Medicines Information

Are Calpol and Nurofen for Children Gluten Free?

A couple of years ago my daughter was diagnosed with coeliac disease. Whilst I acknowledge it's not the most devastating diagnosis your child can get, it certainly is a challenging...

Paracetamol and Pregnancy!

One of the most common questions I get asked in my pharmacy by expectant mums, is whether or not certain medications are safe for them to take. Paracetamol is commonly...

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...

How to wear a mask safely

There is lots of speculation about wearing masks during the Coronavirus pandemic. With many countries making mask wearing compulsory in public settings, lots of Irish people are starting to adopt...

Why you need to rinse your mouth after using a steroid inhaler!

Steroid inhalers are used to control respiratory ailment such as asthma or other inflammatory conditions. They work by reducing inflammation in the airways. This helps by alleviating wheeze and breathlessness....

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...

WonderBaba Mumps Update Feb 2020!

What is Mumps? Mumps is an acute viral infection. It is characterised by the painful swelling of the parotid glands, which are located in the side of the face under...

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...

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...

A WonderBaba Guide to Travel Sickness

Travel sickness describes sickness associated with motion which can also be referred to as seasickness (for boat trips), air sickness (planes) or car sickness depending on which mode of transport...

A WonderBaba Guide to the MMR Vaccination

The MMR vaccine is given at twelve months of age and again when your child is in junior infants at school. It is 95% effective at protecting against Measles, Mumps...

A WonderBaba Guide to the 6 in 1 vaccine given at 2,4, and 6 months of age!

This vaccine is given at two, four and six months and protects your child against six different diseases in one injection. Diphtheria – This can be a very serious bacterial...

Vitamin and Supplement Series – Vitamin A

What is it? Vitamin A is a busy vitamin - it helps your childs immune system to work effectively, it promotes good vision in dark or dim light, supports bone...

WonderBaba – The Ultimate Guide to Children’s Multivitamins!

We always get advertising material into the Pharmacy from all of the different multivitamin brands making great claims about the benefits of their own products. Even Pharmacists and Pharmacy staff...

WonderBaba Guide – Suppositories versus Oral Medicine?

Well this is an interesting one as there are a few different factors which need to be considered. For the purposes of this article I am speaking about the use...

Antihistamines – A WonderBaba Guide!

Here is a little guide with everything you need to know about antihistamines! Antihistamines are medicines that treat allergic conditions. They work by relieving symptoms rather than curing conditions. They...

Why cant I get Dentinox cradle cap shampoo?

***Update***27/4/18 - The new Information is in blue! Ok well this saga has been going on for a stupidly long time! However I think we finally have an answer...

Candida (thrush) infection of breasts – symptoms and treatment!

Nipple pain can occur in a breastfeeding mum for many reasons. Obtaining a correct diagnosis is critically important for a successful continued breastfeeding relationship. Breastfeeding is recommended exclusively for your...

A WonderBaba Guide to Asthma in Children!

Childhood Asthma Around 1 in 5 of Irish children are affected by asthma with boys being more likely to suffer than girls. Happily the odds get a bit better with age...

Chicken Pox -Vaccination Facts for Parents!

What is the vaccine? The Chicken Pox vaccine contains a laboratory weakened/altered amount of the Varicella virus which stimulates an immune response in the patients body so that they will...

WonderBaba Medication Record Chart

We all know how important it is to give your child the right medication, at the right time, at the right dose. I'm not writing this to give you a...

Updated Information on the Primary Immunisation Programme 2016!

Hi Mums and Dads of WonderBabas in Ireland! There have been some recent announcements about the immunisations which your child will be offered. It has been announced that the HSE...

A WonderBaba Guide to Childhood Vaccinations in Ireland!

All babies who are born on or after the 1st of October 2016 receive two 'new' vaccines as part of the programme. These were not included in the previous schedule....

A Guide to Insect Bites during Pregnancy, Repellents and the Zika Virus!

During pregnancy or whilst trying to conceive women should follow the same recommendations as all other travellers. If travelling to an area at risk of the Zika virus,...

Losec Mups – A WonderBaba Guide!

Losec mups are a prescription only medicine that are used to treat reflux in children. They work by reducing acid secretion in the stomach. This medication is not the only...

MenB Vaccine – Update!

This is now included in the current national childhood schedule. Babies born on or after the 1st October 2016 have been offered the vaccine as part of the standard childhood...

Should you be using olive or sunflower oil on your baby’s skin?

A trial of 115 newborn babies which was supported by the University of Manchester was published in the journal Acta Dermato-Venereologic. It has shown that whilst using olive or sunflower oil...

Trouble giving your baby medicine? Here are some Wonder Tips to make life easier!

Hopefully you won't need this particular article and your baby won't need to take medicine for any reason big or small but if you do you will be glad you...

Can I give Calpol and Nurofen together?

Without any shadow of doubt the most common question I am asked is whether Calpol and Nurofen can be taken together. To explain the answer fully it is important to...

Tuberculosis and the BCG – A Parent’s Guide!

Tuberculosis and the BCG – A Parent’s Guide! Tuberculosis is a serious but curable condition which is spread by tiny water droplets passing from one person to another usually by...

The WonderBaba Guide to giving your baby or child antibiotics.

The Do’s and Don’ts of giving your baby/child antibiotics This blog will not debate the pros and cons of the use of antibiotics – It is more about how to...