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Link between sunnier climes and fewer allergies revealed

By Katy Morton, nurseryworld.co.uk, 10 February 12, 11:17

Children exposed to more sunshine are less likely to develop food allergies and eczema, finds a new study.

Babies choose healthy eating

By Katy Morton, nurseryworld.co.uk, 07 February 12, 07:14

Babies that feed themselves from the start of weaning are likely to eat more healthily and be an appropriate weight than babies who are spoon-fed purees, according to a new study.

New national research project aims to cut child asthma deaths

By Katy Morton, nurseryworld.co.uk, 06 February 12, 11:27

A landmark study into the cause of asthma deaths to reduce the number of children dying from the condition is being led by the Royal College of Physicians.

News Analysis: In numbers

Nursery World, 06 February 12, 12:00

Activity and obesity

A Unique Child: Health - A doctor's diary ... Hand, foot and mouth disease

By Dr Raj Thakkar, Nursery World, 06 February 12, 12:00

'Doctor, my child has a rash! He's well in himself, but I have no idea what it is. Should I keep him away from nursery?'

Experts to review vitamin D recommendations

By Catherine Gaunt, nurseryworld.co.uk, 25 January 12, 04:26

England's chief medical officer, Dame Sally Davies, has raised concerns that children are not getting enough vitamin D.

Online film teaches practitioners how to cope with allergic reactions

By Katy Morton, nurseryworld.co.uk, 25 January 12, 01:00

A new cartoon with advice on what to do if a child has an anaphylactic shock has been created to coincide with Food Allergy and Intolerance Week (23-29 January).

Children under four should travel in rear-facing car seats

By Katy Morton, nurseryworld.co.uk, 24 January 12, 05:13

Clearer guidance on car seats is needed as many people are unaware that it is safer for children up until the age of four to be placed in rear-facing car seats, claims a new study.

Early years nutritional guidelines welcomed

By Katy Morton, Nursery World, 23 January 12, 12:00

Child health experts have welcomed the first-ever nutritional guidelines for early years settings in England, while taking issue with the fact that they are not mandatory.

Positive Relationships: Behaviour - All in a day's work

By Nicola Bushell and Hayley Cannell, Nursery World, 23 January 12, 12:00

Snack time is more than just getting fed quickly and moving on to the next part of the daily routine, say Nicola Bushell and Hayley Cannell, joint managers of Oakey Dokeys Pre-school in Great Oakley, ...