Health Features

Green nappies

The Real Nappy project wants the NHS to promote the use of cotton nappie

Green parenting

Tips on how to be an environmentally friendly parent

Hearing test

What is looked for in your child’s hearing tes

Hearing things

New hearing tests for babies - ways to diagnose and help children with a hearing proble

Help for new mums: how to delegate

How to ask for help when you have a new baby

Honey – safe for babies?

Is honey safe for babies

How to identify allergic reaction

Allergic reactio: Introducing foods to baby, causes and indications of allergie

Is my baby really ill?

12 signs and symptoms to help you decide if you need to call the docto

Is talcum powder safe?

Talcom powder risk

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