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Sun safety for children
Exposing your child to too much sun may increase their risk of skin cancer later in life. Sunburn can also cause considerable pain and discomfort in the short term. That's why babies and children need to have their skin protected between March and October in…How effective is emergency contraception?
It depends which type of emergency contraception you use and how soon you use it. There are two methods of emergency contraception: the emergency contraceptive pill - or morning-after pill - known as Levonelle or ellaOne the copper IUD (intrauterine device, or coil) Emergency contraception prevents pregnancy if…How to resuscitate a child
Below is the full detailed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) sequence for infants (babies under a year old) and children. It's highly recommended that every parent goes on a first aid course, as it makes this process much easier to understand and remember. In a life-threatening emergency, dial 999. If…Children with a serious condition or special needs
Find out what support is available, and how to get it, if your child has a serious condition or special needs. Learning that your child has a disability or illness is bound to be stressful and upsetting. It's a good idea to get as much information as…Food allergies in babies
Babies are more likely to develop allergies if there's a history of eczema, asthma, hay fever or food allergies (known together as atopy) in the family. If your baby has a family history of these conditions, breastfeeding your baby exclusively (breast milk only) for the first six months will…Baby and toddler safety
Each year 40,000 under-fives are admitted to hospital following accidents, and lots of these accidents are preventable. Here's how to protect your baby or toddler from some of the commonest accidents that affect young children. Choking Suffocation Strangulation Falls in babies Falls in toddlers Poisoning Burns…Help your baby enjoy new foods
Once your baby is eating solids it's important to give them as many different healthy foods as you can. This way they're more likely to keep eating them as they grow up. It's a great habit to get into, and one that will hopefully…Baby teething symptoms
When it comes to teething, all babies are different. But your baby will probably get their first tooth some time during their first year. Keep reading to find out how to spot when your baby is teething and what order your baby's teeth are likely to appear in.…How to take your baby's temperature
A normal temperature in babies and children is about 36.4C (97.5F), but this can vary slightly. A fever is usually considered to be a temperature of 38C (100.4F) or above. Your baby may have a fever if they: feel hotter than usual to the touch -…