According to the Child Accident prevention trust ‘ Every day, 45 children under five are admitted to hospital following a serious fall’....

Children can have breathing problems at any time of the year, but A & E departments tend to see a rise of cases in the Autumn and Winter...

Many people out there may have heard of burn stories or perhaps had their own experience, but the fact remains there is much confusion...

Let’s talk first aid kits! An essential item every household should have, especially if you have little ones because we all know how...

Winter is a wonderful time to get out and explore our natural world, with fresh air and exercise to help boost your mood - and with...

What is a febrile convulsion? Febrile convulsions, or seizures, are fits that can happen when a child has a high temperature, usually...

You may have heard of sepsis, but would you recognise it in your child? Often called the ‘silent killer’ because so little is known about...

We’re in the thick of cold and flu season right now – and feverish kids are a worry for parents. But try not to panic – strange as it may...

How do you know when your child is seriously ill? At what point should you seek medical advice? These are the questions I’m asked most...

Fact: many parents are so worried about the possibility of their baby choking that they are reluctant to introduce lumps or finger foods...

One of the most common reasons for children to be taken to A&E? Accidental poisoning. In the UK alone approximately 28,000 children are...

The summer holidays are nearly here; time to spend some quality time with the kids and hopefully enjoy some lovely weather! However, it...