Dr Marelie Steenekamp Paediatrician

15/07/2025

10/07/2025

The term “gluten-free” signifies both a medical necessity for conditions like Celiac Disease and a lifestyle choice for health benefits. Gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and ry…

10/07/2025

10/07/2025

Toddler constipation can be tough to deal with! Learn the causes of constipation, how to prevent it, what foods can help and more.

03/07/2025

How to Apply Wet Wraps for Atopic Eczema 🧴🩹
Dealing with itchy, inflamed skin from eczema?
Wet wraps can help soothe severe flare-ups and give the skin time to heal - especially when creams alone aren’t enough. 🌡️🔴
Wet wraps are soft bandages or clothing layers applied over moisturiser and eczema cream to lock in moisture and calm the skin. Once you’ve learned the method, you can do them easily at home. 🏠🧼
👩‍⚕️ Professional Tip: Always apply your prescribed eczema treatment before wrapping. Use clean, damp wraps and never leave them on for too long without checking the skin. ✅
Download our step-by-step guide and learn how to use wet wraps safely: 👉 https://www.allergyfoundation.co.za/allergy-information/learn-how-to/wet-wraps/

03/07/2025

📢 Parents and Guardians!

School holidays are the perfect time to catch up on your child’s vaccinations — especially those important 12-year-old boosters that can be easy to miss. 💉

Visit your nearest clinic where our staff are ready to help make the process quick and hassle-free. Keep your little ones protected and healthy!

Childhood Immunisation Schedule
- At birth
- 6 weeks
- 14 weeks
- 6 months
- 9 months
- 12 months
-18 months
- 6 years
- Grade 5 (Campaign only)
- Grade 5 ≥ 9 years (Campaign only)
- 12 years

24/06/2025

🎯 The real lesson in life isn’t about always getting it right—it’s about having the courage to take risks, stumble, and rise even stronger.

💡 Every mistake is a chance to learn. Every setback is a setup for a comeback. 🚀

👏 Let’s teach kids that success isn’t just about winning—it’s about resilience, determination, and the bravery to keep going no matter what! 💪✨

24/06/2025

AFSA approved products: SBR Repair and Protect
SBR Repair, replaces ceramide, cholesterol and free-fatty acids in the correct molar ratio for accelerated skin barrier repair. Re-acidifies atopic skin to assist with skin barrier integrity and healing. Steroid-sparing and may be supplemented with SBR Protect throughout the day.
SBR Protect, increases protection of the skin barrier against external abrasions or factors and can be re-applied to the exposed areas 3 to 4 times per day as needed.

For more information on SBR with our Seal of Approval https://www.allergyfoundation.co.za/product-category/sbr/

24/06/2025

24/06/2025