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...child is having trouble breathing, seek medication attention immediately) symptoms burning in the chest after a meal or when lying down sore throat bad taste in the mouth possible vomiting likely...

...child is having trouble breathing, seek medication attention immediately) symptoms vomiting after taking certain medications or combinations of medications likely cause medication side effects...

...child has been bitten or scratched by a cat on hand or arm mild fever headache fatigue poor appetite likely cause cat scratch disease...

...child awake likely cause scabies symptoms rash of blisters that may burst and expose wet reddish skin underneath scabs that are itchy and crust over rash is most often located around the nose and...

...child abuse symptoms stiffness, swelling, and pain in joints that lasts for at least six weeks pain is worse in the morning likely cause juvenile rheumatoid arthritis...

...child awake likely cause scabies symptoms rash of blisters that may burst and expose wet reddish skin underneath scabs that are itchy and crust over rash is most often located around the nose and...

...child’s ribs will move inward when breathing likely cause: bronchitis/respiratory syncytial virus (rsv) symptoms throat pain fever chills swollen glands in the neck tonsils may be swollen...

...children) symptoms hives swelling eczema laboured breathing wheezing vomiting or diarrhoea symptoms worsen after eating likely cause: food allergy (if your child is having trouble breathing, seek...

...child’s ribs will move inward when breathing likely cause bronchitis/respiratory syncytial virus (rsv) symptoms sever cold symptoms (see colds) come on abruptly runny or stuffy nose dry cough...

...child is having trouble breathing, seek medication attention immediately) symptoms irritation of the throat persistent cough wheezing allergy or asthma symptoms that worsen likely cause environmental...

puncture wounds if your child receives a puncture wound, the first thing you should do is wash your hands, and take a good look at the injured area. if your child receives a puncture wound, the first...

how to raise an avid reader a love of books and reading is one of the most important, and valuable gifts you can give your child. as a parent, you probably realise that a love of reading is going to...

fun play dates play dates with very young children are an important learning tool for social development, but there are ways you can make them more fun and easier for everyone. even if your toddler is...

frostbite what to do when your child gets frostbite and how to prevent this from happening frostbite occurs when skin and tissue becomes frozen. the condition can be dangerous if not treated. the...

...child is likely to be trying new things. however, while it’s safe to let your child try most of the things you eat, there are a few things you should avoid. first, there’s low fat or...

food allergies you can learn to recognise the symptoms of a food allergy in your toddler. you can learn to recognise the symptoms of a food allergy in your child. most of the time, when a food allergy...

flu and how to recognise it deciding whether your child has a common cold or the flu is difficult because flu symptoms are so similar to cold symptoms. the flu (influenza) is a highly contagious virus...

...children gather are a playground for the flu virus. the best thing to do for your toddler when she has the flu is to make sure that she get lots of rest and drinks plenty of fluids. most times, she...

what is cerebral palsy? cerebral palsy is a disorder that occurs when a child suffers brain damage while in the womb, during labour or within early years of childhood. cerebral palsy is a disorder...

...childcare option for you, it is often difficult to decide between hiring a nanny and placing your child in a crèche. there are many pros and cons to any child care option and it is important to...