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How do food and drink affect my child’s teeth?

What do I need to know about free sugar for kids?

How do food and drink affect my child’s teeth?

How do food and drink affect my child's teeth?It is often said that a smile says a thousand words, and it may well be true. Whether it's a toothy grin or even a cheeky smirk, there's nothing better than seeing your little one smile! And a smile begins with the teeth, so what could be more ...

When will my child lose their first tooth?

Your little one has just turned 6, and when you came to pick her up from school yesterday, she had an important announcement to make. Running over to you with a beaming smile plastered across her face, she said:“Mummy, guess what - my tooth is wobbly! My teacher says that it'll come out soon, ...

What is phosphorus, and how much does my child need?

Did you know that phosphorus can be found in every cell of the human body? This essential mineral is the second most abundant mineral (next to calcium) and makes up about 1% of your total body weight. Without this powerful mineral, kids and adults alike could not function normally. You may ...

How do I teach my child to fall asleep?

If you're attending a big and important event the next day, or perhaps catching a plane in the morning, you'll often go to bed nice and early in preparation, even before you're tired. You brush your teeth, put on a comfortable pair of pyjamas, and close your eyes. But try as you might, sleep just...

What vitamins and supplements do I need during pregnancy?

If you're following a healthy, well-balanced diet and avoiding all the necessary foods, then you'll be getting most of the nutrition you need. But there are some vitamins you cannot get from diet alone, which means you'll need to take them in supplement form. The two important recommended ...

How and when do I get my child to use a cup instead of a beaker?

Your little one has a friend over, so as a treat, you're all having pizza! As they gulp their food down and happily chat away to one another, you make sure to remind them to drink some water. And that's when you notice that your toddler's friend is able to drink from a cup without a lid or spout...

What are nighttime wakings?

You've finally dozed off after a long hard day, and suddenly your toddler calls out loudly and abruptly jolts you out of slumber. Your little one was on a good run of going to bed quickly and sleeping through the night, but they've started having problems with their sleep again. Maybe they've ...

What are the common potty training problems?

It's 7 pm on a Thursday, and you head upstairs with your little one to start their bedtime routine. Once you've got them into their pyjamas, helped them brush their teeth, and picked out a storybook for the night, you remind them of one last thing they have to do.“Sweetie, it's time to use the ...