Diarrhoea in babies and children is common, but can be serious if your child becomes dehydrated. Learn about the symptoms of diarrhoea and how to treat it.

Gastroenteritis (gastro) is an infection of your baby’s digestive system. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of gastro in infants.

Common childhood illnesses include colds, flu, ear infections, diarrhoea, stomach bugs, and respiratory infections, often treatable with rest and care.

Just what can you expect to see in your baby's nappy? What you find may surprise you, but your baby's poo can tell you a lot about their health.

Babies have very delicate skin and need changing soon after they wet themselves or passed a stool (poo) to prevent nappy rash and stop them from smelling.

Growing up in northern Australia can be a magical and safe experience. But parents need to be aware of the risks posed by life in the tropics.

It may not sound like fun, but checking your baby's poos and wees will help monitor their health and wellbeing.

While most medicines are safe to take while breastfeeding, some can affect your baby. Learn out more about medicines and breastfeeding here.

Here is some helpful guidance on how to tell if your child is unwell, common symptoms of childhood illnesses and when you should seek further advice.

Babies become dehydrated when their body loses more fluids than they take in. If your baby has signs of severe dehydration, get urgent medical help.