18-24 months articles Show All Showing 33 articles What is flat head syndrome (plagiocephaly or brachycephaly)? Eight facts about baby and newborn coughs and colds First aid: what to do if your child starts choking Diarrhoea and vomiting in babies How to treat children’s burns and scalds Childhood illnesses: six tips for how to prevent them Postnatal depression, baby blues and emotions after giving birth Meningitis in babies and children What to do if your child has a temperature or a fever How do you write a will? First aid: for a child having a febrile seizure Top tips for parents with two children under two First aid: what to do if your child is unresponsive and not breathing Toddler tantrums: the facts and how to cope Breastfeeding: why babies may bite and how to stop it Baby slings and carriers: a guide Which baby carrier, wrap or sling is best for me? Your baby’s development: communication and play Has my baby started teething? the signs to look out for Your baby’s development 18-21 months Sun safety for kids Your toddler’s first words: helping them along Dehydration in children: what to watch for How can family and friends support breastfeeding? What’s the best age gap between siblings? How can you encourage a child’s language development? How to help your toddler talk Reading to your child: what’s the fuss about? Top tips to keep your baby warm in winter Your baby’s development 21–24 months Raising a bilingual baby or child: 8 tips for how to do it How and when do babies develop social skills? Games and play for development: 18-24 months