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.

Roseola

Roseola This affects young children less than two years old.

Sticky Eyes

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

Mumps

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

Vomiting

Vomiting
Almost all children will get diarrhoea or vomiting...

Fifth Disease

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

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.

Ear ache

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