Hand washing is also one of the most important ways to prevent the spread of infection by the accumulation of germs on your hands.

You don't need to bathe your baby every day but you should wash their face, neck, hands and bottom carefully every day.

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common viral illness mainly affecting children under 10 years old but sometimes affecting older children and adults.

Step-by-step guide on how to hand express breast milk.

Learn how to express milk from your breasts by hand or with a pump. Expressed breast milk can be stored and fed to your baby later.

Information for pregnant women and parents on how to keep you and your family safe from COVID-19.

Information about COVID-19, how it affects your pregnancy and what you can do to protect yourself.

A special care nursery (SCN) is where your newborn baby can get stronger while being cared for by specially trained staff. Read more about the SCN.

Learn the signs that your child may be ready for school, and read about how to prepare them to start school with skills and confidence.

Find out how babies and children catch mumps, the symptoms, how to treat your child at home, and when to have them vaccinated against mumps.