Search results for children
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Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) – sometimes known as 'cot death' – is the sudden, unexpected and unexplained death of an apparently healthy baby.
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Soiling (child pooing their pants)
Read about soiling, which is when a child regularly poos their pants. Find out why it happens and what to do about it.
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Reflux in babies
Find out about reflux, where a baby brings up milk during or soon after a feed.
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Rashes in babies and children
NHS information on common rashes in babies and children, such as chickenpox, eczema, impetigo, ringworm, scabies, slapped cheek syndrome and more.
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Nephrotic syndrome in children
Read about nephrotic syndrome, a condition that causes the kidneys to leak large amounts of protein into the urine.
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Newborn respiratory distress syndrome
Read more about newborn respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS), a serious condition where a newborn baby's lungs cannot provide their body with enough oxygen. It can be treated before or after birth.
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Neonatal herpes (herpes in a baby)
Information on neonatal herpes (herpes in newborn babies), with links to other useful resources.
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Limping in children
Find out more about limping in children, which is usually caused by something minor like a sprain or strain.
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Newborn jaundice
Find out more about jaundice, a common and usually harmless condition in newborn babies that causes yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes.
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Hip pain in children (irritable hip)
Find out about hip pain in children, including what causes it, when to get medical help and how it can be treated.