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Croup (Laryngotracheobronchitis) is term used to describe the breathing sounds that children make when they have an upper airway...

Winter is a time for very cold weather, with crisp, cold days, and stunningly beautiful days with potentially lots of ice and snow, which...

One of the most important jobs you have as a parent or grandparent is keeping your child safe when your child is a passenger in a...

Helping families find their way to a healthier lifestyle A healthy lifestyle is essential in childhood to support growth and development...

It is always worrying for parents when your child complains of pain, swelling, or a lump in the testicle. The good news is when caught...

Torticollis is simply the tilting of the head to one side caused by contraction of the neck muscles and in babies and children, this is...

Infants (0-1 year old) Developmental Milestones What happens – or doesn’t happen – to children in the earliest years of their lives is...

Eight out of 10 GPs believe patients are not sufficiently prepared for minor incidents and illnesses. Lack of preparedness for even minor...

New parents often assume that having a baby will be joyful and exciting, and for many, it will be. However, it’s also common to feel...

Warm sunny days are fun for children and adults alike, but it is important to do so safely. During this time of the year, we are often...

A common question asked of the Paediatrician is when to wean and onto which foods. Weaning is inevitable as exclusive breastfeeding will...

Do these headlines mean anything to you? We’ve seen so many girls suffering in lockdown’: the troubling rise of tics among teenage girls...

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...

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...

What 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...

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...

Contacting the School about a Bullying Situation Understand School Policy - Read up on the school’s complaints procedure, and behavioural...

Current risks of vaccination are far outweighed by the risks of disinformation preventing children and young people from receiving timely...

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...

Tongue-tie occurs when tongue movement is restricted by the presence of a short, tight membrane (known as the lingual frenulum) that...

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...

Children can vomit at all ages. Vomiting is a non-specific sign and has many different causes. When dealing with a vomiting baby or...

Mothers are encouraged to breastfeed wherever possible, however, some may decide against this whether out of necessity (e.g. suboptimal...

We are living in, and through, a very challenging and unprecedented time, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has had a great...

In this article, part of our series on common problems in puberty we are looking at some of the more frequently encountered timing...

Although head lice are common problems in children, and adults, currently, with social distancing there appear to be fewer infestations,...

Your Child May Get Hiccups, But What Is That Strange Noise And Why Does It Happen? Hiccups happen when your diaphragm involuntarily...

We will be providing an occasional series of articles on “The teenage Years” which strictly speaking is a prolonged period of transition...

Croup is most commonly the result of an infectious respiratory illness. It causes a change in breathing causing a brassy, barking cough. ...

Toe-walking in young children is common and can sometimes be seen when children are learning to walk. In most children, this resolves by...

About 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...

As the 2020/21 influenza season is likely to collide with the currently observed nationwide surge in COVID-19 transmission,...

Passing out or fainting (also known by the medical term, syncope) is common among young people, especially teenagers. As many as 1 in 4...

Right now, there is a major focus on schools, not least because pupils in Scotland have returned to full time education. The situation...

What is Lyme Disease? Lyme disease is an infection caused by an infected tick bite and whilst less common in the UK, we have seen an...

This article is being written towards the end of a prolonged period of social isolation for most of our families, and although this was...

The majority of bites and stings in children are not serious and are self-limiting, resolving after a few hours or days without the need...

What is a nosebleed? A nosebleed is bleeding from the delicate nasal membranes inside the nose, caused by broken blood vessels. The...

Visiting the doctor can be fun trip out, most doctors consulting rooms and waiting areas are child friendly with toys and book and...