The Parent Prescription

Lucy Upton and Dr Nick Makwana

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Two clinicians answering the questions parents actually Google at 2am, with the answers we'd give you in clinic. Specialist Paediatric Dietitian and Feeding Therapist Lucy Upton and Consultant Paediatrician Dr Nick Makwana cut through the parenting and health noise. From feeding, growth and illness to development and behaviour, we explore what the evidence says, what we see in practice and what's genuinely worth worrying about. No scaremongering. No fads. Just practical, expert advice made for parents.

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Recent episodes

  • Episode 6: Childhood Illness Explained: Fevers, Viruses and When to WorryOct 20, 2026 · 43 min
  • Episode 5: Weaning Your Baby: How to Start Solids Safely and ConfidentlyOct 13, 2026 · 50 min
  • Episode 4: Allergy Testing in Children: Which Tests Actually Work?Oct 6, 2026 · 44 min
  • Episode 3: Fussy EatingSep 29, 2026 · 53 min
  • Episode 2: Eczema in children: steroids, food allergy and what actually works — with Dr Tanveer Chohan, Consultant DermatologistSep 22, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
  • Episode 1: Cow's Milk Protein Allergy: What it is, what it isn't, and why it's so often confused with refluxSep 14, 2026 · 50 min

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