PharmacistMum

Hi Hawkeye,

Although I don’t know the exact answer to this question I can’t imagine it would be a problem. I have just looked at the packaging for Mirena and it is made mostly of plastic (unlike the old copper coil) with iron oxides which as far as I’m aware do not conduct electricity (different to iron metal) . I’m sure this is going to be a…[Read more]

That’s great,

Always good to have it looked at by the professionals.

Regards

Hi Sabbi,

If the bite is just itchy and blotchy you could try some anti-histamine cream or oral medicine (or both) if your little girl is the appropriate age. This will help to prevent her scratching it and possibly introducing an infection. If however the bite is infected (quite swollen, hard, hot, angry red etc) then you may need to treat with…[Read more]

Hi lilson,

I’m sorry to hear about your son. I have had first hand experience of reflux so I know it can be so distressing to watch. The first thing to say is that your son will grow out of this. A lot of babies will be over the majority of their symptoms by 6/7 months because they are taking solids at this stage, are able to stay more upright…[Read more]

Hi Sabbi,

Sorry to hear about your little one. Unfortunately at this age there is not a lot else that you can do except for the things that the other posters have suggested. Saline drops/spray are particularly useful for unblocking the nose. If you can time it, try using them 15mins before feeding as it will mean that your baby can breathe easier…[Read more]

Hi Sabbi,

Cradle cap is usually associated with infants but can re-appear in toddlers and children up to the age of 5 or 6 years. If it is not too bad you can try massaging in some olive/coconut oil once or twice daily and leaving overnight before washing out with a mild shampoo. You can also try brushing her scalp gently to lift out any scales,…[Read more]

Hi Jacinta,

I am sorry to hear about your son and I am sure he is in great discomfort. Sore bums are an unfortunate occurance in infants and toddlers and usually occur at times such as stress e.g. teething, or illness as in your son’s case. Quite often this can be managed using a nappy care ointment to soothe the area and act as a barrier. Other…[Read more]

Hi twinkle toes,

The most common foot infection is athlete’s foot which is a fungal infection that often presents between the toes. It can present itself as itchy/scaly/dry/red or flaky skin. Occaisionally a bacterial or mixed infection may occur also as a result. Either way the best routine to follow is to use good foot hygiene. Tips to follow…[Read more]

Hi,
Rescue Remedy Night can be purchased through pharmacies. It is not a very common item, so it may not be in stock but any good pharmacy will be happy to order it for you and they’ll have it within 24 hours. It is available as either Resue Remedy Night Drops or Rescue Remedy Sleep Spray depending on your preference. Hope this helps!

Hi,

The verruca can be treated with a simple freezing treatment such as Wartner for kids, which can be used if the child is 4 years of age, or older. A single application should suffice, in getting rid of the verruca, in 2-3 weeks. The treatment can be repeated after 14 days if necessary. However, if this treatment fails, then there are various…[Read more]

Hi Jedt,

You are on the home straight now – Congratulations!

You might like to try:
Ginger tea – as this will help settle the stomach
Also, ‘Dioralyte’ will replace any fluids lost throughvomiting and/or diarrhoea and lastly Gaviscon suspension/tablets to help soothe any gastric inflammation.

If your symptoms persist, we would recommend you…[Read more]

Hi MaryE,

I’m sorry to hear about your dd and I know how difficult teething can be. Some babies are hardly bothered at all by teething, but with others parents will say ‘they remembered every tooth they cut’!

It seems you really are doing all you can. It is very usual for babies to go off their food at this time but if your dd is taking her…[Read more]

Hi taurusdebs

Without having an actual look at your scalp I am not able to fully answer your question. It does sound as though you might be suffering from one of the common scalp conditions such as seborrhoeic dermatitis which can cause a red itchy rash on the scalp and behind the ears. If this is the case it is a condition that can flare up from…[Read more]

Hi Sherbert,

This seems to be one of those questions that crops up over and over again. Whilst the studies on the effects of hair dye in pregnancy are limited it doesseem that most of the experts are reasonably content when it comes to dying hair in pregnancy. That said, you could find that your GP or consultant may give some caution to using…[Read more]

Hi Fabienne,

11am to 3pm is a general rule of thumb or whenever the sun is ‘high in the sky’ . Great idea about using the circle and shadow, I’m sure the kids get great fun out of it.

Hi Sabbi,

As I mentioned in the previous post, young babies should be kept out of direct sunlight at all times. In saying this, it is not always possible to…[Read more]

Hi to all,

Thank you all for your warm welcomes. Here at Hickey’s we hope that our expert section will be a great resource to you. Please feel free to ask me anything at all. I will help wherever possible and/or try to point you in the right direction.

Also, watch out for the information on various topics that we will post from time to time. All…[Read more]

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Hi buttercup,
In order to fully enjoy your trip away I would like to recommend the following ideas. Firstly make sure that each member of the family have a European Health Insurance (EHIC) card in order to easily access medical care abroad in the unfortunate event that one of you are ill. Secondly call into your local pharmacy for a Summer Holiday…[Read more]

Hi edonnelly,
I’m sorry to hear your baby boy is suffering from constipation. Let me first assure you that this is a very common complaint in babies and children with about 1 in 3 parents reporting this problem at some stage. For a formula fed baby the first recommended action is to increase their water intake e.g. 1- 2 oz per day extra of c…[Read more]