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[28 Feb 2009 | No Comment | 208 views]
Is my baby lactose intolerant?

Some babies suffer from milk intolerance. This is an intolerance to either the protein part of the milk or more commonly the lactose (lactose intolerance).
Some babies are allergic to cow’s milk. This means that they cannot have any milk or products containing milk. The more common problem is for babies to be intolerant of milk. If merely intolerant, rather than allergic, then baby may still be able to have some cow’s milk. Your doctor can diagnose whether your baby is allergic or lactose intolerant.
Symptoms of Lactose Intolerance
The possible symptoms to …

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How can I deal with teething?

Teething can be agony both for baby and for the parents. In addition to gum pain babies can often also get red cheeks, coughs and colds, disturbed sleep, tantrums, nappy rash and a temperature. It can sometimes be worse when back teeth are coming through.
There are many over the counter medicines which can help but for parents who don’t want to give their child medicine or need a little extra help these tips may provide some relief:
Peel a carrot straight from the fridge and give it to baby to chew …

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[28 Feb 2009 | No Comment | 126 views]
Should I vaccinate my child against Chicken Pox?

Chicken Pox is a childhood illnesses which is fleetingly unpleasant but rarely damaging in the long term. It can however result in more serious problems if contracted as an adult.
With everyone offering a different opinion it can be difficult to decide what to do. So what are the choices and what do you need to know to empower you to make that choice?
Chicken Pox is a highly contagious and most common in children. It is caused by the varicella virus. The main symptoms are itchy, blister like spots and flu …