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Parents warned not to self-diagnose children’s food allergies
By Kimberley Smith on 10/08/2010 13:49:36
Massive increase in children’s allergic reactions to food but misdiagnosis also on the rise
that around 6% had a food allergy.Though the NICE report did suggest self-diagnosis was a factor, there is a genuine increase in allergic reactions to foods such as cow’s milk, dairy and eggs.“This increase has been reported as evidence of over-anxious parents
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Common food allergies in babies and children
By Laura Lee Davies on 06/11/2006 11:42:36
There are many more food intolerances that full-on allergies, but happily, even these are usually grown out of by the age of five. What should you look for, and what should you avoid?
Although no-one knows exactly why our children now seem to suffer more food intolerance (including full-blown allergic reactions) of food than 30 years ago, many argue that one of the biggest reasons for the increase is that we are simply more aware
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Babies, children and bee stings
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/07/2007 01:34:50
The sun is out and you're probably outdoors more - what do you need to know about bee and wasp stings?
. If you squeeze on the stinger, the danger is that you will cause more poison to ooze out into the wound before you get it out.Allergic reactionsIf you already know your child is allergic to stings and bites, you will no doubt have a pre-prepared treatment
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Allergies and your baby
By Laura Lee Davies on 16/09/2008 02:07:00
What should you look out for and what are the most likely allergies?
Whilst those parents with serious (potentially life-threatening) allergies may well already be on their guard for allergies in their babies, there are a few starter points to look out for.Signs of allergic reactionThe most likely allergic reactions
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Milk intolerance in breastfed babies
By Laura Lee Davies on 30/07/2009 00:39:42
Lactose intolerance can mean your baby reacts badly to formula or breast milk. How to spot it and what to do.
be having this reaction to any milk, contact your doctor, who can organise for tests to be done on your baby's bowel movements.When your baby is allergic to milkIt can be possible to have an allergic reaction to milk even though formula is specially made
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Babies: Colds, allergies and asthma
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/05/2007 01:03:09
New research suggests that babies who have lower respiratory viral infections in their first year may be more likely to develop asthma.
Scientists at the Imperial College in London, working with an Australian university, have found that babies who experience what is termed a 'lower respiratory viral infection' like a cold, or who have an allergic sensitivity, are more likely to go
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Fake tan lotion and sun beds in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 24/05/2006 01:19:48
Cut out the sun beds and watch for skin reactions to tanning lotions in pregnancy.
.However, whilst fake tan is a far better way of getting colour than sitting roasting yourself in the sun, pregnancy hormones can make your skin more sensitive and you might get an allergic reaction to fake tan even if you don't normally.Medical advice suggests you
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Review: Eating Well When You're Expecting
By Sarah Lawson on 29/06/2006 10:40:00
From the 'What to Expect...' team, this is a great reference and recipe book that answers your questions about pregnancy eating.
, allergic reactions and simple pregnancy aversions.OrganisationThe book is broken into parts on eating well - what food is safe to eat, how it's safe to store and cook it, what things to avoid and so on - and cooking well - including useful recipes, and tips
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Safe natural hair dyes for pregnancy
By Sarah Lawson on 04/06/2008 03:35:23
In pregnancy, it's good to be wary of chemicals in hair treatments, but we like Naturtint's natural colouring solution.
that it does not contain the four most common chemicals found in regular hair dyes: Paraphenylenediamine, Ammonia, Resorcinol and Peroxide. Between them, these chemical ingredients cause skin irritation, allergic reaction, and breathing-related problems. Even
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Review your baby carrier or sling!
By ThinkBaby on 28/03/2007 14:14:42
This month we've got 4 miamoo 'spoil me silly' gift boxes to give away - to be in with a chance of winning simply submit a review of your baby carrier or sling!
to allergic reactions to mainstream baby products.Available at Daisy and Tom stores nationwide plus from www.miamoo.co.ukYour chance to win!We have four ‘spoil me silly’ gift boxes from miamoo (worth £90 each) to giveaway. Each box contains all seven miamoo
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