How to care for a sick child

This week on Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we are talking about common illnesses in babies and children and how to help look after a sick child with our Paediatrician Expert Dr Lexi Frydenberg.We discuss:How many colds and viruses we can expect our children to have each yearHow to know if your child has a cold or it is something to be more concerned aboutHow to know if you should stay home or go to the doctor or go to emergency when you have a sick childWhat the red flags are with sick children Dr Lexi’s top tips for managing fever, cough and runny nose in infantsDr Lexi’s top tips for looking after a child with gastroThe essentials every parent needs to have in their medicine cabinet Dehydration. Dr Lexi’s tips for parents on how to get fluid into a sick child at homeDr Lexi’s top tips for parents trying to manage sickness in their homeNever forget Parents You've Got This Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social: Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook: @parentsyouvegotthis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.auCredits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got ThisThank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space