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Measles In Babies: What To Look Out For

Measles is a highly infectious illness that is most common among children and babies. It is caused by a virus that replicates in the throat and nose of the person affected.

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Meningitis In Babies: Signs And Symptoms

Meningitis is an infection that commonly affects babies. If you are concerned that your baby has contracted this infection, this blog is here to help.
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Why Vaccines Are Important For Children

Vaccines are one of our most effective health interventions. Although our immune system is our body’s natural defence barrier, it often needs strengthening with vaccines to help us bypass the risks that come with dangerous infections.

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Chickenpox In Babies: Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment

Chickenpox is a condition that regularly affects babies and young children. Click to find out about what Chickenpox is and what you can do to help your baby.

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Early language development in babies and toddlers

Over their first year of life and long before any actual words appear, babies are working hard to develop key communication skills.

Newborn baby getting a diaper change

Nappy rash: Do’s and Don’ts

Nappy rash is a common skin condition among babies and toddlers. It’s not harmful to your child but it can be painful for them if it isn’t cared for properly.
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How to tell if your child has a urinary tract infection

Urinary tract infections (UTI’s) are a common problem in children, but it is often hard to know if your child has one or not, especially if you have a younger infant.
A teenage girl and her mother are holding their thumbs up to a laptop screen

How much screen time is healthy for kids?

How Much Screen Time For Kids Is Healthy? Nowadays, children of all ages are getting more screen time than ever before. And here at Childhealthy,…
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10 Top Tips for using dummies or pacifiers

Dummies are convenient to have on hand when your little one needs something to suck on and they can be used for more than just soothing.
a child with a nosebleed

When to worry about nosebleeds

Nosebleeds can look alarming to parents and children alike. But most of the time, they are a minor injury that’s completely harmless and can be easily treated at home.
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Childhealthy’s Guide to Worms

Threadworms are a type of worm that can live in your child’s intestines. They’re not dangerous, but they can be uncomfortable for your child.
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What is jaundice in babies?

Jaundice is a common condition that affects many newborns. The good news is that it’s usually harmless and goes away on its own.
A little girl blowing on a dandelion

How to protect your child’s skin in the sun

Protecting your child’s skin in the sun can be hard. But keeping them out of the sun can be even harder!
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How to deal with heatstroke in children

Heatstroke is a condition caused by the body overheating, usually due to prolonged exposure to – or physical exertion in – high temperatures.

a little boy with chickenpox

Childhealthy’s complete guide to chickenpox

Chickenpox, also known as Varicella, is a viral infection that causes unpleasant symptoms such as a typical skin rash, fever, headache and fatigue.
A little girl potty training with her stuffed toy

Poo dilemmas: How to help a constipated baby.

It’s important to know the signs for constipation, so you can identify it early on and help your baby before it becomes an even bigger problem.
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Everything you need to know about potty training.

It can be hard to know when to start potty training your child. That’s why we’re here with advice that will help you make an informed decision about when’s the best time for your child
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What is a high temperature for a child?

It’s important to know what is considered normal and what isn’t, so here is all the advice and information you need from Childhealthy.
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The ultimate guide to baby milestones, from birth to 1 year.

From those first smiles and chuckles to baby’s first steps, those first moments in your baby’s life are so precious.
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Baby’s First Solid Food: What You Need To Know

Many parents feel apprehensive as starting solids generates a lot of questions about what to feed your baby, when and how much.

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