infant health

Six common symptoms of RSV as Children’s Health Ireland reports rise in cases among kids

After seeing an increase in children presenting to emergency departments with RSV, Children’s Health Ireland has issued advice. Most cases are mild and clear up within 2 to 3 weeks without treatment. However, RSV can make small infants very sick. Parents are advised to trust their instincts and to always contact their GP or come […]

After seeing an increase in children presenting to emergency departments with RSV, Children’s Health Ireland has issued advice. Most cases are mild and clear up within 2 to 3 weeks without treatment. However, RSV can make small infants very sick. Parents are advised to trust their instincts and to always contact their GP or come […]

2 years ago

Mum tells parents why you should always keep a stock of different medicines

Do you know what medicine is in your press? One mum recently took to social media to tell other parents why it’s so important to have different medicines stocked in your cupboard at all times. The mummy blogger shared a recent experience she had when her daughter suddenly became ill and how it made her […]

Do you know what medicine is in your press? One mum recently took to social media to tell other parents why it’s so important to have different medicines stocked in your cupboard at all times. The mummy blogger shared a recent experience she had when her daughter suddenly became ill and how it made her […]

7 years ago

This is why it’s absolutely crucial we keep kids away from cigarette smoke

Brought to you by HSE Quit. Our little tots are most precious to us, but smoking, even “third-hand” smoke (THS) is extremely harmful to them, perhaps even more so than we might realise. Third hand smoking refers to the sticky residue from tobacco that clings on to our home furnishings, the carpets our babas crawl […]

Brought to you by HSE Quit. Our little tots are most precious to us, but smoking, even “third-hand” smoke (THS) is extremely harmful to them, perhaps even more so than we might realise. Third hand smoking refers to the sticky residue from tobacco that clings on to our home furnishings, the carpets our babas crawl […]

8 years ago