Medicines Information

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...

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