Baby Health

Childhood Insomnia and Sleep Problems

Why is your baby waking overnight? It’s common for babies and toddlers to have trouble settling to sleep by themselves. Common causes of poor…

Childhood Food Allergies, Intolerances and Sensitivities

What causes food allergies and intolerances in babies and children? Allergies occur when the immune system has an overreaction to something that would not…

Symptoms of Reflux, Silence Reflux and Colic in Babies

Colic or reflux, what’s the difference? Is it reflux, colic, purple crying or a witching hour? Infant colic is regular, excessive crying in an…

Natural treatments for childhood eczema

Natural Remedies for Children’s Eczema Eczema is incredibly common and can develop at any age. The youngest bub I’ve ever treated with dry flakey…

The impact of iron deficiency in childhood

What happens if your child has low iron? Iron is essential for brain function, so low levels during early childhood can unfortunately have long…

The Crucial Role of Vitamin D for Children’s Health

What happens when children lack vitamin D? Among the many essential nutrients, vitamin D stands out as a crucial component for the optimal growth…

The Gut-Brain Connection and Children’s Health

A huge part of our nervous system, the Enteric Nervous System (ENS) resides in the lining of the gut, and it’s directly connected to…

Antibiotics and Children’s Gut Health

Antibiotics kill the bad bacteria that can cause illness and infection, but they can also have a negative impact on the levels of good…

How To Help Fussy Eaters

How can I help my picky eater? The most effective method for encouraging children to explore new foods is continued exposure. Our kids need…

Starting solids

When to introduce food Research indicates that the optimal age to begin exploring solid foods is 6 months. From 6 months, most babies are…