First aid advice guides

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

4 articles

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

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

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

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