Children and Babies

When your baby or little one has a cough, cold, or breathing difficulties, it’s hard not to worry. Could it be something more concerning, like bronchiolitis caused by RSV? Maybe you haven’t even heard of these terms and need to find out more. In this video, I’ll explain everything you need to know: the signs to watch for, how to manage symptoms at home, and when it’s time to seek medical help.

Can you get measles if you are vaccinated? What does measles look like? Is measles contagious? Can adults get measles? Can you get measles twice? Curious about the recent measles concerns and the importance of vaccination? Join me, as I delve into the facts surrounding measles and address the reasons some may hesitate to get vaccinated.

In this video I discuss scarlet fever and the bacteria that causes it, known as strep A. In winter 2022/23, there was an increase in infections in England, including in the most severe form, which can potentially become life-threatening. For most children, scarlet fever is thankfully a mild illness, easily treated with antibiotics. Here’s what you need to know, so you are aware when to worry and when you may need to seek help.

In this video I mention if your child has symptoms of COVID-19 infection, to try and arrange a PCR test, but this is no longer the case in the UK. You may be able to purchase an antigen test from a pharmacy. I would suggest it is still sensible to consider this as a possible diagnosis if cases in your local area are high and take appropriate precautions.

If your child is sick, this video will give you the knowledge and reassurance you need, when to get help, when to act, and when your child just needs rest and lots of cuddles!

If your child has small, dome-shaped, pearly bumps on their skin, it might be molluscum contagiosum — a common viral skin infection that can linger for months. In this video, I explain what causes molluscum, how it spreads between children, what the rash looks like, how long it lasts, and whether treatment is even needed.

A lot of parents worry about their baby seeming unsettled during feeds. Are they getting enough? Is something wrong? Maybe they have an allergy, intolerance, reflux, or colic? In this video I explain what every parent needs to know about these common infant feeding problems; how they might be diagnosed, when to manage yourself at home, when to seek medical advice and what the prognosis is likely to be.