Top Tips for minimising New Baby Allergies... • If your baby is born with


Did you know that 50% of young children in the UK now suffer from some sort of allergy, much higher than a generation ago?


Research indicates that some allergies are genetic; however some can be triggered by environmental factors with babies being the most sensitive to these.


Key advice would be: • To protect their skin, bathe your new baby in just plain water for the first month


• Use a non-biological clothes washing product


• Consider using natural sheepskin rugs and liners for your baby to lie on


• Do not smoke around infants and young children


• Avoid spraying chemical cleaners or deodorants around your baby


Pre and Postnatal Depression Advice and Support


South London PANDAS is an informal peer support group, for anyone affected by pre or postnatal mental illness.


From 12th September 2014 we will be meeting every Friday morning (10.30am to noon) at: Oasis Playspace


(former One O’Clock Club building), Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park (Imperial War Museum)


St Georges Road, LONDON SE1 6ER


Please contact : SouthLondonPANDAS@gmail.com or 07966576097 for more information www.facebook.com/SouthLondonPANDAS


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deprivation to feelings of guilt and anxiety. It is thought that around 1 in 10 mums go on to develop a mental illness. Finding information, advice and support can be difficult, but now there is a new peer support group in South London for anyone affected by pre or postnatal mental illness.


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Affiliated to the national charity PANDAS (Pre and Post Natal Depression Advice and Support), the group was started in March 2014 by a local mum who had recently recovered from severe postnatal mental illness. Kathryn dedicates much of her time now (when not running after a lively toddler!) to raising awareness of maternal mental health issues, and campaigning for better services for all new parents. The group is run much like a mother & baby/toddler group - with added non-judgemental chat, support and shared experiences. It’s OK to not be OK.


or develops very dry skin, ask for advice from your GP, midwife, or health visitor. There are special creams and bath products available on prescription, made specifically for very young babies


• Seek early treatment of eczema and other skin conditions as this may halt other allergy development


• Nappy rash is common in all babies. However, seek medical advice if the rash spreads outside the nappy area, or the skin is broken or weeping


More help can be found at Allergy UK, the leading national charity dedicated to supporting the estimated 21 million allergy sufferers in the UK - www.allergyuk.org


Visit www.smallstepsonline.co.uk for more parenting tips and advice.


Support when you need it!


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