attention. If she bumps her head:Apply a cold compress, such as a bag of frozen veg wrapped in a tea towelMonitor your child. If she becomes drowsy or begins to vomit, seek medical advice immediatelyStay calm and comfort herFor more information visit

Always seek immediate medical advice or get your child to a hospital For more information visit the British Red Cross site.

Babies and small children love to put things in their mouths – and you can’t always intervene quickly enough to stop them. In the event of choking, follow these steps:If your baby is choking:Lay him face down along your forearm so his head is lower than his body.With the heel of ...

It’s a parent’s worst nightmare – finding your child with a half-empty bottle of bleach or something similarly toxic. If you suspect he has swallowed some, you should:Call 999 immediatelyTry to figure out what he took, how much he has swallowed, and when he might have taken itRem...

If your child gets an electric shock:If possible, turn off the power. If not, remove the source from your child with a non-conductive item, such as a wooden broom, and stand on dry insulation material such as a telephone directoryTilt her head back and look and feel for breaths. ...

BABYEXPERT PROMOTIONProfessor David Salisbury is the Department of Health’s Director of Immunisation with years of experience working with, researching and giving advice on childhood jabs like MMR. Q: I have a nine year old who didn’t have

.Temperatures can vary quite a lot within the ‘normal’ range. 37.5°C (99.5°F) : High temperature. Keep a watchful eye. 38°C (100.4°F) : Fever. Seek medical advice if your child is under 3 months old. Also offer fluids, and treat with an age-appropriate paracetamol

lasts for more than 48 hours, seek medical advice. Babies under 6m may need medical attention sooner, so seek medical advice. If he's older than 6m, seek medical advice if it lasts over 24 months.

oligomenorrhoea, which is the medical term for infrequent periods.There are a number of possible causes but it is usually due to an imbalance of hormones. This can happen if a woman is very underweight (or does excessive amounts of exercise), is very overweight

, but protect him from injury by surrounding him with blankets and cushions.2. Reduce his temperature by removing clothing and opening windows.3. Seek medical advice if the seizure continues for a prolonged time (most last approximately two minutes).The British