Medicines Information

The importance of giving medicines to the side of the mouth in babies!

No one wants to have to give their baby medicines but unfortunately most parents come across a time when there is little choice. This could be for something as simple...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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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