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Lydia Bright has revealed her baby niece Luna was hospitalised for a week after contracting bronchiolitis.
The former TOWIE star, 35, took to her Instagram Story on Thursday to share a sweet snap of the tot with her daughter Loretta, five, as she told followers her niece is now finally home 'safe and sound' after spending a week in hospital.
She captioned the post: 'My little Luna has been so poorly and spent all of last week in hospital with bronchiolitis. She’s finally home safe and sound.
Lydia added: 'This is the longest I’ve gone without seeing her. My last cuddle was on Christmas Day.'
Lydia's niece is the daughter of Ellie Pike, Lydia's long-term foster sister, who was fostered by Lydia's parents, Debbie and Dave, when she was six-years-old.
According to Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, bronchiolitis is a common chest infection that usually affects babies under a year old.
Lydia Bright has revealed her baby niece Luna was hospitalised for a week after contracting bronchiolitis (pictured last year)
The former TOWIE star, 35, took to her Instagram Story on Thursday to share a sweet snap of the tot with her daughter Loretta, five, as she told followers her niece is now finally home 'safe and sound' after spending a week in hospital
Similar to a common cold, symptoms include a blocked or runny nose, a cough and a mildly raised temperature.
Last year, Lydia announced her sister Ellie had welcomed a baby girl, sharing several sweet snaps of herself with the tot.
She captioned the post: 'My first niece, my perfect little Luna. In her short little life, I’m already so in love.
'The sweetest, softest baby, no surprise with a mummy as pure and beautiful as my sister. Thank you @elliepike making me an aunty. I promise to love her and be there for her forever.'
In February 2020, Lydia welcomed her daughter Loretta with her ex-boyfriend Lee Cronin.
She told HELLO! magazine: 'My darling girl has arrived. I am so overwhelmed with love, she is absolutely perfect.'
In 2019, Lydia interviewed with HELLO! magazine to announce her pregnancy, and shocked fans when she revealed she had sadly split from her ex-boyfriend Lee, the father of her child, after a two-year on/off relationship.
The Jump star said at the time: 'It's not the ideal situation. I waited quite a long time to try for a baby, waited until I thought it was perfect. I've always wanted the fairytale.'
In February 2020, Lydia welcomed her daughter Loretta with her ex-boyfriend Lee Cronin (pictured together 2019)
Five years after she separated from Lee, Lydia then met landscape gardener Ben Davies.
Lydia and Ben's romance was first confirmed by MailOnline after the couple attended one of her ex-boyfriend James Argent's music gigs together.
Lydia was seen passionately kissing Ben at celebrity hotspot Sheesh in Chigwell, where her former flame - with whom she remains close friends - was headlining with The Arg Band.
However, in January last year, Lydia confirmed the relationship was over on social media.
WHAT IS BRONCHIOLITIS? AND WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
Bronchiolitis is a common lower respiratory tract infection that affects babies and children under two.
Most cases clear up within two-to-three weeks without treatment.
However, some infants suffer severe symptoms that require treating in hospital.
Early symptoms are similar to a cold, such as a runny nose or cough. Over the next few days, these may develop into:
- Fever
- Dry, persistent cough
- Difficulty breathing
- Wheezing
Parents should contact their GP or NHS 111 if their child has eaten less than usual over their past few feeds or has had a dry nappy for 12 hours.
A persistent temperature of 38°C or above and a child who seems tired or irritable may also be a cause for concern.
Parents should call 999 if their child has difficulty breathing, a blue tongue or lips, or if there are long pauses between breaths.
Bronchiolitis is caused by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which spreads via tiny droplets from the sneezes or coughs of an infected person.
This causes the small airways in the lungs to become inflamed, which reduces the amount of air that can enter them.
Around one in three children become infected in the first year of their life. By age two, almost all children will have been infected, of which around half of go on to develop bronchiolitis.
There is no medication that kills RSV but treatment is not usually required.
Only between two and three per cent of babies need taking to hospital due to bronchiolitis.
If a child become infected, parents should ensure they stay hydrated and give them painkillers if necessary.
Bronchiolitis is hard to prevent but the following may help:
- Wash your hands and your child's frequently
- Wash or wipe toys and surfaces regularly
- Keep newborns away from people with colds or flu
- Keep infected children at home until their symptoms clear up
- Do not expose your child to smoke
Source: NHS Choices
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