conflicting advice? Are they safe and when can I use...
Dr Andy RafflesApr 234 minAcute Middle Ear Infections in ChildrenWhat is it: The middle ear is a closed space behind the eardrum that is filled with air as it is ventilated by the Eustachian tube...
Dr Andy RafflesApr 235 minBullied or Bully?Bullying at school As we all start to re-engage with a more normal life, and our children return to school they will re-establish...
Dr Andy RafflesApr 233 minBullied or Bully (Part 2)Contacting the School about a Bullying Situation Understand School Policy - Read up on the school’s complaints procedure, and behavioural...
Dr Andy RafflesMar 263 minOh No! Not Another Vaccination Article!Current risks of vaccination are far outweighed by the risks of disinformation preventing children and young people from receiving timely...
Dr Claudine DeMunterMar 263 minPotty Training - When and How?Some toddlers are ready to come out of nappies during the day by 2 years of age, some may take a little longer and are ready by 3 ½ years...
GUESTMar 263 minTongue-Tie Tongue-tie occurs when tongue movement is restricted by the presence of a short, tight membrane (known as the lingual frenulum) that...
Dr Andy RafflesFeb 244 minPrecocious Puberty (Early Puberty)This is a relatively common condition seen in our children and young people’s clinics when puberty starts in one way or another 2-3 years...
Dr Claudine DeMunterFeb 242 minVomiting & Dehydration, Risks & How To Avoid ThemChildren can vomit at all ages. Vomiting is a non-specific sign and has many different causes. When dealing with a vomiting baby or...
GUESTFeb 243 minBreastfeeding - Why Is It Important?Mothers are encouraged to breastfeed wherever possible, however, some may decide against this whether out of necessity (e.g. suboptimal...
Dr Andy RafflesJan 207 minBaby and Child Care in an Era of PandemicWe are living in, and through, a very challenging and unprecedented time, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has had a great...
Dr Andy RafflesJan 203 minPuberty Disorders (Part 2)In this article, part of our series on common problems in puberty we are looking at some of the more frequently encountered timing...
Dr Andy RafflesJan 209 minHead Lice & NitsAlthough head lice are common problems in children, and adults, currently, with social distancing there appear to be fewer infestations,...
Dr Andy RafflesNov 18, 20202 minHiccups Your Child May Get Hiccups, But What Is That Strange Noise And Why Does It Happen? Hiccups happen when your diaphragm involuntarily...
Dr Andy RafflesNov 18, 20204 minPuberty & Other Issues In The Teenage Years! We will be providing an occasional series of articles on “The teenage Years” which strictly speaking is a prolonged period of transition...
Dr Nitin Shastri, Consultant PaediatricianNov 18, 20202 minWhat Is Croup & Who Is Most at Risk?Croup is most commonly the result of an infectious respiratory illness. It causes a change in breathing causing a brassy, barking cough. ...
Dr Inyang TakonOct 14, 20203 minToe-walking in Children - When Should Parents be Concerned?Toe-walking in young children is common and can sometimes be seen when children are learning to walk. In most children, this resolves by...
Dr Andy RafflesOct 14, 20202 minBreath Holding in ChildrenAbout 20% of babies and young children have a habit of breath-holding at some time between the ages of 6 months to 4 years, although the...
