First aid advice guides

Feel better prepared to deal with minor emergencies in the home by using our first aid kit checklist and learning some baby first aid skills.

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Baby first aid: everything you need to know

Find out what should be in your first aid kit, what to do with a minor injury or in a medical emergency, and your options for doing a first aid course

11 June 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

1 August 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

1 July 2024

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

4 June 2024

What childhood rash is this?

Identify common rashes and viral rashes, including measles, chickenpox or eczema. Plus how to treat the rash and relieve any symptoms

30 May 2024

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