Starting solids – 7 common questions answered

Like any milestone, starting solid food can be a confusing time for new parents. There’s so much conflicting information out there and outdated advice still doing the rounds. It is hard to get your head around it all and feel confident that you’re doing the right thing for your child. We see many new parents […]
Encopresis: causes, symptoms and treatment

Encopresis (or faecal incontinence) is a condition where children past the age of toilet training (from about four-years-old) continue to soil their underwear. In the majority of cases this occurs after a child has not passed a bowel movement for a prolonged period of time (whether that is the child holding it in or being constipated for another […]
Common toilet training issues and setbacks

Toilet training is rarely a smooth process. Here are some of the most common toilet training issues and some tips on how to fix them …
6 ways to manage constipation in pregnancy

You can manage constipation in pregnancy by looking at what you eat and drink. Here’s the low-down on what you can do to help get those bowels moving …