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.

Vomiting

Vomiting Almost all children will get diarrhoea or vomiting at some stage, especially if taken to foreign countries on holiday.

Rubella

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

Fifth Disease

Fifth Disease
Epidemics often occur in schools, however Children...

Sore Throat

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

Mumps

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

Sticky Eyes

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

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.