See a paediatrician or hospital first
Take your child for urgent medical care if you notice any of these:
- A fever in a baby under three months
- Fast or difficult breathing
- A rash that does not fade when you press it
- Unusual drowsiness or floppiness
- No wet nappies for many hours, or repeated vomiting
These need a medical assessment the same day. Please do not wait for a homeopathy appointment.
Before you come
Write down when the problem started and what makes it better or worse. Bring your child’s vaccination card and any recent reports.
Bring a list of medicines too, including syrups and vitamins.
During the consultation
The doctor will ask you most of the questions. Older children can answer for themselves, and many like being asked.
Expect questions about sleep, food, school and mood.
Keep your paediatrician in the loop
Tell your paediatrician about any remedy your child takes. Tell our doctor about everything your paediatrician has prescribed.
Both doctors can then see the whole picture.
Keep up routine care
Keep up with vaccinations, growth checks and dental visits. Homeopathy should not replace any of these.
Questions worth asking
- How will we know if this is helping?
- How long should we try this before reviewing it?
- Which symptoms mean I should see a paediatrician?