A-Z Children's Health
Keeping your baby and toddler safe and healthy is a big part of your parenting job (and not the easiest part, either!). Find out how you can treat those inevitable colds, coughs, bumps, and spills, and learn what you can expect from some of the most common childhood ailments.
Meningitis
Meningitis: how to recognise the symptoms Many parents will be familiar with the "rash that doesn't go away" sign that a baby or toddler may have Meningitis, but the rash is more likely to come in the final stages of the infection or not at all. Seek medical help by looking for other, earlier symptoms.
Sticky Eyes
Sticky Eyes
Usually there is no underlying infection, and simp...
Diarrhoea
Diarrhoea
Almost all children will get diarrhoea or vomiting...
Measles
Measles
Measles is very infectious....
Chickenpox
Chicken Pox
Chicken Pox is very common and highly infectious, ...
Tummy Troubles
Tummy Troubles
Tummy upsets in small children are common and can be caused by all kinds of things. Most are not serious but with good habits and reading the signs of illness, you can help to stop them becoming a problem.
Coughs
Coughs
Most children will have at least six respiratory infections each year. These are almost always mild, last only a few days and have no consequences. Children will simply get a blocked, runny nose, may have a mild fever and feel slightly unwell. In young babies (who are nose breathers) feeding can become difficult for a couple of days.
