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...child has a dislocated shoulder, do not try to put it back in place yourself. you could cause more damage and more pain to your child. support the arm and shoulder with a sling and take your child to...

dislocated elbow how to tell if you child’s elbow has been dislocated if your child has fallen on to their elbow, it can be dislocated; this means the bone has been dislodged out of place. your...

...child is very fussy, has greasy stools that are very foul smelling, or if he is not gaining weight well, then your paediatrician might be more aggressive in looking for a medical cause for your...

nappy rash how to cope with, treat and avoid your baby getting nappy rash most children will get nappy rash at some point during their first couple of years. it doesn't mean you failed as a mum...

diabetes living with a child that has diabetes and understanding how it affect them diabetes is a serious disease that affects the level of sugar or glucose in the blood. diabetes is chronic but can...

...children learn one or two words before they even turn one, and they’ll probably pick up a few more along the way, but it isn’t until your child turns two that she’ll really start...

dehydration parents need to ensure their children are properly hydrated. here are the signs of dehydration to be on the lookout for… as babies and children are more prone to dehydration than...

dandruff how to deal with your child’s dandruff dandruff in young children is very rare. most often what you think is dandruff is something else. dandruff is caused by an overgrowth of a fungus...

cystic fibrosis living with a cf child cystic fibrosis (cf) is a genetic disease in which a faulty gene affects the movement of sodium chloride (salt) in and out of certain cells. a child with cf will...

cuts and scrapes dealing with those everyday cuts and scrapes your child gets cuts and scrapes can be a daily occurrence with some toddlers. knowing the best way to treat them will lessen the chance...

croup how to spot the symptoms that your child has croup croup, which is usually the result of a viral infection, causes the larynx and trachea to swell, resulting in a deep bark-like cough. most...

...child has a cough that doesn’t seem to get better after one week, you should probably contact the doctor. here are some other things to look out for: if a child is less than 3 months old and has...

constipation prevent your child from getting constipated by making dietary adjustments if your toddler suffers from constipation, there are several things you can do before you resort to over the...

...children will contract at least six colds per year. knowing the difference between a cold and more serious illness, such as the flu, is vital to providing the care that is needed. if your toddler has...

cold sores how to treat your child’s cold sore and prevent them from getting them in the future cold sores, or fever blisters, are fluid filled blisters that appear on or around the lips. they...

chest pain how to tell if your child’s chest pain is serious or minor and understanding what might cause it chest pain in a child is unlikely due to a serious heart condition, but there are...

chalazion recognizing that your child has a chalazion and taking action to treat it a chalazion (pronounced kuh-lay-zee-uhn) is a bump or nodule located on the eyelid. it is caused by the oils in a...

using a car seat on a plane how to use your car seat on a plane to ensure your child’s safety although a car seat on an airplane is not required, it is strongly recommended. children up to 24...

canker sores how to give your child relief from a canker sore a canker sore is an ulcer in the mouth that is not serious, but painful. a canker sore will appear as a round white or yellowish open sore...

buying guide: safety there are plenty of products on the market designed for baby and toddler safety, and it’s worth investing in them as your child grows. keeping a baby or a toddler safe is a...