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  • Prader-Willi syndrome - Management

    Find out how Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is managed. Although it cannot be cured, you’ll be supported by a team of healthcare professionals to help you manage the condition.

  • Childhood cataracts - Diagnosis

    Find out how childhood cataracts are diagnosed with the help of newborn screening, vision tests during early childhood and referral to an ophthalmologist (eye specialist).

  • Foods to avoid giving babies and young children

    Find out what foods to avoid giving babies and young children, including salt, sugar, saturated fat, nuts and eggs.

  • Food allergies in babies and young children

    Find out how to protect your child from food allergies, such as allergies to milk, eggs, wheat, nuts, seeds, and fish and shellfish.

  • Hirschsprung's disease

    Hirschsprung's disease is a rare bowel condition that is mainly diagnosed in babies and young children. Read about the symptoms, causes and treatments.

  • Developmental dysplasia of the hip

    Developmental dysplasia of the hip is a condition where the ball and socket joint of the hips does not properly form in babies and young children.

  • Burns and scalds - Prevention

    Many severe burns and scalds affect babies and young children. The following advice can help reduce the chances of your child having a serious accident.

  • Keeping your baby safe in the sun

    Babies and young children can become ill in very hot weather. Get NHS information on out how to prevent dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke, and sunburn.

  • Tay-Sachs disease

    Tay-Sachs disease is a very rare and usually fatal genetic disorder that causes progressive damage to the nervous system.

  • Croup

    Find out about croup, including the symptoms, what to do if your child has it, and when to get medical help.