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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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!...
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...
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...
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...
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...
***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 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...
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…)...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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... 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...
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...