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Cradle cap is not contagious and it is not caused by poor hygiene or bad parenting.

Despite the unsavoury reputation, a pinworm infection (worms) is relatively harmless and easily treated.

Most babies get nappy rash at some stage, no matter how well they are cared for.

A chest infection affects your lungs, either in the larger airways (bronchitis) or in the smaller air sacs (pneumonia).

Allergy occurs when the body overreacts to a 'trigger' that is harmless to most people.

Bedwetting is a problem for many children and punishing them for it will only add to their distress.

Cysts may be as small as a blister or large enough to hold litres of fluid.

Mild vomiting is normal in most babies and improves over time.

Good personal hygiene is essential to prevent the spread of hand, foot and mouth disease to others, both for those infected and their carers.

Bronchiolitis is a common chest infection in babies under 6 months of age