Our resident paediatric physiotherapist, Lisa posts her first ever blog today today and gives us a physio’s perspective on the management of flattened head shape in children. Great article Lisa!!
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Jaundice in newborn babies
Dr Megs writes about a common and usually self-resolving problem in newborn babies – jaundice. Sometimes the cause of jaundice in babies can be more serious however, and this article looks at these causes, and how we treat babies who have it.
Cradle cap
A common and harmless skin condition in many babies. Here is what causes it, and what you can do about it.
Nappy rash
NAPPY RASH Nappy rash is a really common problem that we see in infant children who still wear nappies (diapers). It can be uncomfortable and at times painful for the child, and distressing to parents who are trying to treat it. The problem is caused by the child’s...
TEETHING
TEETHING Hey there guys, A quick mid-week post to follow the “crying baby” post… Another cause for irritable crying babies. I thought this might be a useful add on. My littlest man is now 21 months old (corrected age – he was born a couple of months prem), and...
The crying baby and colic
Ahhhh babies. They are so cute. So cuddly. So angelic. And their little heads smell so nice... But what do you do when they cry? Like, ALL. THE. TIME. Screaming till they are red in the face, screaming till they are hoarse, screaming till you think their...
Fever in children
So it's that time of year again... Winter. Flu season. Fun, fun, fun. Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs), colds and viruses are so incredibly common in both children AND adults this time of year. Here in our household, a virus has done the rounds TWICE....
About Dr Megs
Megan is a Brisbane and Ipswich-based paediatrician in public and private practice, and mum to two small children. You can usually find her working hard in private practice at Paeds in a Pod North Lakes and Greenslopes, and in public practice at Ipswich Hospital.
PLEASE NOTE: This blog is written for the purpose of providing GENERAL advice about common children's health topics (and of course recipes). It is NOT a substitute for a proper medical assessment and examination by a qualified physician.
If your child is unwell, seek medical and attention and advice in person.