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Anti-allergenic bedding from Allersafe
By Monica Stylli on 28/06/2007 01:39:05
Help protect your baby from allergies with this specially designed bedding.
It is predicted that by 2010 1 in 3 children will suffer from an allergy. Bedding is thought to be one of the main causes for the rise in allergy sufferers as it harbours allergens such as dust mites. These live in mattresses, mattress covers
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Low-fat yoghurt in pregnancy could be bad for your baby
By Kimberley Smith on 19/09/2011 13:47:40
More chance of asthma and allergies for your child if you choose the low-fat option in pregnancy
options appear to increase the chances of your baby suffering from asthma and allergies.In a study by Harvard School of Public Health, 60,000 mums were polled about their eating habits during pregnancy. The study found that children born to mums who
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Dairy-free treats from NOMOO
By Laura Lee Davies on 31/01/2008 01:02:26
If you or your child either has an allergy to or dislikes dairy, now you can enjoy nutritious treats with NOMOO
Many parents worry about allergies in babies. A cow's milk allergy can be a worry, unpleasant and also hard work to live with.It's not surprising then, that a new line of dairy-free mealtime treats from NOMOO has been so warmly welcomed.NOMOO relief
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Childhood asthma linked to paracetamol for babies
By Kimberley Smith on 30/11/2010 14:07:23
Asthma and allergies three times more likely for children who are given infant paracetamol
Infant paracetamol has been linked to an increased risk of asthma and allergies by a study in New Zealand. Researchers have found that babies who were given infant paracetamol, such as Calpol, were twice as likely to develop asthma as those who
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Is your baby allergic to bread?
By Cheryl Freedman on 14/03/2011 23:12:39
If your toddler has a wheat allergy, then standard toast, crackers and biscuits are all off-limits, but fortunately, these days, there are alternatives
Bread is a staple of the great British diet – but if your baby develops an allergy to wheat it's just one of many things he won't be able to eat. Others include cakes, biscuits, crackers, pasta, some breakfast cereals, Bulghur wheat and breaded meat
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How to cope when your baby can't drink milk
By Cheryl Freedman on 06/03/2011 17:47:06
We think of cow's milk as a staple of babies' diets, but luckily there are ways to manage if your little one has a dairy allergy
, most babies grow out of dairy allergies by the time they are two or three.Curds and whey: dairy allergy triggersDairy allergies have a wide variety of symptoms that may include hives, eczema, diarrhoea, skin rashes and wheezing. In a very few cases
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Baby skin and skincare
By Kimberley Smith on 20/09/2010 16:38:35
Caring for your baby's delicate skin - dealing with rashes, allergies, spots, marks, eczema, dry skin, cradle cap and itchy winter skin
and for the days he doesn't need a bath, read our guide to topping and tailing to help you keep him smoothe and supple.Common baby skin complaintsRashesAllergiesEczemaThrushNappy RashCradle CapYou may find that as winter draws in and the central heating goes on
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Does my baby have a food intolerance?
By Cheryl Freedman on 24/02/2011 14:54:43
How can you tell whether your baby has a food intolerance or a more serious allergy? Read our guide to spotting the crucial differences
Worried that your little one is adversely reacting to something he's eaten? Then you're not alone. The latest figures show that food allergies and intolerances are becoming more and more common in children - though experts still aren't exactly sure
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Hayfever in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 12/05/2010 01:42:23
The hayfever season starts in the spring. So what are the alternatives to medication, if the pollen gets to you?
advise against using their allergy-relieving medications if you are pregnant (or indeed if you are breastfeeding). Thus it is useful to find other ways to lessen the threat of being affected in more natural ways, where you can.When and where is hay fever
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Foods to avoid in pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 25/01/2008 01:31:39
Several foods you usually enjoy without problems might be off the menu now you're pregnant, here's what you need to avoid - and why
a serious peanut allergy it’s best to avoid these during pregnancy Liver and liver products – are high in vitamin A, which you need to be careful not to get too much of during pregnancy as in high levels it can harm your babyShark, marlin
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