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Children's clinic with a lung specialist in Accra. Book an appointment with us on 0500055803.

22/01/2026

Are you a lady who is warm and polite, highly organised, trustworthy, able to multitask independently, comfortable with smartphones and social media, and enjoys working with children and families? We are looking for you!

21/01/2026

To book an appointment, kindly send us a message via WhatsApp on 0500055803/0504627773

18/01/2026

To book an appointment, kindly send us a message via WhatsApp on 0500055803/0504627773

08/01/2026

Many parents make a common mistake when describing their child’s cough by using recurrent and persistent cough interchangeably, even though they mean very different things.

A persistent cough means the cough started and never went away, lasting for weeks or even months.
A recurrent cough means the cough comes, goes away completely, and then returns again after some time.

This distinction matters because the causes of persistent cough are different from the causes of recurrent cough. Using the correct term helps guide your doctor toward the right diagnosis for your child.

01/01/2026

Happy 2026!

This year, try natural remedies instead of cough syrups for your child’s common colds. A ginger-honey-lime mixture (honey only for children over one year old), light chicken soup, and fresh pineapple juice can effectively soothe your child's cough by keeping them hydrated and reducing inflammation naturally.

If the cough lasts more than 4 weeks, consult a doctor or WhatsApp us at 0500055803 / 0504627773.

30/12/2025

Some sleep positions can make a child’s cough worse.

When a child lies completely flat, mucus trickles to the back of the throat, irritating it and triggering repeated coughing. Sleeping on the tummy can also worsen coughing because it puts pressure on the lungs and makes breathing more difficult.

Elevating the head helps keep mucus from pooling in the throat. For babies and toddlers, this should be done by gently tilting the mattress at the head end.

For older children, a supportive pillow can keep the head raised throughout the night and reduce coughing.

29/12/2025

If your child has been coughing for more than four weeks, reflux may be the cause.

Reflux happens when stomach contents come back up instead of staying in the stomach, and in some children, this content can enter the lungs.

When this happens, it can cause ongoing cough and repeated chest infections that do not improve with usual cough treatments.

Children may be treated multiple times for pneumonia when the underlying issue is reflux.

28/12/2025

3 Emergency Remedies for 2 AM Coughing Fits

When a child has persistent coughing fits in the middle of the night, simple comfort measures can help.

Offering warm fluids such as warm water or tea can soothe the throat and calm the cough. Honey may help, but only for children over one year old.

Keeping the child upright by elevating the head with a pillow or holding them semi-upright can reduce post-nasal drip, which commonly triggers night coughing.

Sitting with the child in a steamy bathroom can also help ease coughing by loosening mucus and making breathing more comfortable.

27/12/2025

What your child does not need for runny nose.

When a child has a runny nose, many treatments parents reach for are unnecessary and sometimes harmful. Green or greenish mucus does not mean a child needs antibiotics. It simply shows that the immune system is fighting a virus.

Antihistamines are not helpful unless allergies have been confirmed and can dry the mucus, making it harder to clear. Blowing the nose forcefully can push mucus into the ears and increase the risk of ear infections.

The safe alternative for a runny nose is saline nasal drops, which thin the mucus naturally and help children breathe more freely.

26/12/2025

Why your child may be coughing at bedtime every night.

If your child coughs every night shortly after going to bed but does not cough during the day, house dust mites may be the cause.

This type of cough often starts within minutes of lying down and disappears by morning. House dust mites are microscopic organisms that live in pillows, mattresses, and bedding, where they trigger allergic coughing symptoms.

Managing this involves treating bedding properly, such as washing pillows, freezing them overnight, or using a boiled-then-cooled neem-leaf solution sprayed onto mattresses.

25/12/2025

Soaps & Bath Products to AVOID If Your Child Has Asthma.

Some bath products can trigger asthma symptoms in children.
Strongly scented soaps, antibacterial soaps, medicated soaps, and antiseptics added to bath water can irritate sensitive airways and trigger coughing or sneezing, especially during or shortly after bathing.

Safer options include mild, unscented soaps, as well as shea butter or cocoa butter–based products. If a child begins coughing or sneezing around bath time, switching to gentle, fragrance-free bath products is important.

24/12/2025

5 Ghanaian Superfoods for Your Child's Lung Health

Some local Ghanaian foods naturally support children’s lung health by supplying important nutrients.

Ginger and turmeric are known for helping keep airways open, while palm fruits are rich in vitamin A, which supports healthy lung tissue.

Okra provides antioxidants and vitamin C that help the body fight respiratory infections.

Kontomire, a dark green leafy vegetable, contains chlorophyll and is beneficial for lung health when included in meals.

Address

1 Akwei-Bu Link, Dansoman
Accra
00233

Telephone

+233500055803

Website

https://www.babychildandco.com/

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