Parents of young children – quick links

Common childhood illnesses: The ‘Healthier Together’ website provides you with information to help keep your child safe and healthy, as well as helping you decide what to do when your child is unwell. https://www.what0-18.nhs.uk/

For Vaccination information there is a very informative website or App Vaccine Knowledge App – Apple

For information about managing your baby’s crying have a look at this website: ICON

•  I – infant crying is normal
• C – comforting methods can cope
• O – it’s OK to walk away
• N – never, ever shake a baby

Prefer an App: try ‘the essential guide for new dads, developed with the NHS’  DadPad App – Apple or DadPad App – Android

This booklet gives information about self treatment of coughs, cold, earache and sore throats. It also gives advice on when to seek further help about these conditions : When should I worry?

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