Digital Media use guidance for families
Digital Media use guidance for families As technology becomes an integral part of education, many schools are incorporating digital tools into their classrooms, even for young learners. While this opens up exciting opportunities for creativity and learning, it’s important to ensure that technology is used in a balanced and healthy way. Younger than 2 years […]
The Paediatrician-Approved Travel First Aid Kit
The Paediatrician-Approved Travel First Aid Kit Travelling with kids means packing lots of items. Here are some tips from our paediatricians on what to pack in your first aid kit when away from home for the holidays. Always store your first aid kit away from children and out of reach, ideally in child proof container […]
Breastfeeding Benefits
Breastfeeding Benefits Mothers Milk is the optimal choice for both term and preterm babies. Short term benefits: – Protection against respiratory and gastrointestinal infections– Supports intestinal growth and maturation– Supports neurological and visual development– Skin-skin contact enables emotional bonding between mother and baby Long term benefits: – Decreased risk of overweight and obesity in adults– […]
Drowning Prevention
Drowning Prevention “Anyone can drown, no one should.” As the weather gets warmer and we head outside again, we would like to start raising awareness around water safety. Drowning is among the ten leading causes of death for children aged 5-14 years worldwide, however children under 4 are most at risk of drowning.How can we […]