Easy Parenting

Did you know that eczema affects 1 in 5 children? The peak age for developing first symptoms is between six months and two years. The main symptom of eczema is that it causes areas of skin to become itchy, dry, cracked, sore and red. While there is no cure for eczema, there are thankfully ways to help improve the condition and reduce irritation. We chat to pharmacist Laura Dowling, aka fabulous pharmacist about how to manage your child's eczema flare ups and keep the symptoms at bay.

Did you know a newborn’s skin is around 30% thinner than ours?  Your baby's skin had complete protection when they were safe inside your womb. So when they come into contact with the outside world, their skin can take time to adjust and can be prone to dryness, sensitivity and rashes. Your little one might develop some very common skin conditions including nappy rash, milk spots, dry/sensitive skin, and cradle cap.  Paediatric nurse Lynda Quigley, and pharmacist Laura Dowling, aka fabulous pharmacist share their top tips on how to care for baby skin, and soothe any common skin ailments that might crop up. 

When it comes to nappies, your little one will go through thousands before toilet-training. With that much time spent on nappy changing, you’ll find yourself focusing on your baby's bottom more than you ever thought possible. Constantly checking to see if they’re wet, or examining the contents of their nappy, making sure they don’t have nappy rash – baby bum care is full on! The easy parenting podcast host Emma Parkin chats to dermatology nurse specialist Selene Daly, and pharmacist Laura Dowling, aka fabulous pharmacist about how to keep your little one’s bottom in tip tip condition.  

The first few weeks with a newborn are a steep learning curve for new parents. In fact, it's a bit of a shock to the system!  You'll go through many changes, both emotionally and physically, while learning how to deal with all the adjustments required with becoming a new mother, i.e. figuring out how to look after a tiny newborn.  So if you have just had a baby (or you're just about to!), paediatric nurse Lynda Quigley shares a few tips with host Emma Parkin on what we need to know to get you through those first few weeks. 

Packing your hospital bag is one of those wonderful rites of passage that all pregnant women experience. It's a fun and exciting time as it finally starts to feel 'real'. But it can be a little bit overwhelming trying to think of exactly what you need to bring.    No one wants to be the one turning up to the hospital with a giant suitcase on wheels, two holdalls, and a birthing ball, but if you look online it can seem as if there’s a lot of stuff you ‘have to have’, making the whole task feel stressful and something you want to just keep putting off.   It's always good to have some expert pointers on what items can help to make the whole experience that bit more pleasant.    In this podcast, host Emma Parkin chats to midwife Lisa Canavan about the important items to pack in your hospital bag, and why you need them.

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