Need eyes in the back of your head? Read up on health and safety tips, from coughs and colds, to bumps and bruises, and know exactly what to do in an emergency.

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Five minute guide to chickenpox
Our no-nonsense guide to all you need to know
25 April 2012

How to treat your child's burn
Advice on how to treat your child's burn from the British Red Cross

Help your toddler get active
Toddlers need three hours exercise a day, say experts

How to treat broken bones
Broken bones in young children are more common than you might think. Here is what to do…

Garden safety tips
It’s the season to play outdoors, so here’s how to give your garden a toddler safety check.

Keep toddlers safe around dogs
Children love to say hello to four legged friends, here’s some tips on how to be safe.

Prime Minister's kids have nits
This latest outbreak is proof that lice can strike anyone, at any time...

How to treat nosebleeds
Most children get nosebleeds from time to time, so here's what to do...

Avoid catching a family cold
Families with children catch 5 times more colds than those without.

Fun in the sun
Keep your little one safe and happy in the sun with these fun and practical buys

Treating a toddler tummy upset
Diarrhoea and vomiting is pretty grim for both the patient and the carer! But once the clean-up operation is complete and your little one feels like eating again...

Coping with your child's eczema
It's stressful having a child with eczema - here's how to cope.

Seven safer sun rules every mum should know
Expert advice to help see your child through the summer.

My toddler's got threadworms
What are threadworms? Here's how to avoid and get rid of them.

Dealing with impetigo
Impetigo is a skin infection that looks nasty but can be easily treated.

Do pets and kids mix?
Good reasons why having a pet can improve your child's health.

Keep hay fever at bay
If your toddler is prone to hay fever, take these simple steps to control it.

Looking after their feet
Here's why you should get your baby's feet measured professionally once they start walking.

Be meningitis aware
Could you spot the symptoms of meningitis?

Beat tummy bugs
Don't let tummy upsets spoil your child's fun this summer

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