Download our new Lancs Child and Family app!
Our new family-focused app gives lots of information and advice.
Our new family-focused app gives lots of information and advice.
Your NHS Guide to Childhood Illnesses – know what to do, what to look for, and where to go
‘Bliss’ Common infectious illnesses – colds and flu, tummy bugs, and other illnesses to look out for in your premature or sick baby
Healthy stools – Stool chart here checks for jaundice.
Also see Facebook’s Baby Poo Gallery – A resource for parents and healthcare professionals to discover what kinds of poo are normal, expected, or unusual based on the age and feeding method of the infant.
Trust your instincts.
It can be difficult to tell when a baby or toddler is seriously ill, but the main thing is to trust your instincts.
You know better than anyone else what your child is usually like, so you’ll know when something is seriously wrong.
Baby Check features 19 simple checks that parents can do if their baby is showing signs of illness. Each check tests for a different symptom and when completed, a score is calculated that tells parents or carers how ill their baby is. The app then lets parents know whether their baby needs to see a doctor or health professional.
Download for FREE from Google Play or the App Store.
111 online service or call 111.
This is a free number to call when you have an urgent healthcare need that isn’t a life-threatening situation. Following a short assessment NHS 111 will direct you to the right service, at the right time and as close to your home as possible.
Call 999 for an ambulance if your child:
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