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The large majority of children go through infancy in good health. Most of them will have occasional minor health problems, but very few infants develop serious illnesses. However despite all your care, your baby will sometimes become ill. You will want to find a way to make her feel better…

There are a few items that can be handy when it comes to caring for your child.

Jaundice, also known as icterus, is common in newborns. It causes the whites of the eyes and the skin to turn yellow. This colouration is due to the accumulation of an orange pigment called bilirubin in the blood.

Thrush is an oral yeast infection caused by the fungus Candida albicans. It is usually not painful and often disappears by itself. To prevent thrush from coming back, sterilize objects that come into contact with your baby’s mouth (bottle nipples, pacifiers, rattles) in boiling water…

Small pimples, redness, and other types of skin rashes are common in babies. They are seldom serious and usually disappear on their own. However, some skin problems can be a sign of more serious problems, in which case you should see a health professional.

Children under two can sometimes have eye problems. Most commonly, their eyes can be red, sticky, or watery, or they can be cross eyed.

Allergies are not common in young children so they are hard to diagnose. If you suspect that your child has an allergy, you can consult your doctor.

Many parents have the impression that their youngster is always sick. Young children are very vulnerable to germs (viruses and bacteria) that cause infections like the common cold and gastroenteritis (stomach flu), because their immune system, which protects them against germs, is not developed…

The child has a fever if his rectal temperature (in the rectum) is 38.0°C (100.4°F) or higher.

Many children develop fever and a rash (pimples or red patches, or both) at the same time. This could be a sign of a contagious infection. Most of these infections are caused by viruses and last a few days. They go away by themselves and have no long-term effects.