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GP and advisor to Docusol Paediatric, Dr Nisa Aslam discusses infant bowel health, stress and sleep – treatment and top tips to manage constipation.

Dr Nisa Aslam, advisor to Golden Eye® – makers of a range of drops and ointments to treat conjunctivitis, styes and blepharitis – offers advice on how to treat conjunctivitis in children.

Dr Carrie Ruxton, dietitian advisor to Petits Filous, shares her top tips for protecting children’s bones as they grow.

The digestive health woes of constipation is miserable for little ones  as well as for parents. But if your child suffers, they are not alone as constipation affects up to 30 per cent of children. In the first year of childhood, up to four in ten children in the UK are likely to develop constipation at least once. Dr Nisa Aslam discusses how to recognise the symptoms, treat and prevent constipation.  

Using Salcura Bioskin Dermaspray Intensive (body) and the Zeoderm skin repair moisturiser (face & body) has been a revelation for Christine Mayle who has suffered with sensitive skin since her teens.

Colgate has announced the launch of a new Kids Bamboo toothbrush designed specifically for children. The brush, which is suitable for children aged 6+ and is available with either a Koala or Polar Bear design, makes brushing fun for kids while also helping them to look after the planet.

Airborne allergens expert and creator of HayMax allergen barrier balm, Max Wiseberg gives his tips on helping children who suffer from hay fever enjoy outdoor birthday parties.

Teaming up with the nation’s wellness partner, Holland & Barrett, leading immunologist Dr Jenna Macciochi reveals the top five pieces of advice she wants all parents to know about helping to keep their children well this cold and flu season.

Myleene Klass joins TV Medic Dr Philippa Kaye, with parents and nursery school professionals to launch a video series for the 2020 childhood flu campaign, Share Good Times Not Flu. Parents have their questions answered about the flu vaccination and tackle the common myths around eligibility, natural immunity and COVID-19.

Grow strong and shine bright with JOHNSON’S® Haircare range and help kids tame their lion mane or sparkle like a princess. Harriet and Anne Coates put some of the products to the test.

Back to school: the real symptoms to look out for in children according to research from the COVID Symptom Study app

SwissGel® with CBD – Natural First Aid – available in cooling and warming formulas is suitable for massage during muscle fatigue, strained back and knees, after sports or physical exertion. 

Martial Arts aren’t just about fighting. They can help children develop new skills, qualities, and habits that will last a lifetime. Not only that, but your children will have a great time taking part too. Emily Roberts explores the options.

Palm is a hypoallergenic, moisturising, antibacterial hand gel with over 60 per cent alcohol content that kills 99.99 per cent of bacteria while it cleans, freshens and protects the hands. Anne Coates put it to the test.

While dental practices remain in lockdown it is crucial to maintain good oral hygiene to ward off day to day emergencies. It has been widely reported that teeth brushing can kill bacteria in the mouth, and can play a part in helping to prevent the spread of viruses.Together Dental describe the top five things to remember when brushing your teeth. 

A trip to the GP is something that parents are all too familiar with because kids are prone to scrapes and cuts, tummy aches, colds and flu. Having some things in the home that can help along the way and avoid the GP’s office is always going to be a help, so here are a few things that are essential to have around the home if you have children, writes Emily Roberts.

Seeing images of vegetables can boost children’s intake – new eBooks have been launched to encourage children to eat their greens. A variety of new resources, based on the evidence that children who are exposed to pictures of vegetables are more likely to eat them, have been launched as part of the See & Eat project, an initiative funded by European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Food, led by Professor Carmel Houston-Price at the University of Reading and supported by the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF).

Following on from research carried out by Seven Seas Cod Liver Oil which shows us that children prioritise fun and friendship, Alistair Bryce Clegg, Early Years specialist from the Channel4 programme Old People’s Home for Four Year Olds, discusses the importance of routine for children and the things they – and we – should all be doing daily with his top tips.