Children's health
Baby and toddler
As a parent, the health of your children is never far from your mind, whether you're dealing with nappy rash or wondering whether a high temperature is something more serious. Here's a small selection of our extensive range of information on kids’ health issues, highlighting symptoms to look out for and some suggested treatments.
Baby and toddler
Caring for babies and toddlers comes with many questions. From feeding to sleep and common illnesses, discover trusted advice for this vital stage of life.
- Blocked nose in babies
- Bronchiolitis
- Childhood gastro-oesophageal reflux
- Cleft lip and palate
- Colic in babies and infants
- Cot death
- Erythema toxicum neonatorum
- Feeding your toddler
- Intraventricular haemorrhage in babies
- Nappy rash
- Necrotising enterocolitis
- Neonatal jaundice
- Oral thrush in babies
- Pyloric stenosis
- Retinopathy of prematurity
- Seborrhoeic dermatitis in babies
- Tear duct blockage in babies
- Teething
- Treating newborn health problems
- Undescended testicles
Bedwetting
Bedwetting is common in young children. Find out why it happens, how to support your child through it, and when to seek medical advice.
Child development
Every child grows at their own pace. Learn what milestones to expect in physical, emotional and social development, and when to discuss delays with a professional.
Child mental health and behaviour
Children can experience anxiety, mood swings, and behavioural challenges. Discover what’s normal, when to seek help, and how to support your child’s mental health.
Childhood infections
Coughs, colds, chickenpox and more—childhood infections are common. Learn how to care for a sick child and when an infection needs medical attention.
In this topic:Childhood infectionsMeningitis and sepsis
- Chickenpox in children
- Coughs and colds in children
- Croup
- Febrile seizure
- Hand, foot and mouth disease
- Head lice and nits
- Head lice treatment and prevention
- Mumps
- Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
- Roseola
- Rubella
- Scarlet fever
- School exclusion for infections
- Threadworms
- Urine infection in children
- Whooping cough
Meningitis and sepsis
- Child sepsis safety net
- Meningitis
- Meningococcal infection
- Meningococcal vaccine for meningitis
Childhood vaccinations
Vaccines help protect children from serious diseases. Learn which jabs are recommended, when they’re given, and why vaccination is so important for lifelong health.
Children's cancers
Though rare, cancers in children require urgent care. Discover the early signs, how diagnosis happens, and the treatment options that offer the best outcomes.
Digestive problems
Tummy aches, diarrhoea, or constipation? Discover the most common digestive issues in children and when to seek advice from a healthcare professional.
Ear nose and throat
Children commonly suffer from ear infections, sore throats, and blocked noses. Learn what causes these problems and the simple treatments that often help.
Fever in children
A fever can be worrying for parents but it’s often harmless. Learn how to check your child’s temperature and when to seek medical help.
Genetic conditions
Some children are born with inherited conditions. Discover how genetic disorders are diagnosed, the treatments available, and where to find support and advice.
- Albinism
- Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
- Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
- Congenital heart disease
- Congenital pulmonary airway malformation
- Cri du chat syndrome
- Cystic fibrosis
- Down's syndrome
- Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
- Glycogen storage disorders
- Hirschsprung's disease
- Huntington's disease
- Klinefelter's syndrome
- Marfan syndrome
- Muscular dystrophy
- Sickle cell disease
- Sickle cell trait
- Thalassaemia
- Turner syndrome
- Wilson's disease
Other childhood conditions
Not all childhood conditions are easy to categorise. Explore a range of less common illnesses and when to seek advice if you’re concerned.
Pre-teen and adolescent
The pre-teen and teenage years bring rapid change. Learn how to support young people through physical, emotional, and social development and spot signs of concern.
Skin rashes in children
Rashes are common in children, but they can be alarming. Discover what’s behind different types of skin rashes and when they need medical attention.
Stomach ache in children
Tummy pain is a regular complaint. Learn about possible causes, from mild infections to more serious issues, and how to help your child feel better.