Travelling with children can be both rewarding and draining. Planning ahead can make all the difference between an enjoyable or a tainted trip.Many of the rules to follow are common…

What are growing pains? Recurrent limb pains in children of a self-limiting nature are often called growing pains. Growing pains are benign and often resolve after 1-2 years. They should,…

What is a sleep disorder? Sleep disorders in young children are disturbed sleep patterns that affect daytime functioning. Sleep disorders are common in children;about 20-35% of children experience a sleep…

Your child’s school, summer camp, sports team or university may require a medical prior to enrolment or participation.   These medicals are a good opportunity to evaluate your child’s overall health,…

When is a Fever a Fever? What is a normal temperature? A normal temperature ranges from 36.4C – 37C (98F).  Temperatures taken in the ear are reasonably accurate (rectal temperature…

What causes a bladder infection? Bladder infection, or cystitis, occurs when bacteria enter the bladder through the urethra, multiplying and causing inflammation in the bladder. The commonest bacteria causing cystitis…

What is Hand Foot and Mouth? Hand foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common childhood infection caused by a group of enteroviruses and the most common virus known is…

Dr Sri answers a few questions about childhood Asthma   What exactly is asthma? Asthma is a common condition affecting the lungs in children. Typically airways in the lungs become inflamed…

Staying Cool – what’s the difference between Heat Exhaustion and Heatstroke? We live in what evolutionary biologists call the ‘Goldilocks zone’, (not to hot, or too cold), in which a…

Is your child’s face covered in white spots or do they have a red ring around their neck?  Rashes in a baby can be pretty scary.  A rash is a…

Everyone you speak to will all have something to say about the best way to introduce solids and the ‘rules’ you should follow. However they will all be telling you…

What are head lice? Head lice are insects that live on the scalp and enjoy drinking human blood. How do you catch head lice? Typically children spread head lice through…

Fevers are more frightening than they are harmful; they are usually a sign that the body is fighting an infection.  The main reason to treat a fever is if your…