CHOOSING THE RIGHT HUMIDIFIER FOR YOUR CHILD
Now that winter is upon is, it’s a good idea to invest in a good…
HOW TO ORGANISE YOUR DRUG CUPBOARD
There is no right or wrong way to organise your drug cupboard, in fact there…
HOW TO DISCARD OF EXPIRED OR UNUSED MEDICATIONS
I usually go through all my medications during National Pharmacy Month in September since that’s…
ARE ESSENTIAL OILS SAFE FOR CHILDREN?
South Africa has joined the new oil boom and you can now readily find doTERRA…
COMMON FIRST AID MYTHS
I am often surprised by how some of my patients manage their injuries before they…
Gas or Wood? How To Safely Keep Warm This Winter.
We are now well into winter and definitely feeling the chill! South African homes are…
WHEN YOUR CHILD EATS A SILICA GEL SACHET
I’m sure many of you are familiar with those little sachets you find in almost…
KEEPING YOUR CHILDREN SAFE DURING BATH TIME
I’m sure many of you will agree that bath time is loads of fun for…
TIPS FOR CHOOSING THE RIGHT HIGH CHAIR
Before going out and buying a high chair it’s important to know the safety requirements.…
FIRST AID TIPS EVERY MOM SHOULD KNOW
I was recently asked by All4Women to put together my top 10 first aid tips…
SAFETY & TIPS TO TAKE CARE OF BURNS IN THE KITCHEN
This weekend I plan on doing a little baking with my daughter. We are going…
TOP CHOKING HAZARDS FOR BABIES & TODDLERS
We recently went to a very popular restaurant for lunch and to my astonishment there…
KEEP YOUR SWIMMING POOL SAFE THIS SUMMER
South Africa has updated its pool safety regulations this year and now all private swimming…
DROWNING 101: UNDERSTANDING THE BIOLOGY
Drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional injury-related death worldwide. In SA, the number…
A BUMP TO THE HEAD: WHEN SHOULD YOU WORRY?
I have attended to many children in the ER who have taken a tumble. In…
7 TIPS TO KEEP YOUR SLEEPING BABY SAFE
10 ESSENTIAL TIPS TO PREVENT POISONING IN YOUR HOME
I was recently prescribed some analgesics for a small day procedure. That afternoon, when I…
EMERGENCY NUMBERS EVERY PARENT SHOULD KNOW
It occurred to me the day I went back to work after my maternity leave…
I am Dr Carmen
I am a medical doctor with years of experience in the accident and emergency room. I hope to share some useful information and tips around various child health and safety topics at home, at play and on the go to help keep your little ones healthy and safe.