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  1. Allergies

      Managing and understanding your child’s allergy 50% of children in the UK have allergies. For parents it is a learning curve in understanding what to avoid and how to control and manage the allergy. Find out as much as you can. There are many…
  2. Coughs, colds & flu

    Coughs, colds & flu are not usually serious You will probably find when your child starts mixing with other children they get lots of coughs, colds and sniffles. There are some good things about this though as it helps the body build up a natural…
  3. Fever

    Fever is a part of the body’s natural response A child with a significant fever will have a body temperature above 38°C. Your child may also feel tired, look pale, have a poor appetite, be irritable, have a headache or other aches and pains and feel…
  4. Bonding and attachment

    Helping children thrive The bond (attachment, connection) is the unique emotional relationship between you and your baby. If a parent or carer is responsive to a baby’s signals or cues and communicates with them from birth onwards, a baby will develop a secure attachment. Communication…
  5. Baby blues

    Our children’s health is closely linked As parents whether you are a single parent, a mum, dad or carer we all want to do what’s best to keep our children safe, fit and well. However, it can be easy to forget about our own health…
  6. Sticky eyes & eye care

    ‘Sticky eyes’ are common in newborn babies and young children while their tear ducts are developing. You may see some sticky stuff in the corner of the eyes or their eyelashes may be stuck together. It normally clears up on its own, but you may…
  7. Sleeping

    Patience, praise and peace There are many different reasons why babies do not sleep. It is normal for a baby at six weeks old not to sleep through the night. Feel confident in yourself to know whether your child is really distressed or just restless.…
  8. Nappy rash, cradle cap & eczema

    A common problem that’s easy to treat Nappy rash Nappy rash is very common and can affect lots of babies. It is usually caused when your baby's skin comes into contact with wetness that collects in their nappy. A nappy rash causes your baby's skin…
  9. Flat head syndrome

    Sleep on his back and let him play on his tummy Flat head syndrome can occur in the womb or can be caused by a baby sleeping, resting and playing in one position. Many babies develop a flattened head when they are a few months…
  10. Jaundice

    What is newborn jaundice? Jaundice is a common condition in newborn babies that causes yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes. In black and brown-skinned babies, the yellowing may be more difficult to see and visible only in the palms of the…

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