children's health

Babies born in spring are extra special, according to science

Babies born in spring are extra special, according to science

Spring is finally in the air! April is here, and with it we’ve got our first proper taste of the best season of them all – spring! As the tulips bloom and the sun finally returns, it turns out April is a great month for another reason – April babies are extra special! Being born […]

4 months ago

This is why your child gets sick more when they’re in creche

This is why your child gets sick more when they’re in creche

We’d be lost without our children’s creche but we always dread that call saying our little one is under the weather. It’s that time of year when the kids come home with every bug under the sun. We’re bracing ourselves for that traditional phone call from creche to tell us our little one has a […]

1 year ago

Kids should stop having daytime naps at age 2, expert claims

Kids should stop having daytime naps at age 2, expert claims

But that’s my quiet time! Research has claimed that once your child turns two, you need to pull the plug on the naps. Experts said: “Napping after the age of two could be impacting the quality of sleep your child is getting at night – which in turn can affect things like behaviour, cognition and physical […]

1 year ago

The importance of outdoor play as natural form of exercise

The importance of outdoor play as natural form of exercise

Playing outside is crucial for children’s development  It enhances their strength, coordination, and cognitive abilities while fostering a healthy curiosity about the natural world. Despite these benefits, a study by the World Health Organisation reveals that 80% of adolescents are not sufficiently active. With obesity being a significant global health concern, outdoor play provides a […]

2 years ago

Parents are giving their children too much medicine without realising, expert warns

Parents are giving their children too much medicine without realising, expert warns

Parents may be giving their children too much medicine without realising. Medical experts are warning parents about administering medicine via syringes. The team at CPR kids has urged parents to be wary of how much medicine their children are taking, especially if they’re using a syringe. There are so many different types of syringes that […]

2 years ago