Dr Andy RafflesNov 6, 20192 minToddlers - To Sleep or Not To SleepDo Toddlers Sleep? The good news is that once asleep, most toddlers sleep through most but not all nights, without waking mum, dad or...
Dr Andy RafflesOct 10, 20193 minMy head hurts! - headaches explainedHeadaches in children are common and usually aren't serious. Similar to adults, children can develop different types of headaches,...
Dr Anne WrightSep 5, 20192 minBedwetting For a child and their parents, gaining control over their bladder and bowel is a key developmental milestone like learning to walk and...
Dr Andy RafflesAug 7, 20194 minBelly Button (Umbilicus) WorriesWhat exactly is the belly button? During pregnancy the placenta and developing baby are connected to each other by the umbilical cord. ...
Dr Andy RafflesAug 7, 20192 minClosure of the Fontanelle (soft spot on the skull) The soft spot or fontanelle is another example of the amazing design of the human body. At birth there are several fontanelles or soft...
Dr Inyang TakonJul 17, 20192 minTic Disorders and Tourette Syndrome in ChildrenTic disorders are fairly common in children. Tics are involuntary movements which wax and wane. Tics tend to start in early life and can...
Dr Claudine DeMunterJul 17, 20192 minBlocked Tear (nasolacrimal) Ducts in InfantsMany 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...
Dr Andy RafflesJun 4, 20195 minSummer Health & Travel with Babies & Young Children Travelling, whether to a package holiday in Spain, or backpacking in North Africa has a new dimension when you take a young baby with...
Dr Andy RafflesJun 4, 20196 minChickenpox - the low down!Chickenpox (varicella) is a common, childhood infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It’s most common in children and is...
Dr Ian HayMay 1, 20194 minDiarrhoea & Vomiting in ChildrenIt can be very concerning to see your baby or child having bouts of diarrhoea and vomiting. This helpful information aims to explain...
Dr Andy RafflesApr 23, 20193 minSleep Disturbance Q&AQ) My 5 year old daughter is having consistent sleep problems and we are so tired! You'd have thought we'd have been used to the tired...
Dr Andy RafflesApr 23, 20192 minUrinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in ChildrenUrinary tract infections are seen quite commonly in children more so in girls than boys. They can present as bladder infections...
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...
Dr Andy RafflesOct 17, 20213 minWinter Health Tips For Your Child In NurseryWinter is a time for very cold weather, with crisp, cold days, and stunningly beautiful days with potentially lots of ice and snow, which...
Dr Andy RafflesOct 17, 20214 minCar Seats and Information For FamiliesOne 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...
Dr Julie LaniganOct 17, 20214 minThe Importance Of Healthy Eating In Childhood To Avoid ObesityHelping families find their way to a healthier lifestyle A healthy lifestyle is essential in childhood to support growth and development...
Dr Andy RafflesAug 21, 20213 minScrotal and Testicular Pain in ChildhoodIt is always worrying for parents when your child complains of pain, swelling, or a lump in the testicle. The good news is when caught...
Dr Andy RafflesAug 21, 20213 minMy child/baby has been diagnosed with Torticollis or Wry Neck – what does it mean?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...
Dr Andy RafflesAug 21, 20214 minTips for Healthy Child Development Infants (0-1 year old) Developmental Milestones What happens – or doesn’t happen – to children in the earliest years of their lives is...
Dr Andy RafflesJun 25, 20212 minMedicine Cabinet for Children, an essential for travel (and home)Eight out of 10 GPs believe patients are not sufficiently prepared for minor incidents and illnesses. Lack of preparedness for even minor...
Dr Lucinda GreenJun 25, 20214 minSpotlight on Postnatal DepressionNew 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...
Dr Bisola LagudaJun 25, 20215 minProtecting Your Child’s Skin In The SunWarm 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...
GUESTMay 26, 20213 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 26, 20213 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 26, 20215 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 23, 20212 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 23, 20214 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 23, 20215 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 23, 20213 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 26, 20213 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 26, 20213 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 26, 20213 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 24, 20214 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 24, 20212 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 24, 20213 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 20, 20217 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 20, 20213 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 20, 20219 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...