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.

Ear ache

Ear ache Ear ache is very common in children, and frequently associated with chest infections, coughs and colds.

Measles

Measles
Measles is very infectious....

Mumps

Mumps
Mumps is a common viral infection, often causing n...

Tummy Troubles

Tummy Troubles
Tummy troubles - dealing with and avoiding them

Sore Throat

Sore Throat
Pharingitis and tonsillitis - this is very common,...

Sticky Eyes

Sticky Eyes
Usually there is no underlying infection, and simple salt-water washes are sufficient.

Rubella

Rubella
Rubella is usually a mild illness and is often not recognised, the child simply being 'under the weather'.