Articles about "allergic reaction" 52
Anaphylactic shock and allergic reactions
Anaphylactic shock is a rapid and severe
allergic reaction that occurs when your baby or child’s immune system responds to a harmless substance as if it were a foreign body, by attacking it an . . .
Playing with your newborn
The best thing to do with your newborn is to play and encourage them to aid them along in their development.
Babyproof your garden
If you're lucky enough to have a yard, it will offer your child a chance to enjoy being outdoors and explore a new environment. However, yards can pose a number of hazards to small children, . . .
Basic first aid
As a parent, it can be essential to know basic first aid.
When can an ultrasound scan detect
As early as your 12 weeks scan will reveal whether or not you are carrying twins or multiples.
Home daycare: what to expect
Home
daycare is the ideal option if you want your baby cared for in a homely
environment along with just one or two other children. What are the advantages of home daycare?- Care is usua . . .
Scarlet fever
Scarlet fever is one of the less common infections of childhood and is also one of the five red rash illnesses children can get (the others are measles, roseola, fifth disease and rubella . . .
Insect bites and stings
It can be very upsetting for your child if an insect bites her, but rest assured most insects cause no harm and apart from an aversion to creepy crawlies your child should be fine with a little distra . . .
Hives
Hives are also known as urticaria, and develop when your child’s skin comes into contact with allergens such as insect venom, stinging nettles, pets and food (the main culprits are peanuts; eg . . .
Head lice
Head lice are tiny sesame-seed sized insects that live on hair and feed on blood from the scalp.
Although they aren’t dangerous and don’t spread germs, their bites can become inflame . . .