Stories from the pharmacy Sonia, a mother of 2, came into the pharmacy wanting to get some advice. She explained that her 2-year-old son keeps getting sick. He had a chest infection a couple of months ago and was put on antibiotics and then a few weeks later he was sick again with a similar … [Read more...]
Feeding your baby while travelling
Pharmamum's Ultimate Guide: Feeding your baby while travelling When travelling with your baby that is either breast or formula fed, you want feeding to be as convenient and fuss-free as possible whilst still ensuring you are preparing their bottle in a safe and hygienic manner. The following is … [Read more...]
Sun protection for babies and children
Pharmamum's Ultimate Guide: Sun protection for babies and children Sun protection for our babies and children is extremely important. As research suggests, sun exposure during childhood stimulates the initial stages in potential melanoma. From the day our children are born, we need to protect … [Read more...]
Hay fever and Children
Pharmamum's Ultimate Guide: Hay fever in Children Sharon, a mother of two boys, came into the pharmacy to purchase Claratyne syrup for her 5 year old son. She mentioned that his hay fever started last year. At first she thought he was getting cold after cold but soon realised that her son’s … [Read more...]
Fish oil for children – Are the supplements any good?
Pharmamum's Ultimate Guide: Fish oil for Children Are these fish oil gummies actually good for you or are they really just a lolly? I’m sure it’s a question you often ask yourself when looking at bottles of sugar-coated kid’s fish oil gummies? Yes, we understand that fish oil is good for our … [Read more...]
Antibiotics and Children: When are they appropriate?
"My 4-year-old son has had a fever for three days now, along with typical cold symptoms. Should I take him to the doctor to get some antibiotics?" This question would have to be one of the most often asked in the pharmacy. The answer to the question is yes! Yes, you should go to the doctor , but … [Read more...]
How to care for children with a viral infection
My 5-year-old daughter Sophie is currently unwell with a virus that is going around her school at the moment. She has typical cold symptoms, runny nose, congestion, cough, fever, and she is off her food and has very low energy. Half of her class isn’t at school at the moment and most parents have … [Read more...]
Pharmamum Cases: Smelly baby neck creases
Lara came into the pharmacy with her 3 month old son Aidan. She explained that her son has this red rash in the folds of his neck. She washes under the neck daily but she feels it’s become worse and beginning to smell. She wondered whether she should take her son to the doctor for some … [Read more...]
Pharmamum Cases: Molluscum Contagiosum
Rebecca came in with her daughter Zoe who is 4 years of age. She explained that since her daughter started swimming lessons 2 years ago, she has this cluster of pimple looking spots on her legs known as Molluscum Contagiosum that she has tried many different treatments but can’t seem to get rid of … [Read more...]
Pharmamum Cases: Nappy Rash that won’t improve
Lara came into the pharmacy with her 14-month-old daughter Abby, asking for advice as she just doesn’t know how to deal with her daughter’s nappy rash. She said she has given her daughter nappy free time, she changes her frequently, she puts a barrier cream on at every nappy change, she’s tried … [Read more...]
