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lactose intolerance if your child is lactose intolerant there are certain signs to watch for. avoiding dairy products can be difficult a child who is lactose intolerant cannot produce the amount of...

rheumatoid arthritis (juvenile) understanding how arthritis impacts on your child's life and how it can be treated juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (jra) is an autoimmune disorder that causes pain...

...child to be proud of their body. then there are parents that believe nudity to be a problem, worrying that it will instil sexual awareness too early. then again, you might prefer to bring up your...

iron-deficiency anaemia if your child is anaemic then they suffer from a lack of iron and you will need to make changes to their diet to solve this children can become anaemic when the red blood cells...

intussusception (intestinal blockage) intestinal blockage is a life threatening condition and as a parent you must be aware of the signs to look for if you suspect your child has it intussusception...

...child. if you notice a bite or sting on your toddler, but you did not see what caused it, you should treat it as you would a minor bite or sting. naturally, if your toddler is in severe pain or having...

ingrown toenail how to prevent ingrown toenails and relieve your child’s pain when this happens toddlers can get ingrown toenails just like adults. and if you’ve ever had one, you know how...

indigestion or gas knowing the cause of indigestion can help you to prevent your child from suffering it indigestion and gas are normal and to be expected, but some children have a more difficult time...

impetigo how to recognize the symptoms of impetigo and seek treatment for your child impetigo is an infection caused by staph or strep bacteria entering the body through an opening in the skin, such...

biting it’s quite common that children bite each other and usually this is harmless. however, sometimes a child may show signs that the bite is more serious and there may be a risk of infection...

good nannies follow these guidelines when trying to choose the best nanny for your little one choosing the right nanny for your child is a very important decision and should not be taken lightly. it...

...child’s development, there are times when you’d rather they didn’t practice their new skill. instead of trying to stop your toddler from throwing everything, focus on giving your...

hives hives are common in children but luckily there are ways to provide your child with relief from itching. hives in a toddler can last for a few hours or a few days and are common but not...

...child is inguinal hernias. this type of hernia occurs in the genital area before birth and is more common in boys. in boys, the testicles start to develop in the abdomen and then move through the...

hepatitis how to spot if your child has symptoms of hepatitis the most common type of hepatitis in children is hepatitis a, or infectious hepatitis. this type of hepatitis is contracted though contact...

...children. if your toddler is playing outside and it is very hot, they may become dehydrated. if they remain dehydrated and the body temperature continues to rise, a heat stroke is a possibility. to...

...child is overheated and must be cooled down. remove or loosen your child’s clothing and try to get to some shade or in an air conditioned room. also, make you’re your child has plenty of...

...child has a “normal” heart murmur, do not panic. most children will have a murmur at one time or another. in most cases, a murmur is harmless, requires no treatment, and will eventually go...

hearing loss if you suspect that your child may have hearing problems, there are particular signs which you can look out for in children of different ages a hearing test is the only sure way to tell...

head lice choosing the best treatment for your child’s head lice there are many conflicting recommendations on how to get rid of head lice and some remedies work better than others. you must...