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Acne – for Mums!
I was just going to write about acne in pregnancy but with 12% of all women continuing to have some form of acne up until 40 years + it seems...
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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...
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Which nasal sprays are best for babies and kids?
Stuffy, blocked or runny noses are unfortunately a feature in almost every household where young kids are around! It can be boggling to look at the pharmacy shelves when you...
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Should you give your baby calpol or nurofen before vaccinations?
This is a question that crops up time and time again - especially now since new guidance has been given with the introduction of the MenB Vaccine to the primary...
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How to treat a cough or cold when you’re pregnant!
Growing a baby and adapting to your changing body is hard enough when you are fit and healthy, so when a cough or cold strikes it can make you feel...
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A WonderBaba Review of Salt Therapy with Salins!
Why I wanted to review the Salin Plus Air Purifier (Salt Therapy device)! Salt therapy has been used for years in Eastern Europe and Russia where salt caverns are abundant....
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Which multivitamin is best during pregnancy?
There's a lot of debate over whether pregnancy vitamins are needed or not and I've taken some time to reflect over it as both a Pharmacist and mother, who...
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What should I do if I gave my child too much Calpol or Nurofen?
As a mum I have learnt the hard way how devastating exhaustion can be to your ability to think clearly. There have been many mornings where I have gone to...
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The confusing world of sun protection factor and ratings explained!
Choosing sun protection for your child can be a completely confusing and overwhelming experience! Lingo thrown at you about SPF, UVA, UVB, Star ratings etc from manufacturers of products on...
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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...
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