How to Blitz Nits and Other Nasties

This is the first year Macy has broken up for summer as she starts school in September. She has been at nursery there since she was 10 months old so it won't be a big issue for her. She is excited at seeing her friends again as most are stopping on for school there.

The oppurtunity came up to review the new Mumsnet book 'How to Blitz Nits and Other Nasties.'  Described as "A witty yet practical guide to defeating the ten most common childhood 'nasties'."  

I thought it sounded like an interesting read and seeing as a lot of these "Nits & Nasties" seem to occur when they start school I thought it would be good timing.  

From reading the book I think we have had quite an easy ride so far as we have only had one bout of sickness which wasn't horrific and one case of conjuctivitis so far. I think we have got off lightly!

The book is a pocket sized (all be it a big pocket) guide to all sorts of nasties that may be likely to crop up at some point. From nits to sickness to tapeworm and even monsters under the bed I think pretty much everything is covered.

The book in an entertaining read and covers treatments available from the usual channels (chemists, gps etc) and also homeopathic treatments as well as a few 'old wives tails.'  It also includes snippets of personal experiences   from other mumsnetters.

It would have been nice to have the text broken up with a few funny cartoon line drawings I feel.  Would have made it a bit more light hearted still.  It is nice to have a book that makes you feel like you are not on your own, keeps it light hearted yet also gives you factual information to help.

It is available on Amazon for Kindle and Hardback for £8.99.


I was sent this book for the purpose of this review, all opinions are my own.  Thank you Mumsnet :)