CHILDREN'S HEALTH BLOG by DR L LETHABO
Useful news, info and resources
regarding children and health.

Are you a new parent? Here’s a list of 5 things you shouldn’t stress about. 1. BABY CRYING OFTEN Crying is a baby’s way of communicating. It’s their way of telling you they need a feed or their nappy needs a change. Some babies cry more often and louder than others and this doesn’t mean you are constantly doing something wrong.

As a parent you may feel excited at the thought of your little one starting creche but also nervous.
Not only because it’s a new environment for them altogether but because you’ve likely heard some stories from other parents that go along the lines of: “I just know, if one child is sick, everyone is going to get sick” or “these kids just pass on everything to each other!”

A child’s infancy stage can be taxing on mothers but also very rewarding. Making sure your little one gets the right nutrition is extremely important. The body content of your post goes here. To edit this text, click on it and delete this default text and start typing your own or paste your own from a different source.

Your baby’s first teeth, also known as milk teeth, are a big deal. I see far too many children with poorly cared for baby teeth. I’m sure that if parents knew the tremendous value they hold for their kids, they wouldn’t treat them as if they were disposable. Just because they eventually fall out, it doesn’t mean they are not important.

Every year during winter, a strain of the flu virus spreads across South Africa. The flu is a far greater threat to our little ones health than the common cold, and should be taken seriously. Some of the information you’ll need can be found right here, and after you’ve read this, you should be fully equipped to protect your kids from the virus.