The things parents bring children to us with, and what we do about each of them.
The commonest reason to see us, and usually about whether it needs anything.
From early feeding difficulty to a child who has dropped through the centiles.
Food reactions, hay fever and eczema — and telling allergy from intolerance.
Wheeze, persistent cough and breathlessness — and getting the inhalers right.
Speech, movement, attention and social development — and when to act on a concern.
Night waking, settling and the exhaustion that comes with both.
Constipation, recurrent tummy ache and toilet training that has stalled.
Eczema, viral rashes, and the one every parent wants excluded.
How it works
The bulk of the primary schedule, given in several visits over the first twelve months. We check what has been given and catch up anything missed.
Boosters before starting school, given in a clinic that has time for a child who does not want to be there.
The vaccinations given during school years, available here for children who missed them or would rather not have them at school.
Planned around where you are going and how old your child is. Bring your itinerary and allow six weeks before you travel.
A sore leg or arm and sometimes a mild fever are expected for a day or two. We give you written advice on what is normal and when to ring.
Before you come
The earlier measurements and the vaccination record in it are genuinely useful and rarely available anywhere else.
Everybody forgets at least one. We would rather go through a list than have you remember in the car park.
It changes how we run the appointment. Most of an examination can be done on your lap.
Rashes and swellings never appear at the appointment. A photograph on your phone is real evidence.
Checklist
What to bring
Appointments
Tell us your child’s age and what is worrying you, and we will book the right clinic and the right length of appointment.