Resources
And finally, there are an abundance of ‘Old Wives Tales’ out there – and especially in South Africa with our heterogenous society. In addition there are many websites giving advice to parents – many unauthored by experts. At KidsMed we subscribe whole heartedly to the concept of Evidence Based Medicine. If you would like access to reliable information, we suggest the following websites and articles:
- The American Academy of Paediatrics (aap.org)
- The Nemours Foundation for Chidren’s Health (kidshealth.org)
- The Centres for Disease Control (www.cdc.gov)
- The Seven Don’ts Read Article
Newborn Advice
Congratulations on this wonderful occasion! I am sure that at this moment you are feeling excited, tired and more than a little anxious! All new parents feel exactly the same – and I have put together a few tips to assist you in these first couple of weeks.
We have a nursing sister at our practice who will be happy to assist you with breastfeeding should you require it.
Tel 010 786 0933 or email sister@kidsmed.co.za
Physiotherapy
Low muscle tone seems to be the new buzz word – most people know somebody whose child has been diagnosed with this condition, but what does it mean?
Head Injury
Approach to a head injury in children
Dietician
The timing of introducing complementary feeding (foods other than breast milk or infant formula) should be no earlier than 17 weeks of age and no later than 26 weeks.
Occupational Therapy
Some babies and children are seen to be more ‘fussy’ or ‘difficult’ and it is often due to ineffective processing of their sensory systems which may make them more sensitive to input such as touch.
Common viral infections & Vaccinations
What you need to know