juices, fizzy drinks and milk. An oral hydration powder can also help.3 Monitor your childContact your doctor if your child wees less, has a dry mouth or sunken eyes. Also get advice if a baby is ill for more than 24 hours.4 Isolation rulesKeep your child

such as the stomach flu are often found hiding in the bathroom so ensure this area stays clean as a whistle, using disinfectant products. Other bacteria blackspots can include door handles, the lids of nappy bins and light switches.   Don't miss... more health advice

Opt for a suncream that has a high sun-protection factor (SPF). Try Lavera’s organic SPF20 Baby and Child Sunspray (£18.50 for 200ml at So Organic). And remember, apply suncream even when it is cloudy.4 Dress for comfortNatural fibres, such as cotton, help

they are scrubbing for a decent amount of time. There's no need to use an antibacterial soap.Step 2Encourage your child top wash in-between fingers and and under finger nails (keeping nails short will help minimise accumulation of grime too).Step 3Rinse well, and dry

 to McIntyre, this could help the respiratory tract's mucous membranes to tolerate grass pollen and so reduce symptoms.  For two months before the hayfever season, try giving your child a dessertspoonful of local honey (see Resources, left) with each meal

praise and rewards when she takes her toilet break before bed, or if she helps to change her bed after a night time wetting.5. Establish a routineWhile you are tackling your child’s bedwetting problem, slip-ups are bound to happen so establish