Category Child care

10 Aug

How to reduce the risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)

One of the biggest worries for many new parents is sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), which refers to the sudden unexplained death of an otherwise healthy baby under the age of one, usually during their sleep. Premature babies, or those with a low birth weight, are at greater risk, and it tends to be slightly […]

27 Jul

10 Breastfeeding Questions Every Midwife Gets Asked

With World Breastfeeding Week coming up on the 1st to 7th August, we asked Nightingale’s Public Health Practitioner Julia Youll about some of the most common questions she gets asked by new parents. Read her advice here and feel free to get in touch with us for one-to-one support on your breastfeeding journey. 1. When will my milk come in, […]

18 Jul

25 Activity Ideas for kids to do inside home

Summer in UAE may be slightly different this year when many families aren’t travelling home to cooler weather. Thinking of activity ideas for kids inside your home can really stretch your imagination to the limits, so here are a few things that might help to keep everyone entertained in the hot days ahead. If you […]

11 May

International Nurses Day 2021

To mark this year’s International Nurses Day on May 12th, we’ve asked three of Nightingale’s nurses to share a glimpse of their typical day and tell us what they love most about the job. Malin Ghavami (Head Midwife) My day frequently starts with a home visit to new mums, usually when their little one is […]

25 Apr

Rickets or bowed legs

Do your child have bowed legs like like this? Did you know that there are chances that it could be a child-hood disorder known as Rickets. But don’t worry. Most of the time it turns out to be Bowed Legs (Blount’s Disease) which is very common in children under 3 years and will gradually get […]

19 Mar

Building Good Sleep Habits for Your Little One

As new parents, sleep is a rare and cherished commodity. It may seem like an uphill battle now, but it’s important to know there are things you can do to get more rest. And, what better time to try than World Sleep Day (Friday 19th March)? Sleep is essential for improving health and well-being, and […]

24 Aug

Safety measures for your kids in Dubai’s heat

Table of Contents Sun safety measures for kids: Keep your baby cool and protect them from the sun. Babies less than 6 months old should always be kept out of direct sunlight. Their skin contains too little melanin, which is the pigment that gives skin, hair and eyes their colour, and provides some protection from […]

23 Feb

Children being bullied at school and by friends. What should be done?

At Nightingale we are keen to promote all topics related to Public Health. Raising awareness on the subject of Children being bullied at school is one such topic. There are many warning signs that may indicate that your child is affected by bullying, either being bullied or bullying others. Recognising the warning signs is an […]

8 Apr

Tips for Finding Ideal Part-Time Nannies in Dubai

A burgeoning city of expats, Dubai is teeming with a multitude of new mothers, often of diverse nationalities, age, linguistic and professional profiles. The demand to get back to normal (by which, we refer to the outside professional life) is pressing after six months of childbirth. Since most expat women are independent and work equally […]

21 Nov

A professional nanny can make all the difference to quality baby sitting and holistic newborn care

A professional midwife, nurse and childcare assistant can make all the difference to quality childcare, babysitting and holistic new born care. Your little bundle of joy demands all your love and attention. And it’s most likely that as parents you are going to lavish all the attention that you can on your little one, be […]