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Common illnesses

Your little one will have their fair share of snuffles, bugs and more. Find out about common illnesses and how to look after them.

Common illnesses articles

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worried mum
My baby won’t stop crying – coping with colic symptoms
Baby thermometer
What to do if your child has a temperature or a fever
Mother holding crying baby
Eight facts about baby and newborn coughs and colds
Mother holding toddler
Diarrhoea and vomiting in babies
Child not feeling well with mum
Childhood illnesses: six tips for how to prevent them
Mum holding baby
Bronchiolitis in babies
baby in snow suit
Top tips to keep your baby warm in winter
Baby temperature
Fever treatment at home
Caring for a child with diarrhoea and vomiting
Caring for a child with diarrhoea and vomiting

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