As adults we can generally expect to succumb to between two and four common cold viruses over the course of a year (usually during the winter months) but babies, with their immature immune  systems, are far more susceptible and it's not unusual

Scientists at the Imperial College in London, working with an Australian university, have found that babies who experience what is termed a 'lower respiratory viral infection' like a cold, or who have an allergic sensitivity, are more likely to go

Taking Omega-3 fish oil supplements in pregnancy may prevent your baby from getting colds for the first six months, a new study has found.Babies whose mums took a particular Omega-3 acid during pregnancy were found to have fewer colds and got over

No matter what the season, new parents will always worry that their baby is too hot or too cold. As you get to know your own child, you will discover what their own needs are – some babies will wriggle and cry when they get a little too hot

to your book-sharing time with your child.Up and up the blocks go, until oops, Elly gets the sneezes and they come tumbling down! The chums put the big pink elephant to bed to get over his cold, but then what should happen? Pato gets the sneezes too

In winter it is easy for babies to pick up colds and runny noses just like the rest of the family. For ideas about how to keep sickness at bay, make sure you check out our tips for winter family health. If a baby less than six weeks old develops a

darkness descends). This can be affected by various factors: a number of exterior walls around the room will make it colder, a smaller room without a large window may retain more of its heat – so don't assume your baby's room is as hot or as cold as your

up to six bottles, but small ones take two bottles, and microwave bags take one bottle at a time for quick fix solutions.Some people use cold-water sterlising. This is popular if you don't plan to do much sterlising and don't want to go to the expense

for signs of dryness and irritation and take preventative action where you can. Pick up some tips on on winter skin care for your baby. Colds and staying healthyWhile you'll be naturally most concerned with the health of your children, winter health is a

It's not always easy to know how to dress your baby in winter. One minute it's freezing and you want to keep him warm, the next minute you're inside a shopping centre, on a stuffy bus or at a friend's house and you need to peel off the layers