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🧁🍪 MYTH vs FACT🎄 Just after Christmas, I know everyone enjoyed the celebrations — and probably ate lots of cookies!But d...
26/12/2025

🧁🍪 MYTH vs FACT

🎄 Just after Christmas, I know everyone enjoyed the celebrations — and probably ate lots of cookies!
But do biscuits/cookies cause sore throat?

❌ MYTH
Biscuits cause throat infection / tonsillitis

✅ FACT
Biscuits do NOT cause sore throat
👉 Most sore throats are viral

⚠️ BUT…
Eating too many biscuits may irritate the throat if:
• The throat is already inflamed
• Not drinking enough water
• High sugar intake
• Acid reflux tendency

💡 Parent tips:
✔ Drink water after biscuits
✔ Avoid biscuits when your child already has a sore throat
✔ Moderation is key

📌 Biscuits don’t cause sore throat — but they can make it feel worse.


🩸 Iron-Rich Foods for Growing Kids 🧒👶Iron helps children grow, stay energetic & support brain development.🥩 Best iron so...
23/12/2025

🩸 Iron-Rich Foods for Growing Kids 🧒👶

Iron helps children grow, stay energetic & support brain development.

🥩 Best iron sources
• Red meat, chicken, fish
• Egg yolk
• Beans, lentils, tofu
• Spinach, broccoli
• Iron-fortified cereals

🍊 Boost absorption
👉 Pair iron foods with vitamin C (orange, kiwi, berries, tomato)

🚫 Avoid together
Milk, tea & excess juice can reduce iron absorption
(Keep milk 1–2 hours away from iron-rich meals)

⚠️ Watch out for signs
Pale, tired, poor appetite → check with your doctor

👩‍⚕️ Healthy food first, supplements only if needed.




30/11/2025

I totally understand your worry — many parents ask the same thing.
But don’t worry, once the cream is rubbed in properly, only a tiny layer remains on the skin.
If your baby licks a small trace, it’s usually not harmful.

To keep things extra safe:

• Let the cream absorb for 1–2 minutes.
• Put on mittens or distract your baby with a toy.
• If applying on the face, you can even do it while they’re asleep to reduce rubbing/licking.

Only if a baby eats a large amount directly from the tube — that’s when you need to seek help.
But licking a bit from the skin after applying is generally safe.

25/11/2025

Not every mood swing is “just teenage drama.”
Some are silent cries for help.
If you’re a parent, don’t scroll — listen to this 1-minute message. It could change everything. 💛

🌱 Can I replace my baby or toddler’s milk with almond milk?❌ No. Almond milk is too low in protein, calories and healthy...
18/11/2025

🌱 Can I replace my baby or toddler’s milk with almond milk?
❌ No. Almond milk is too low in protein, calories and healthy fats, and missing key nutrients like B12, iodine and iron. It’s not suitable as the main milk for babies or toddlers.

👶 Babies: Strictly breastmilk or formula only.
🧸 Toddlers (1–3 yrs): Almond milk can lead to poor growth if used as the only milk.
✔️ OK as an extra drink for older kids (>3–5 yrs) who eat well.
For cow’s milk allergy, fortified soy milk is a better alternative.

💡 “Almond milk is healthy for adults — but not enough for growing toddlers.”

🫁 Why Asthmatic Kids Should Avoid Cold Food, Cold Drinks & Ice Cream 🧊Cold foods don’t cause asthma — but they can trigg...
10/11/2025

🫁 Why Asthmatic Kids Should Avoid Cold Food, Cold Drinks & Ice Cream 🧊

Cold foods don’t cause asthma — but they can trigger coughing or wheezing in sensitive children.

When something cold touches the throat, it can make the airways tighten (a reflex called bronchoconstriction).
Cold temperatures can also increase mucus and irritate the airways, especially if your child already has a cough or blocked nose.

💡 Tips for Parents:
✅ Avoid icy drinks or cold desserts during coughing or asthma flare-ups
✅ Serve drinks at room temperature
✅ Save the ice cream for days when their asthma is well-controlled!

06/11/2025

🌿 Does Stomach Flu Mean No Milk at All?

👉 Not necessarily!
It depends on your child’s age, type of milk, and how severe the diarrhea is.

👶 Infants (7–10 days, your doctor may suggest temporary lactose-free formula (because the gut can become temporarily sensitive to lactose).

👧 Toddlers (1–3 years)
✅ Mild diarrhea — continue milk, smaller & frequent feeds.
⚠️ Moderate to severe diarrhea — switch to lactose-free or soy milk for 1–2 weeks.
🚫 Avoid sweetened/flavored milk — sugar can worsen diarrhea.

🧒 Older children (>3 years)
🥣 Usually can take milk once appetite returns.
😣 If bloating or diarrhea worsens after milk, pause for a few days and try yogurt, soy or lactose-free milk instead.
💧 Focus on hydration first (ORS, soups, water).

💡 Key takeaway:
Milk is not “forbidden” during stomach flu — but the gut may need a short rest from lactose if diarrhea is bad or long-lasting.
Reintroduce milk gradually once stools improve. 💕

04/11/2025

✨ Does Urticaria (Hives) Always Mean Allergy?

Not always! 🙅🏻‍♀️

Urticaria — those red, itchy, mosquito-bite–like spots — can look like allergy, but in children, it’s often caused by viral infections, not food or medicine.

💡 Common causes:
🌡️ Viral infections (most common in kids)
🍤 Allergic reactions (food, medication, insect bites)
☀️ Temperature changes — heat, cold or sweat
👕 Friction or pressure on skin
😣 Stress or tiredness

⛑️ Seek medical help immediately if:
➡️ The rash comes with swelling, vomiting, or breathing difficulty.

Otherwise, most hives are temporary and harmless, clearing up within a few days. 💕

🦠 “Flu” ≠ Influenza!The flu jab doesn’t stop the usual runny nose or sore throat from common cold viruses 🤧It protects y...
02/11/2025

🦠 “Flu” ≠ Influenza!
The flu jab doesn’t stop the usual runny nose or sore throat from common cold viruses 🤧
It protects you from influenza — a serious infection that can cause high fever, pneumonia, and even hospitalization, especially in young children and the elderly.

💉 Protect your family — get vaccinated every year!

30/10/2025

🌿 Does My Child’s Eczema Mean They Have Food Allergy?

Not always! 👶🏻✨

Children with eczema are more likely to have food allergies — but not every eczematic child does.

✅ Around 3–4 in 10 children with moderate to severe eczema have food allergies (like egg, milk, peanut, soy or wheat).
✅ For children with mild eczema, flare-ups are often triggered by dry skin, sweat, dust mites or harsh soaps, not food.
✅ In babies, certain foods may worsen eczema that already exists — but rarely cause it.

💡 Tip for parents:
Before cutting out foods, always talk to your child’s doctor. Unnecessary food restrictions can affect your child’s growth and nutrition.

26/10/2025

🎊 Year-end = celebration after celebration!
Children’s Day, Halloween, Christmas, New Year parties — fun, laughter, and… lots of germs going around! 🦠

As gatherings and school events pile up, more kids are getting runny noses, coughs, and fevers. But don’t worry — with a few simple habits, your child can still join the fun safely! 💕

Here’s how:
🧼 Keep hands clean: Teach your child to wash hands or use sanitizer before eating and after play.
😷 Stay home if unwell: Even a mild cough can spread quickly during parties.
🍰 Avoid food sharing: Cute, but risky — use separate utensils and cups.
💉 Stay protected: Keep vaccines up to date — especially flu, chickenpox, and other optional vaccines.
💧 Boost natural immunity: Plenty of rest, fruits, water, and balanced meals help your child stay strong.

Let’s make this festive season filled with joy — not germs! 🎅🎃🎁

22/10/2025

You’re not alone — and it doesn’t mean the vaccine failed!

The flu shot isn’t a magic shield, but it’s still one of the best protections your child can have 💉✨

Here’s why:
✅ Protection starts about 2 weeks after vaccination
✅ The vaccine may not cover every flu strain perfectly
✅ Even if your child gets the flu, illness is usually milder and shorter
✅ It helps prevent serious complications like pneumonia or hospitalisation

So yes — flu can still happen, but your child’s body is much better prepared to fight it off 💪

Let’s keep protecting our little ones every flu season 🧡

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