Winter Health Advice for Parents and Expectant Mothers (London)

#Health & Wellbeing

Basch Helps

6 months ago

👶 Supporting Your Baby or Child in Winter

Basch Helps · 2026-05-06T18:50:46+00:00

### **Preventing Illness** * Dress your child appropriately for the weather (layers work best) * Keep babies warm, but avoid overheating * Wash hands regularly, especially after nursery or school ### **Common Winter Illnesses** Children may experience: * Coughs and colds * Fever * Chest infections * Viral illnesses 👉 Most are mild — but always seek advice if you’re unsure. ### **When to Seek Help** Contact a GP, NHS 111, or seek urgent help if your child: * Has difficulty breathing * Has a high or persistent fever * Is unusually drowsy or unresponsive

Preventing Illness

Dress your child appropriately for the weather (layers work best)
Keep babies warm, but avoid overheating
Wash hands regularly, especially after nursery or school

Common Winter Illnesses

Children may experience:

Coughs and colds
Fever
Chest infections
Viral illnesses

👉 Most are mild — but always seek advice if you’re unsure.

When to Seek Help

Contact a GP, NHS 111, or seek urgent help if your child:

Has difficulty breathing
Has a high or persistent fever
Is unusually drowsy or unresponsive