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Chilblains in Children: What parents need to know

Did your child come in from the cold with red, itchy, or purple swellings on their…
Blood in your baby’s poo – should you worry?

My baby is thriving but has blood in their poo – should I be worried? The…
Eczema and Food Allergy Concerns – A Guide for Parents

Key Messages Your child’s eczema is most likely not driven by food allergies. Restricting certain foods…
Breast enlargement in babies and children – should you be worried?

Breast enlargement in babies and children is not that uncommon and usually do not need investigation.…
worried your baby might be Constipated? what you need to know

introduction Paediatricians often answer questions from parents about their baby’s bowel movements, including “why won’t my…
Should I Let My Child Play in the Dirt? Exploring the Link between Microbial Exposure, allergies and asthma

KEY MESSAGE Microbial exposure, including farm contacts and playing in the dirt has been shown to…
Skin prick testing for triggers in asthma

Skin prick testing is a useful tool in identifying asthma triggers. However, false positive results can…
Video investigation – food sensitivity tests: science or scam?

It is been disheartening to learn from my patients that there are ongoing issues with ‘food…
Private food allergy and intolerance tests – beware of being scammed

Key message There is no standalone test that can be used in isolation to accurately diagnose…
Nappy rash and cradle cap and your baby – what you need to know

Nappy rash and cradle cap are common in babies but can cause distress to both baby…