Meringue mountainSuitable from 1yMakes 12Ingredients:300g caster sugar150g egg whites (from about 5 large eggs)pink food colouringblue food colouring1tbs cocoaedible silver balls and coloured sprinklesYou'll also need two solid baking trays, lined with baking parchmentPreheat ove...

Mummy I'm hot!' Children run a temperature at the drop of a hat. It's simply a sign your baby's fighting an infection, but taking steps to treat it will make her feel a lot better. Normal body temperature is around 37°C and a high temperature

Whether they are caused by a knock while playing, something which has been pushed inside their nostril or a little too much picking! Here's how to treat it properly.If your child has a nosebleed, it’s important that you stay calm. He may get upset

Burns from a hot kitchen appliance can happen no matter how vigilant you are. If your child is burned:Place the burn under cool running water for at least 10 minutes as this reduces the ‘cooking effect’ of the burn. You can also try to distract him with songs or games.If you do n...

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You need to reassure your child constantly and remain calm. Distressing as it is for both of you, remember that young bones heal fast. If you suspect your little one has broken something, you should:1. Immobilise the injury with a cushion, item of clothing or something similar a...

It’s very disturbing to see, but it isn’t normally serious in the long term. Your little one may become stiff, appear to go unconscious, and his arms and legs may twitch. If your child shows any of these symptoms you should:1. NOT restrain him, but protect him from injury by su...

DO OFFERBread / dry toast fingersMashed potatoBanana Plain rice or pastaDON'T OFFERSugary, spicy or rich foods. Keep everything stomach-calmingly bland.Fruit juice/squash/flat lemonade - too much sugar can stimulate diarrhoea.Sports/electrolyte drinks - these are for adults only ...

Classic Whoopie PiesMakes 8IngredientsFor the pies:125g (4 ½ oz) butter or margarine, softened200g (7oz) light brown sugar1 large egg, beaten350g (12oz) plain flour50g (2oz) cocoa powder5.25ml (1 ¼ tsp) Dr Oetker Bicarbonate of Soda1.25ml (½ tsp) salt250ml (9fl.oz) low fat butter...

Many parents are over-treating fevers, giving paracetamol, (found in Calpol), and ibuprofen, as soon as their child’s temperature inches above normal. But fevers in youngsters are usually caused by viruses that go away without medicine and without