First aid advice guides

Feel better prepared to deal with childhood illnesses, rashes and minor emergencies in the home with our expert advice.

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What childhood rash is this?

How to identify common rashes in infants, including measles, chickenpox and scarlet fever – plus, how to treat the symptoms

11 October 2024

The only guide you'll ever need to babyproof your home

Identify the areas in your house you must babyproof to let your child explore safely, plus what to do if there's an accident

2 December 2024

Insect bites and stings: how to identify and treat them

We explain what to look out for if your child has an insect bite or sting – plus how to relieve insect bite and sting symptoms

14 May 2025

9 things every parent needs to know about chickenpox

What is chickenpox, how is it spread and how do you treat it? We give you the facts about this common childhood illness

9 December 2024

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