Sickness
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Looking After A Child With RSV At Home
Those three letters you've probably heard over and over again this winter. R. S. V. RSV is one of the most common winter illnesses, especially in our little ones. Although you may have seen or heard some devastating RSV stories...
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How To Keep Your Newborn Safe When You Have A Cold Sore: A Guide For Mamas
I'm currently writing this day 6 in my postpartum newborn bubble, but alongside this beautiful moment, I currently have 7 cold sores 😱 Here's how I'm keeping my newborn safe during this time. Cold sores are caused by the...
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Getting Healthcare for your Child Quickly
Parents, when your little ones are sick and you aren't sure where to go for support it is so helpful to be aware of the resources that are available to you. These resources are especially useful if your little one...
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In loving memory of Archie
Archie's Strep A story. We arrived at the emergency department at 9.30 am on Sunday. At the triage desk, I told them Archie had been intermittently fevering for the last 48 hours, fluid intake and urine output had gradually reduced...
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Wolf's Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
My little guy, Wolf, 3.5 years, has just had surgery to remove his tonsils and adenoids, and I wanted to share with you all the journey to diagnosis, surgery and recovery. I hope it helps! Signs we saw that prompted...
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Is My Baby Too Sick for Daycare?
Is My Baby Too Sick for Daycare? Little ones get sick; it's just a fact. Sometimes it can feel like they're sick constantly, and in that first year of daycare, they probably are. But with little ones being sick comes...