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Easy tips for healthy lunchboxes for kids return to school!

Lunchboxes - Keeping the pressure off and the nutrition in! Here I discuss easy tips for healthy lunchboxes for the kids return to school! The biggest relief I had was...

Movicol Paediatric – A WonderBaba Guide!

This article is intended to support parents of children who have been prescribed Movicol Paediatric. This medicine is only available with a prescription, so your child would need a consultation...

Vitamin D and Covid-19! Should you be taking a supplement?

Vitamin D has long been promoted for its use in supporting healthy bones and teeth through its regulations of the bodies calcium and phosphate levels. For years we have been...

What do I need to have in my medicine cabinet?

About once every six months, when the notion takes me, I pull everything out of my medicines press to check what I have left and to remove any out of...

When to stay home from school or childcare during Covid-19

Back to school is always a busy and exciting time yet sometimes a tad stressful! I think it's fair to say that 2020 is certainly upping the ante! As a...

Children and Anxiety -Returning to Creche or School midst Covid 19

As our children return to playgrounds, social visits, sports, summer camps and eventually creche and school settings many new questions or difficulties may arise, and we serve our children best...

Kids and the Coronavirus

Ever since the first case of 'covid 19' was confirmed in Ireland on the 29th February 2020 by the Chief Medical Officer for the Department of Health, Dr Tony Holohan,...

Bronchiolitis – the best ways to beat it!

The bronchioles are small little airways in your baby's lungs. The lungs are vital in delivering the right amount of oxygen to your baby's blood steam allowing healthy bodily function...

WonderBaba Review of Snufflebabe Vapour Bath Bubbles!

I was very excited to see this product on my pharmacy shelves in Milltown totalhealth Pharmacy in Dublin 6! I was even more excited to see that it is dermatologically...

Is Head and Shoulders Shampoo good in the bath for chicken pox?!

Well this is a random one! My three kids have gone through chicken pox over the last few years with my three year old boy being the most recent. I...

A Sun Care Guide for Babies and Children!

It is that time of year again when we need to consider how best to protect our little ones from the strong UV rays. Sometimes we associate sun cream and...

WonderBaba Review of the Lanaform Charly Humidifier!

THE LANAFORM CHARLY AIR HUMIDIFIER! So this is just the cutest looking medical device I’ve ever seen! With the Vick Humidifier unavailable at the moment I wanted to find an...

WonderBaba Review of Mustela Stelatopia Skin Soothing Pyjamas!

Growing up with eczema in the 1980's was tricky. I remember my mother describing the way my skin would flake all around me when she lifted off my vest at...

Inhaler Technique Tips and Advice :)

An inhaler is a medical device which helps to deliver a measured dose of medication to the lungs of the person using it. Inhaler technique is just the term used...

Flu Update 24th January 2019!

There's good news and bad news I suppose regarding flu levels this week! Firstly on the positive front the overall flu rates declined, but on the bad news front, levels...

Flu Update 11th January 2019!

There's a lot of talk in the media at the moment about flu and it is little wonder why! Flu rates increased in all age groups this week. According to...

Who should get the flu vaccine?

Should you or your child get the flu vaccine? Anyone who is in an 'at risk' group should get the vaccine. Moreover every adult whether at risk or not should...

What do I do if my child has a cold sore?

What is a cold sore? Cold sores are small blisters which can appear anywhere on or around the lips and less commonly on your child's nose or cheek. It is...

The Vick Warm Mist Humidifer – A True Wonder Product!

In my opinion there is just nothing more effective than steam for alleviating congestion and relieving coughs. Sometimes the natural cures are the best and obviously if we can avoid...

A WonderBaba Back to School Health Checklist!

Failing to prepare is preparing to fail as I was once told! Ok so obviously you don't need to prepare for every worst case scenario but it is a good...

What exactly is Molluscum Contagiosum and how do I treat it?!

Molluscum contagiosum is one of those common conditions that affects kids that no one seems to know about! The reality is that 1.2-1.4% of kids under 14 will suffer from...

A WonderBaba Guide to Heartburn in Pregnancy!

A topic I've had plenty of experience with- as if expectant mums don't have enough to contend with! Heartburn is the name given to the feeling of burning in your chest...

Flu update Week 5 2018

Week 5 2018 ended on 4/2/18 With 339 people reported as hospitalised this week as a result of flu and 7 outbreaks confirmed influenza is still considered to be...

Amber Beads – The Truth behind the Phenomenon!

Firstly a little background to explain why a parent may choose to put an amber bracelet, necklace or anklet on their child. Baltic amber is said to contain various amounts...

Flu update & should your child get the flu vaccine?

With 400 people reported as hospitalised this week as a result of flu and 21 outbreaks confirmed influenza is unfortunately still a hot topic. For six weeks we have...

What’s a viral rash? Do I need to worry?

Often parents come into the Pharmacy to me to ask about their child's rash or to discuss a consultation they had with their GP about it. Parents often feel fobbed...

20% OFF EVERYTHING until 27/11/17! Details Below!

Hi WonderMamas and WonderDadas! I've gotten all caught up in the hype and am offering 20% off absolutely EVERYTHING online at www.milltownpharmacy.ie until Monday 27/11/17 as part of our Black...

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome – also known as Cot Death.

I think any mum sitting down to write an article on this topic would feel the same - the first sentence and I can hardly breathe. I can't possibly try...

Hyperemesis Gravidarum – support is here – Hyperemesis Ireland!

Hyperemesis is a crippling sickness of severe nausea and vomiting which effects less than 1% of pregnant women. It is different to regular 'morning sickness' which affects a large proportion...

A WonderBaba Guide to Impetigo

Impetigo is a very contagious bacterial skin condition which most commonly affects children up to four years of age (approx 3%) but also affects about 2% of children from five to...

WonderReview – Is Aveeno Baby Skincare Amazing?!

Just like every mum I’m always keen to try out new skin care products on my children’s skin in the hope it may offer them a little relief from dry...

The WonderBaba Cure for a Working Mammy’s Guilt!

Maternity leave comes to an end all to quick. Precious days spent getting to know this amazing little person who has just joined your family. It almost feels like they...

A WonderBaba Guide to Sleep!

If there was ever a hot topic in terms of parenting this has got to be it! Everyone warns you it will happen when your pregnant - but you don’t listen!...

A WonderBaba Guide to Cows Milk Protein Allergy and Milk Intolerance

What does it actually mean? Cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA) is an adverse immunological response to cow’s milk protein. Proteins found in cow's milk are normally broken down by digestive...

WonderReview – Prince Lionheart Slumber Bunny!

My little boy met the Prince Lionheart Slumber bunny over a month ago when he was about 7 months of age. His big sisters fell completely in love with him...

A WonderBaba Guide to Low Body Temperatures in Babies

According to the HSE a child's normal temperature would be between 36 and 36.8°C (96.8 and 98.24ºF). Anything above 38°C (100.4°F) can be classified as a fever. A low body temperature can...

Hand foot and mouth disease – the aftermath!

We had hand, foot and mouth disease in the house a while ago - fun times.... Not so much! Read my full hand, foot and mouth blog here -https://www.wonderbaba.ie/blog/hand-foot-and-mouth-disease-a-wonderbaba-guide/ I just...

The WonderBaba Guide to Potty Training!

***warning for the purposes of this lovely article urine will be referred to as pee and stools will be called poo. There's every argument for keeping it professional but then...

Croup – A WonderBaba Guide!

Croup is a scary and frightening condition which affects the upper airways. Inflammation of the larynx (also known as vocal cords), the trachea (known as the wind pipe) and the...

A WonderBaba Review – the greatest glove of all – The Gummee Glove!

The Gummee Glove is a multi award winning teething mitten which alleviates teething pain and discomfort by providing hygienic and textured surfaces for your baby to chew on. (more…)...

How to care for your baby’s nails!

A newborn baby's nails are extremely soft. They can be quite long when your baby is born and even though they are really soft they can still give your baby an...

AUGUST HAMPER WINNER!

WOW! Huge response to this amazing hamper which contains fabulous stock from La Roche Posay, Gosh cosmetics and more! Thanks so much to everyone for entering and WonderBaba have an...

Announcement! Winner of the Allermates Lunch Bag!

Thanks to everyone for reading the AllerMates review! This is a picture of the prize!! This is a picture of the prize!! And the winner is...... Sophie O'Brien! Congratulations!! Get...

Winner of the Slumber Bear Plus Competition!!

Thanks everyone who entered to win the WondeBaba competition to win a slumber bear plus! There can only be one winner but everyone else there is a special discount on...

A WonderBaba Guide to Teething!

Teething... some babies breeze through it barely noticing the arrival of their new teeth...some babies...well they feel every part of every tooth! In my experience if your baby feels it...

6000 likes competition winner!!!!

Huge thanks to everyone who liked shared and tagged! And the winner of this AMAZING hamper is...... Donna Byrne! You can collect the hamper at Milltown totalhealth Pharmacy or I...

A WonderBaba Guide to Dehydration

Dehydration in babies and children Dehydration occurs when your baby or child’s body is losing more liquid than it is taking in. This affects the levels of salts and sugars...

Baby Shoe Competition Winners!

And the winners of the WonderBaba baby shoe competition are...... Size 8 months - Emma Wims Size 12 months - Helen Donnellan Size 16 months - Gillian Synnott Size 18 months...

Morning Sickness – WonderBaba Tips

Morning Sickness Unfortunately vomiting and nausea, known as morning sickness, is very common during pregnancy. What’s more unfortunate is that it often lasts all day and night or comes in...

Reflux – A WonderBaba Guide!

Reflux is a term that is used a lot in relation to new born babies. It is often confused with colic and other digestive issues. This is primarily because it...

Hospital bag check list!

Expectant mums should consider getting their hospital bag together at about 34 weeks. I've compiled a list of useful items and I hope it's of some help! Space is so...

Colic

Colic... One of the most distressing experiences for both a newborn and their parents! It's a word that is often thrown around and used to describe the symptoms of...

Official WonderBaba Blog begins!

My name is Sheena Mitchell and I'm a pharmacist with my own business 'Milltown totalhealth Pharmacy' in Dublin 6. From working in the pharmacy I've realised that there are a...