Although most babies, happily, don't suffer serious illness in their early months, it's always good to have an overview of Baby Health & Safety.Baby sickness can be caused quite easily and doesn't always mean your child is seriously unwell. After

not leaving a coat on when you are inside, even if your child is asleep), a raised temperature is not always a cause for alarm.So what are the signs of a dangerously raised temperature?When to call the doctorIf you notice any of the following, call your GP

?Whilst an older child or adult can tell a doctor whether or not they can hear various sounds during a conventional hearing test, it is not possible to reliably get the same information from a smaller child. Thus, a newborn test is preferable to waiting until a

injections (and the BCG injection) are more regularly organised by you making an appointment with your GP. You will be sent a reminder if you haven't organised these.Take your baby's 'red book' along with you so the doctor or nurse can register the date

up protection early in life is important.How can you protect your child from tetanus?The only way to protect against tetanus is by immunisation. Each person needs five jabs of tetanus to be fully protected, though a serious injury that a doctor

, changes of colour and texture are to be expected in your baby's poo. However, if you find your child is not having a bowel movement for days at a time, talk to your doctor, as it might be a food sensitivity that is causing constipation. Left unchecked

health professional. Remember that babies are experiencing many new things in their first year which will sometimes produce a short-lived, harmless physical reaction that often goes unnoticed by the child himself. Sources of allergiesAnyone can develop

this age (some mothers like to have something on hand in case early vaccinations push their baby's temperature up), your doctor might be able to prescribe an infant medicine but you will not going to be able to buy one over the counter at a chemist.If your

and they will be expected to make an appointment to attend. However, if you do not hear anything from your doctor when a certain age and stage passes, call your GP to check.If your baby is due to have a vaccination, but is unwell, you can call your GP's reception

they are expressly permitted by their GP.When to call the doctorIf your child has a bluish appearance around the mouth, his ribs retract severely when he breathes in, he has a temperature over 39°C which does not come down once you have calmed him from a bad bout