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.

Sticky Eyes

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

Roseola

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

Mumps

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

Tummy Troubles

Tummy Troubles
Tummy troubles - dealing with and avoiding them

Fever

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

Vomiting

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

Sore Throat

Sore Throat
Pharingitis and tonsillitis - this is very common, especially between the ages of four and seven.