Babies' and toddlers' health

Breastfeeding provides all the nutrition your baby needs during their first 6 months of life. Find out all you need to know about breastfeeding.

Most coughs and colds in children are caused by viruses. Find out how to treat your child and prevent them from developing and spreading a cold.

Croup is very common in children under 5 years old. Learn about croup symptoms, treatment, and when to seek urgent medical help.

Track your baby’s growth and learnings with developmental milestones. Discover when to expect progress, recognise issues, and seek professional help.

Fevers are common in children and are usually caused by infection. Find out how to help your child when they have a fever and when to see your doctor.

Does your family have a history of eczema, asthma, hay fever or food allergies? Learn about food allergies in children and how to spot a reaction.

All babies gain weight at different rates. Understand your baby's healthy weight gain with guidelines on feeding, growth and developmental milestones.

Get practical tips on giving your baby or child medicine, measuring doses correctly and what to do if your child have side effects.

Rashes can be red, pink, purple, flat or bumpy, itchy, scaley or pus filled. Read on to learn about the causes and management of various rashes.

Children learn to talk and develop at their own rate, but there are some general patterns of speech development for babies and children. Find out more.

If your child has a serious illness, it's important to get medical attention quickly. Learn how to recognise the symptoms and know what to do.

Most children start toilet training between 2 and 3 years of age. Find out whether your child is ready with these helpful toilet training tips.

Whooping cough is a contagious respiratory infection caused by a bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. Learn about the symptoms and vaccination.