Winter is a tough time for parents, we have to cope with the inevitable rounds of winter ailments - colds & flu and coughs - that sweep through the family.
If you have youngsters under the age of 8 winter can be even worse, as their immunity levels are still building and they seem to bring home every bug imaginable from pre-school or school.
In this section we provide advice on how to make your child more comfortable as they fight off a list of winter ailments, and we include a range of both traditional medicines and natural therapies to help keep them well.
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Building immunity is vital as we are all more susceptible to colds and flu in the winter – preventing the likelihood of winter illnesses |
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This is an infection of the lower airways, which can occur in babies age 3-6 months |
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Advice on how to relieve dry, cracked, peeling or sore lips
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How to help your child avoid these painful, burning, itching and swollen patches |
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These nasty blisters on lips and noses can make your child miserable - learn how to manage them
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Colds can make your child feel tired and off-colour - learn how to alleviate the symptoms here |
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A common virus that causes a distinctive cough - how can you help your child?
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Ear infections are nasty - they cause great pain and can damage hearing. Take action quickly... |
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Great advice on how to care for your child when they have a fever
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We provide advice on how to manage fever, aches and pains, and potential dehydration in your child |
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This is a serious lung infection - read about the most common froms of treatment
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The winter blues affects many people, including children. Discover ways to counter this depressing affliction here |
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When a cold or flu moves into the sinuses, both pain and fever can develop - when do you visit the doctor? |
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Sore throats are common in childhood, read how to sooth them and when they can be serious.
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Strep throat is a particularly nasty bacterial throat infection that usually needs antibiotic treatment |
Paula Skelton is a qualified NZ nurse and midwife and the mum of three lovely girls. Paula is passionate about children's health, nutrition and exercise and loves to coach the kids' sports teams.