Your baby's health
If your baby becomes ill, don't panic. It's normal for babies to get sick from time to time. But, in most cases, it's a common ailment that you can treat with the proper care or medication.
If you are worried, contact your GP or NHS 111. Take your child to your nearest NHS walk-in centre or accident and emergency in urgent cases.
Immunisations
Vaccines are the most effective way to prevent infectious diseases. Vaccinations protect you and your child from many serious and potentially deadly diseases.
Illness
Sleep and crying
A healthy start
Teething and looking after your baby's teeth
First aid and safer sleeping
Learn what to do if your child has an accident and read the latest safety advice. Visit the NHS guide.
Visit the Health Visiting Service for information about safer sleep and SIDS.