Tag: infection

There is lots of speculation about wearing masks during the Coronavirus pandemic. With many countries making mask wearing compulsory in […]

Cough’s – What causes them and how to treat them! A cough is a bodies reflex to clear its airways […]

There is a bacteria called Clostridium difficile which can infect the bowel and cause symptoms of diarrhoea, fever, nausea, loss […]

Meningitis describes an infection of the meninges.  The meninges are the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.  The […]

Sore Throats in Babies and Children  Unfortunately sore throats are quite common, especially in children, and can occur for several […]

  When your baby is in the womb they rely on the umbilical cord to allow the passage of nutrients […]

There is nothing worse than trying to explain to a child that they can’t go swimming  or mess too much […]

Slapped cheek is a viral illness which is also known as fifth disease or erythema infectiosum and is caused by […]

Ringworm is also known as tinea corporis. Surprisingly it has absolutely nothing to do with worms at all, despite its […]

Every now and again I am humbled by the strength and power of parents that I come across. I was lucky enough […]

Head lice – it’s one of those things that lingers in the back of your mind as a new parent…everyone […]

A newborn baby’s nails are extremely soft.  They can be quite long when your baby is born and even though […]

Eczema and Dermatitis – A parent’s complete guide. What is it and who does it affect? These two terms are […]

Diarrhoea – A WonderBaba Guide for Parents   What it is and what causes it? Diarrhoea is classed as the […]

Ear infections in children An ear infection is inflammation of the middle section of the ear which can be caused […]