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.

Fever

Fever Usually this is caused by common viruses such as 'flu, spotty illnesses like measles or ear and chest infections.

Measles

Measles
Measles is very infectious....

Sore Throat

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

Mumps

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

Good Advice

Breast is best!
Because it is a food designed specifically for hum...

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.

Chickenpox

Chicken Pox
Chicken Pox is very common and highly infectious, but usually a mild illness in children.