Paediatric Nurse Sarah Hunstead explains what fever is, when you need to be concerned, and what to do if your baby or child has a fever.

I guess that’s why they call it the blues – breath holding episodes in toddlers.
Breath holding episodes are common in children aged 6 months to 6 years. Although they are frightening to watch, your child is not harmed in any way. Breath-holding spells can happen after your child has had a fright, minor injury, a tantrum or they are upset.