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How do I know what’s wrong?

As a parent you will probably already be very good at noticing when something is not quite right with your child. However, deciding exactly what is wrong can be more difficult and often assessing young [...]

What Medicines Can I Give My Child?

Since infant’s bodies deal with medicines differently to adults, many drugs are not suitable for them. Some are not recommended because clinical trials have not proven their safety and effectiveness in children and some are [...]

Home Hygiene

Protecting children from infections
Babies and young children are more likely to pick up harmful infections than older children or adults because their immune systems are still developing. They are also more likely to be seriously ill as a result. Timely immunisations can prevent some of the most dangerous diseases, but frequent family hand washing and [...]

How to Choose a Nappy

There are a huge variety of nappies on the market, so choosing which to use can be bewildering even if it’s not your first baby. And of course, as your baby grows and develops their needs change – and their nappy needs to keep up! A variety of brands supply disposable nappies which claim to [...]