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Children’s health – articles and advice

Practical features for parents and carers on children’s health, growth and common conditions. For detailed reference, see our Patient Information Leaflets on children’s health.

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Children's health

What childhood illnesses can adults get?

by Josh Alderman

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When should your baby's bedtime be?

by Lawrence Higgins

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Pearson syndrome: how one family learned to live in the present

by Victoria Raw

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What to eat when breastfeeding

by Lawrence Higgins

Baby and toddler

Caring for both a baby and a toddler requires balancing the newborn’s frequent feeding and sleep schedules with the toddler’s need for attention, stimulation, and routine.

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Baby feeding

Effective baby feeding requires responsive techniques that adapt as your child grows. Key approaches include paced bottle-feeding, ensuring a proper breastfeeding latch, and choosing between purées or baby-led weaning for solids.

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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.

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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.

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General childhood health

General childhood health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. It encompasses physical growth, disease prevention, emotional well-being, and social and cognitive development.

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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.

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Parenting

Parenting is the process of raising a child, which involves supporting their physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and educational development from infancy to adulthood.

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Skin rashes

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.

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Vaccinations

Childhood vaccinations are critical to saving lives, preventing severe illnesses, and stopping the spread of infectious diseases. Vaccines safely protect children from serious, life-threatening diseases by stimulating their immune systems.

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