Recent Articles in Fit kids

Coping with a child's eczema
Sep 20, 2010

To coincide with National Eczema Week, Dexeryl carried out a poll of parents of children with eczema and Bao Tam Phan, pharmacist at Dexeryl, gives ten tips about coping with eczema.

Kiwiherb's Children's Chamomile
Sep 16, 2010

Teething? Colic? Upset tummy? Unable to settle? Exam nerves or apprehensiveness about going to school? Kiwiherb's Children's Chamomile could be the answer, writes Anne Coates.

Top tips to protect your eyes when working at a computer
Sep 11, 2010

Staring at a screen all day could actually cause some health problems, according to eye experts. Research from the College of Optometrists reveals that over half of Brits now spend nearly 50 hours a week staring at a computer screen and a high number of workers are experiencing eye problems as a result. We  publish their top tips which we should also pass on to our children.

School bags and shoes
Jul 28, 2010

Before you go shopping for new school bags and shoes, think about the effect on your children's health, says consultant osteopath Danny Williams

National Childhood Obesity Week
Jul 5, 2010

With an estimated three million overweight and obese children in the UK, MEND and the National Obesity Forum have joined forces to raise awareness of the crisis damaging chidlren's health and quality of life during National Childhood Obesity Week. Anne Coates offers a few top tips to help your child keep fit.

Silver®Care toothbrush
Jul 1, 2010

New to the UK, the Sivercare range of toothbrushes addresses the problem of germs left on a conventional toothbrush after use. Nine year-old Joe explained to his mother, Louise Pollard, why he liked using the toothbrush.

Summer campaign to help children and young people "Banish the Wee Horror"
Jun 16, 2010

For thousands of children and young people who dread summer sleepovers and holidays because they wet the bed, help is at hand this year thanks to a new awareness-raising campaign. ERIC, the UK charity that supports families with childhood continence problems, launches its "Banish the Wee Horror" campaign.

Top tips for choosing sunglasses for your child
Jun 8, 2010

Leading eye specialist, Bhavin Shah of Central Vision, warns parents of the damaging effects of the sun on children's eyes.

Osteoporosis – the hidden time bomb
May 31, 2010

June is Osteoporosis Awareness month and new research shows that women (and men) are putting their health at risk by not having enough calcium in their diet.

Tips for hay fever sufferers taking exams
May 22, 2010

Exam season is on its way and the pressure is on. Your teenager has worked hard all year and you are eager for them to do the very best they can. But this is made infinitely more difficult for those who suffer with the onset of the hay fever season. Dr Mike Smith gives his tips for hay fever sufferers taking exams.

MMR and rubella
Apr 22, 2010

Q&A with Professor David Salisbury, Director of Immunisation at the Department of Health.

MMR and Mumps - your questions answered
Apr 15, 2010

Professor David Salisbury, Director of Immunisation at the Department of Health answers questions about mumps and the MMR vaccine.