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.

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.

Mumps

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

Rubella

Rubella
Rubella is usually a mild illness and is often not...

Sore Throat

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

Sticky Eyes

Sticky Eyes
Usually there is no underlying infection, and simp...

Measles

Measles
Measles is very 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.