• Heartburn – try a cup of chamomile tea, it’s a relaxant and natural anti-inflammatory and can smooth the whole digestive tract, especially if you’ve eaten very acidic food.
• Indigestion – try a cup of chamomile or lemon balm tea to settle a churning stomach, especially after over-indulging.
• Nausea – try taking a few sips of weak ginger tea every few minutes.
• Abdominal pain – a cup of weak black rooibos can bring quick relief, or try one of the following: chamomile, ginger, catnip or peppermint tea.
• Flatulence – try a cup of lemon balm, peppermint or catnip tea to relieve gassy, bloated symptoms.
• Constipation – try a cup or two of black forest tea which contains senna and can help to get the bowel moving again.

• Teach your toddler to wet her hands with warm water and lather up. First she should wash her palms, then the back of her hands and then between her fingers and around her nails. It should take as long as you can sing ‘Happy Birthday’.
• Remind her to dry her hands properly afterwards. Damps hands spread more germs!
• Encourage hand washing after toilet or potty use, playing outside or with pets, before meals or snacks and after blowing your nose.
• If you’re still changing nappies, make a big deal of washing your hands and your toddler’s hand after changing. You’ll be getting the message across four plus times per day!

Make it stick...Make a chart for the bathroom. Give your child a star or sticker every time washes her hands correctly.

Be creative...“There’s nothing like a colourful, interesting pump-action bottle of liquid handwash on the basin to attract a curious little toddler!” Janine Trask, mom to Daniel and Rachael.