Rashes in babies and children
Many things can cause a rash in babies and children, and they’re often nothing to worry about.
The NHS provide support for identifying some of the common rashes in babies and children.
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NHS: Rashes in babies and childrenNHS vaccinations and when to have them
It’s important that vaccines are given on time for the best protection. Check the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by and contact your GP.
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NHS vaccinations and when to have themStart for Life
Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
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Start for LifeSEND and You
SEND and You support parents, carers, children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, along with their parents and carers in BNSSG.
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www.sendandyou.org.ukHappy Maps
The aim of HappyMaps is to signpost parents to mental health resources for their children.
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www.happymaps.co.ukHandi Paediatric App
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Musgrove Park Hospital
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HANDi Paediatric
HANDi has been developed by the paediatric team at Musgrove Park Hospital to provide expert support to parents/carers and medical professionals looking after children with the most common childhood illnesses:
Diarrhoea (gastroenteritis)
Chesty child (wheeze and asthma)
Chesty baby (bronchiolitis)
High temperature
Abdominal pain
Common newborn problems
Parent/carer guidance includes illness specific home assessment guidelines, signposting to the appropriate local healthcare setting, and illness information. Each of the 6 most common childhood illnesses has a Home Care Plan to help parents/carers provide the best support for their child.
Assessment guidelines are provided for healthcare professionals in the community and in the hospital environment. Guidelines have been developed using a traffic light system that guides professionals to the most appropriate healthcare advice, support or referral for the individual child. These integrated guidelines should help parents/carers feel that they are getting consistent advice wherever and whenever their child is seen.
Child health
Page published: 9 May 2023
Last updated: 13 March 2025