Child Health
Rashes in babies and children
Many things can cause a rash in babies and children, and they’re often nothing to worry about.
The NHS provide support for identifying some of the common rashes in babies and children.
Website NHS: Rashes in babies and children
NHS vaccinations and when to have them
It’s important that vaccines are given on time for the best protection. Check the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by and contact your GP.
Website NHS vaccinations and when to have them
Start for Life
Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
Website Start for Life
Is my child too ill for school?
When your child is unwell, it can be hard deciding whether to keep them off school. These simple guidelines should help.
Website www.nhs.uk
Infant Feeding
All babies feed differently and all will have their different habits and patterns. This is why it’s quite difficult to say what is normal this leaflet contains an explanation of the main sorts of feeding problems and what they mean.
Download Infant feeding leaflet (PDF)
Children’s Centres
There are a number of children’s centres across Manchester that offer a variety of friendly activities, events, help and support to families of children aged 0 to 5 years with advice on parenting, local childcare options and access to specialist services for families, baby massage sessions, breastfeeding support, stay and play opportunities.
Website Find your nearest children’s centre
Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is a common chest infection in young children. It usually occurs in children under 12 months of age. To find out more about the signs and symptoms and how to manage it
Download Bronchiolitis leaflet – Central Manchester Children’s Hospital (PDF)
Health Visitors
Manchester Health Visiting Service offers comprehensive advice and support to parents and carers of children from pre-birth to four and a half years. A health visitor is a registered nurse or midwife with specialist additional qualifications in child, family and public health who offers a range of advice and information on feeding, parenting skills, sleeping and healthy eating and a whole lot more.
Website Manchester Health Visiting Service MLCO
Coughs in Children
This leaflet contains information about how to look after a child who has a cough (not due to asthma).
Download Coughs in children (PDF)
Fever in Children
A fever is a high temperature. As a general rule, a temperature of 38ºC (100.4ºF) or above is a fever.
Website nhs.uk
Download Fever In children leaflet (PDF)
Creative Arts for Health
SEND @ Manchester Museum Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) early openings before the general public and with a quiet room available.
Baby Social @ Manchester Art Gallery Baby Social is a welcoming group for new parents and carers to connect in the exciting sensory setting of their new Things of the Least exhibition.
Creative Workshops @ Manchester Art Gallery Manchester Art Gallery hold different workshops throughout the year. Take a look on their website to find something fun for you an the family.
Common Childhood Illnesses
All children experience common illnesses like coughs, colds and chickenpox and having a fever is often a normal part of this. Treating your child’s illness yourself or with advice and medicines from your local pharmacy can often be the easiest and quickest way to help your child feel better. Be prepared by keeping at home what you need, for example paracetamol, a digital thermometer and plasters. Antibiotics are not needed for every illness and using them unnecessarily means they are less likely to work when we need them and could expose your child to side effects.
Childhood illness visual guide
Children’s Eczema
An NHS nurse was asked what advice they’d give to parents of children with Eczema – and this is what they said.
Download Children’s eczema leaflet (PDF)
