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 LifeRelate For Children And Young People
Relate is a confidential space for young people to express their thoughts, feelings and emotions.
It provides a live chat service to connect to a trained counsellor. Relate also provides counselling for children and young people face to face, by phone, and online.
Phone
0300 100 1234
Website
www.relate.org.uk/children-and-young-peoples-counsellingChildren in Wales
Children in Wales is the national umbrella body for organisations and individuals who work with children, young people and their families in Wales.
Phone
0292 034 2434
Email
info@childreninwales.org.ukLittle Orange Book
The Little Orange Book is focused on acute illness in young children and helps parents and carers to recognise and then respond appropriately to a range of diseases, illness and conditions as well as signposting parents to the most appropriate service or clinician should they need further support.
NSPCC
The NSPCC works to protect children from abuse.
Phone if you’re worried about a child
0808 800 5000
Phone if you’re under 18
0800 1111
Website
www.nspcc.org.uk/our-services-in-wales
Child health
Page published: 9 May 2023
Last updated: 6 February 2025