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How does heat relieve pain from colic?
The old wives' tale has it that a hot water bottle can relieve pain deep in the body - and now scientists have discovered why. A hot compress can physically shut down the normal pain response involved in stomach aches, period pain or colic. "The heat doesn't just provide comfort and have a placebo effect - it actually deactivates the pain at a molecular level in much the same way as pharmaceutical painkillers," said Brian King, a senior lecturer in physiology at University College London, who led the research. Dr King found that if heat is applied to the skin near where internal pain is felt, it switches on heat receptors at the site of injury. These in turn block the body's ability to detect pain. "Heat is recognised by a group of receptors called transient receptor potential channels," said Dr King. "One of them, TRP1, responds to heat at around 40C. It's known to be on the sensory nerves that supply the internal organs like the gut." When someone feels pain in the gut, a separate mechanism is firing. Receptors called P2X3 have detected ATP, a chemical that pours out of cells when they are damaged. The heat response appears to shut these receptors down. "You've got the heat receptor on one side and the ATP receptor on the other side that will recognise the pain. Both are present in our cells and yet, when you activate one, it switches off the other," said Dr King. "What appears to be something that can sense heat can help you get over visceral pain by switching off the pain mechanism." If your baby suffers from with pain from wind, cramps or colic then learn more about our Warm-Ease Heated Baby Belts. Now available https://www.moosebaby.co.nz/collections/moose/products/warm-ease-heated-baby-belt Source: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2006/jul/05/health.society
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Which Vibrating Reminder Watch is right for us?
By the time you read this post you may have tried a multitude of different ways to encourage your child to visit the toilet independently throughout the day, yet he is still having accidents. Your little darling just seems too busy and engaged in play to ‘stop and go’. You may have used star charts, rewards, incentives and consequences and yet he is still forgetting, ignoring the ‘urge’ or leaving it to the last minute. Sound familiar? Vibrating reminder watches have been designed to solve this problem and more. Set discreet reminders throughout the day to remind your child of important daily routines. Encourage independence for those with special needs: stay on track with learning and daily schedules. Help for diabetics: reminders to eat a healthy snack or check blood sugar levels. Support to stay on task: help children to keep focused in the classroom. Improve fluid intake: remind your child to drink water regularly throughout the day. Encourage toileting independence: remind your child to visit the toilet at regular times throughout the day. Support independence for the hearing and visually impaired. Vibrating Reminder Watch Comparison Chart Wobl + Vibrating Reminder Watch WobL Vibrating Reminder Watch Mini Moose Vibrating Reminder Watch Alarm Type Sound and/or Vibration Sound and/or Vibration Vibration Maximum Alarm Settings per day 9 8 15 Wrist strap type Silicon Nylon/Velcro Silicon Wrist strap length 22cm 22cm 22cm Price $69.99 $59.99 $49.99 Water Resistance (light splashes) 5/5 4/5 5/5 Ease of use 5/5 4/5 5/5 Colour Choices black, blue, pink, green black, blue, pink, purple black, blue, pink Powered Long Life Lithium battery Long Life Lithium battery Plug in UPS rechargeable Age recommendation From 2 years to small adult From 2 years to small adult From 2 years to small adult Waterproof Yes if used as directed No No Lock out feature Yes Yes No Stop watch function Yes Yes No Date function Yes Yes No Time display Always on display Always on display Press button to show time Repeating Countdown Timer function Yes Yes Yes Warranty 6 months 6 months 6 months More Information: Wobl + Vibrating Reminder Watch WobL Vibrating Reminder Watch Mini Moose Vibrating Reminder Watch
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4 ways to prevent a flat spot
Some babies develop misshapen, flat or an uneven head shape from too much time spent lying on one part of the head. This is called ‘positional head-flattening’ or medically the term is Plagiocephaly (play-gee-oh-kef-a-lee). Here are 4 simple ways to avoid a flat sport forming. 4 ways to prevent a flat spot forming on your baby’s head Head and cot position for sleep:A newborn baby will generally stay in the position they are placed for sleep, until they can move themselves. Alternate your baby’s head position when they sleep. Place your baby at alternate ends of the cot to sleep, or change the position of the cot in the room. Babies often like to look at fixed objects like windows or wall murals, so changing their cot position will encourage them to look at things that interest them from different angles. Play time:When your baby is awake and alert, play or interact with them facing you (face time) or place them lying down on their front (tummy time) or on their side from as early as one or two weeks of age. Place rattles or toys (or other people’s faces) that your baby likes to look at in different positions to encourage your baby to turn their head both ways. Even at two weeks of age your baby can follow your voice or eyes (maintain eye contact) and turn their head themselves each way if you support their head in your hands while they are awake and alert. Carrying position: Vary your holding and carrying positions of your baby: Avoid having your baby lying down too much by varying their position throughout the day, e.g. use a sling, hold them upright for cuddles, carry them over your arm on their tummy or side. Baby Head Shape Support: When your baby is laying on a flat surface such as their cot, bassinet or on the floor, use a Baby Head Shape Support to provide gentle cradling to reduce pressure on one area of their skull. Remember to always sleep baby on his back. Learn more about the Baby Head Shape Support.
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