Dr Heyns Paediatrician

24/05/2018

Dr Charlotte Louise, a GP in the City Bowl and linked to the Christiaan Barnard Hospital has started to write insightful articles on the blog of www.drheyns.com. She is writing for the parents of our families and for general family health.

Her first article teaches about what should be included in your first aid bag. Have a look ......

What to pack in your first aid kid? By dr Charlotte-Louise Enslin It is wise to keep a first aid kit at home for those unpredictable emergencies. The content of the first aid kit will depend on your individual and family’s needs but here is a comprehensive list that can be altered accordingly. Alw...

11/04/2018

Your toddler is growing up and learning to use the toilet is the NEXT BIG STEP. This can be a daunting experience and parents are sometimes just a little insecure on how to go about bringing about this big change. Here is an article written by Ofra Sharp - giving some guidance on how to approach potty training.

Potty training (or rather: Toddler Learning to use the Toilet) Article written by Ofra Sharp. http://www.toddlerworkshop.co.za/ Children learn to use the toilet when they are ready, not when their parents are ready! Introduction: When a child is born the brain and the nervous system development are....

09/04/2018

It is amazing how even the littlest of humans also need comfort and love. And that something as simple as this can have such a far reaching effect.

Something as simple as a cuddle can have incredible health benefits

08/04/2018

Parenting is difficult. And one of the most important parts of parenting is disciplining our children with love. Here are a quick guide that might help to shed a bit of light on the topic.

Children are looking for boundaries and therefore are constantly testing them. This leads to lots of frustration, friction and increased stress levels in an already stressful home environment. Parents tend to give in, keeping some peace rather than creating boundaries, which is a short term solution...

23/03/2018

it is important to know that your baby's hearing is normal. Here are the hearing developmental milestones during the first year.

It is very important to make sure that your baby’s hearing is normal. The following are a list of things your baby is supposed to do at certain ages. If there are any concerns about any of the below, please contact your doctor. Shortly after birth: Your baby should respond to sudden loud noises by...

24/05/2017

Save the date and join us for our Parenting Workshop..👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

02/05/2017

Winter is almost here and the Flu Season has started!!!

There is a big difference between flu and a cold. Whereas a cold can be caused by numerous viruses like boca virus, Rhinovirus,Enterovirus etc.Flu is caused by the influenza and parainfluenza viruses.
Having a cold generally includes a runny nose, a cough, slight fever,maybe a headache and generally an icky feeling.
On the contrary does flu seldom include a runny nose, but a high fever and chills, sore achy body,headache, maybe a dry cough and sometimes pneumonia.It is a very serious disease and people can still die from it. That is the reason that the flu vaccine is recommended to everybody during the flu season.
Getting the vaccine can lead to mild low grade symptoms like mild fever,achy sore body etc. but will prevent influenza.It will not however prevent a cold.

Stay healthy this winter,Get your flu vaccination from you local pharmacy.

24/03/2017

Deworming

As a rule, all children should be dewormed twice a year from the age of 18mnths. Intestinal worms are exceptionally common in South Africa and as children love to play and pat animals(strays included) or love playing in the sandpit at school,they are at high risk of being infected with intestinal worms.Worms do not cause a lot of problems unless there is an overwhelming infestation in which case it can cause bowel obstruction, a chronic cough,an itchy bum or failure to pick up weight.The most feared complications is neurocysticercosis where a worm egg forms in the brain of a child. This leads to convulsions and other complications. This most commonly comes from eating under-cooked pork, but is a very rare complication.
Worm syrups are readily available from your nearest pharmacy, or you are welcome to email me to request a script.

Interesting trivia: Ringworm is not a worm, but a fungal infection of the skin

20/03/2017

After the long awaited move we are pleased to let you know that Thriving Kids have settled into our new home at the new Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital.
https://www.netcare.co.za/News-Hub/Articles/ArticleId/216/new-netcare-christiaan-barnard-memorial-hospital-officially-launched
we would like to take this opportunity to ensure you of our continued dedication and service to guarantee a high level of care to all our patients.
Find us in on the 16th floor, room 1612, our contact details remain the same and for those who have forgotten the number it is 021 422 1354.

08/11/2012

The clip on hygiene on public transport was not broadcasted on Monday as scheduled but instead was broadcasted this morning.
It is available on YouTube if you would like to have a look.
http://youtu.be/BNOkkOIYTic

Ai, Katlego! It's because you're taking a celeb - tourist type taxi... but that's okay, because today there's an esteemed guest on board. Dr Hanneke (Heyns) ...

04/11/2012

For those of you that are early risers: The following 4 mondays, starting on 5/11/2012 I will be doing a hygiene insert on Expresso breakfast show on SABC3. I have been shooting the footage the past week all over Cape Town with Katlego and will be doing more recording the following 2 weeks. I unfortunately do not know at exactly what time they will air the clip - but look out! I am eagerly awaiting your feedback.

24/10/2012

Hallo to everybody!
I have send out a newsletter on the topic of Vomiting in Babies. If you have not received it, and would like to receive a copy, please mail me on drheyns@thrivingkids.co.za and ask for a copy. Also please include the e-mail address that you would like it to be send to.