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.

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.

Roseola

Roseola
This affects young children less than two years ol...

Coughs

Coughs
Most children will have at least six respiratory

Ear ache

Ear ache
Ear ache is very common in children, and frequentl...

Fever

Fever
Usually this is caused by common viruses such as '...

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 simple salt-water washes are sufficient.