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This text-free safe sleep video follows Lullaby Trust guidelines, showing parents how to create a safe sleep environment for babies. 

It highlights placing babies on their back to sleep in their own sleep space, using a firm mattress, and avoiding loose bedding or soft objects. 

The video also emphasises maintaining a safe room temperature away from radiators. 

With text-free visuals, it provides easy-to-follow guidance for promoting safe and restful sleep.

Created by Helen Kerley, Registered Nurse and Student Health Visitor. June 2025.

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A mum supported by Home-Start Trafford, Salford and Wigan

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Discover your Community Grocer for a basket of food & household essentials, good health, skills and belonging.

Our £2.50-£3 per week membership scheme is the perfect way to ensure any budget can provide fresh nutritious meals for you and your family. Contact your local coordinator using the details below.

And we have a new membership model at Gorton Community Grocer where your friendly project coordinator can support you to access services & support for issues such as health, finances, housing and wellbeing.

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The Booth Centre is a community centre run with people affected by homelessness.

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Citizens Advice provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities.

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Citizens Advice Manchester offers free, confidential, impartial and independent advice and information on a wide range of subjects. Get in touch in a way that works for you.

Volunteering can be hugely rewarding! If you'd like to boost your CV and enhance your skills for life and work or simply help people from your community, then you should consider volunteering for us. We're one of a network of over 400 bureaux across England and Wales. You may even have visited us for advice - over 40% of the population has!

Last year we helped 50,000 people in the city take charge of their finances by offering guidance and support on debt and benefits. Helped thousands of families into secure housing, supported victims of crime, worked with people struggling to remain in or find employment and provided access to the skills and advice that will allow parents to give their children the best start in life. Our advice makes communities more independent, saves time and money for public services, and brings income into the region.

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Last year we supported over 50 thousand people from across the city find a way forward with their problem.

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Our advisers were able to resolve nearly a quarter of a million problems that were presented to them in the last 12 months.

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As well as providing advice, every Citizens Advice Manchester has a twin aim of collecting evidence from clients' experiences - and our experiences of advising them - and using this to campaign for positive changes that can benefit everybody, and not just people who come in to us.

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Welcome to the POGP Pregnancy and Early Postnatal section.

Find out more about pregnancy and early postnatal topics on our dedicated pages:

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To reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) the safest place for a baby to sleep is in their own clear, flat, separate sleep space, such as a cot or Moses basket. However, we know that many parents find themselves co-sleeping whether they mean to or not. Wherever you're planning for your baby to sleep we recommend making your bed a safer place for baby. Our advice on co-sleeping with your baby will tell you how.

When not to co-sleep

Whether you choose to co-sleep or it is unplanned, there are some key risks you should avoid.
Co-sleeping with your baby is very dangerous if:
In these scenarios, it is always best to put baby in their own safe sleep space, such as a cot or Moses basket. Keeping the cot or Moses basket next to your bed might make this easier.
Never fall asleep on a sofa or armchair with your baby. The risk of SIDS is 50 times higher for babies when they sleep on a sofa or armchair with an adult. They are also at risk of accidental death as they can easily slip into a position where they are trapped and can't breathe.
Co-sleeping more safely

Keep pillows and adult bedding away from your baby or any other items that could cover their head or cause them to overheat. A high proportion of babies who die as a result of SIDS are found with their head covered by loose bedding.

Follow all The Lullaby Trust's other safer sleep advice to reduce the risk of SIDS such as sleeping baby on their back

To reduce the risk of accidents, do not bring other children or pets into bed with you.

Try to make sure or check that baby cannot be trapped, wedged or fall out of bed or get trapped between the mattress and the wall

Never leave your baby unattended in an adult bed

For more info on co-sleeping and safer sleep read our guide for parents
If you are bedsharing with your baby you should consider any risks before every sleep. It is easy for your situation to change if you are unwell or have drunk any alcohol, which means your baby will be safest in a separate sleep space such as a cot or Moses basket on that occasion.

Co-sleeping with your baby: FAQs

I am worried I might fall asleep while I breastfeed my baby at night, is this ok?

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Breastfeeding reduces the chance of SIDS. If you feel you might fall asleep we would recommend you prepare the bed as described above so it is safer for baby if this happens.

Make sure you know the advice on when never to co-sleep so you know when to take particular care. It is really important that you do not accidentally fall asleep with your baby on a sofa or armchair. If you think you might fall asleep on a sofa or armchair, put the baby down in a safe place to sleep.

Should I co-sleep with my baby?

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The safest place for a baby is their own separate sleep space, such as a cot or Moses basket. We would just advise you to read all the information on co-sleeping and how to reduce the risks, so you can make an informed decision for you and your baby.

However, there are some circumstances where we would strongly recommend against co-sleeping such as on a sofa or armchair, if anyone in the bed smokes or has drunk alcohol or your baby was premature or a low birth weight.

Can I co-sleep with twins or multiples?

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If you choose to bedshare with twins or multiples we would advise not to bedshare with more than one baby at a time due to risk of accidents associated with bedsharing with more than one baby or child.

Is it safer to co-sleep using a nest or pod than with a baby just lying on the adult bed?

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No. We do not recommend that babies sleep on soft surfaces such as pods or nests. If you choose to co-sleep with your baby the safest place is a clear space on a firm flat mattress the same as we would advise with a cot.

Why do you advise against co-sleeping in certain scenarios?

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It is estimated that around half of SIDS deaths occur whilst co-sleeping, and that most of these are in high risk situations. We do not know the cause of SIDS and why these deaths happen but we do know what some of the risk factors are and that removing those risks greatly lowers the chance of SIDS occurring.

For that reason we strongly advise against co-sleeping when there are risk factors such as a baby being premature or a parent having drunk alcohol.

What bedding should I use for my baby when we co-sleep?
The Lullaby Trust has worked with Public Heath England, Unicef UK Baby Friendly and Basis on two publications to support families with safer sleep advice and advice on co-sleeping more safely. We have also collaborated on a guide for health professionals to have more open and productive discussions with families about safer sleep and co-sleeping. These can be downloaded below.

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Adult bedding should be kept well away from your baby along with any belts or cords from clothing. Keep adult bedding at your waist height and add an extra layer of clothing if you are cold

A baby sleeping bag is a good way of giving your baby their own bedding when bedsharing.

Baby sleeping bags should be well fitted, so the baby can't wriggle down inside. Most sleeping bags are fitted according to a baby's weight, rather than age.

You might also be interested in reading the two Unicef Baby Friendly publications, which are both endorsed by The Lullaby Trust:

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Some parents choose to share a bed (known as co-sleeping) with their babies. Read our advice on how to co-sleep more safely.

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This hub aims to inform about the types of tears that can occur during childbirth, how to minimise your risk of deeper tearing, and what can be done to help your recovery if you do tear.

We also aim to support you to take prompt action if you have any concerns about your recovery, helping you feel better informed when discussing any topics with a healthcare professional.

This information has been developed by the OASI Care Bundle Project Team, the OASI Care Bundle Clinical Champions and perineal specialists.

It is based on the RCOG Green-top Guideline No.29 The Management of Third and Fourth Degree Tears (June 2015) and expert opinion from the above named developers and key stakeholders in line with RCOG due process.

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We would like to understand how people are using this resource to help ensure it is relevant and useful. To give us your feedback, please complete our short survey.If you have any questions, please email womensvoices@rcog.org.uk

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We offer client centred, evidence-based research to support optimal outcomes for parents and babies supporting them to reach their personal feeding goals.

Preferably an antenatal contact to prepare for feeding baby, followed by early support after delivery with ongoing support as and when needed. Open access to feeding support.

We offer support via few different channels, phone support, home visits, drop in clinics, virtual support group, educational workshops (antenatal session, diary free weaning).

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Welcome to the contraception guide

"Where can I get contraception?"

"Which method of contraception suits me?"

"I'm under 16 - can I get contraception?"

Whatever questions you have about getting and using contraception, this guide can help.

It aims to give practical information to everyone who wants to know more about contraception, or who may have a question about the method they use or are thinking about using.

You can find out about the different methods available on the NHS, together with where to get them and how to decide which method might work best for you.

Finding your way around

If you're viewing this page on a computer screen, use the blue tabs at the top of the page to see a full menu for each section of the contraception guide.

If you can't find what you're after, try the search box at the top of the page - it covers everything on the NHS website.

If you're viewing this on a mobile device, use the blue sections at the top of the page and you'll see a list of all the topics covered in this guide.

Popular subjects and pages

You can start by finding out about the methods of contraception you can choose from, including how they work, who can use them and possible side effects.

These methods are:

There are 2 permanent methods of contraception:

You can also read about emergency contraception, which can be used after unprotected sex or if your normal method of contraception fails.

You can also find out about:

Deciding which method suits you

Which method works best for you depends on a number of factors, including your age, whether you smoke, your medical and family history, and any medicines you're taking.

Find out more in Which method suits me?

Where you can get contraception and emergency contraception

Contraception is free on the NHS. Find out where to get contraception and search by postcode to find:

You can also find out where to get emergency contraception - the "morning after pill" or the IUD (coil).

Common questions about contraception

Get answers to some common questions about getting and using contraception, including:

There are more questions and answers if you use the blue tabs at the top of the page under the section "Worries and questions" and "Questions about the pill".

Page last reviewed: 17 March 2021
Next review due: 17 March 2024

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Greater Manchester Infant Male Circumcision

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About us

The Greater Manchester Infant Male Circumcision Quality Group works with parents and private practitioners to assist informed decisions, reduce the risk of harm and provide access to continuous quality improvement advice.

Read more

Resources for parents

Discover how to get your infant son circumcised safely and view our list of quality-assured providers.

Get advice today

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About us The Greater Manchester Infant Male Circumcision Quality Group works with parents and private practitioners to assist informed decisions, reduce the risk of harm and provide access to continuous quality improvement advice. Read more Resources for parents Discover how to get your infant son circumcised safely and view our list of quality-assured providers.

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Self-feeding pillows/prop feeders present a risk of serious harm or death from choking or aspiration pneumonia.

The Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued an Urgent Safety Alert for baby self-feeding pillows and is urging the public to stop using them immediately and dispose of them safely.

Businesses selling these products must immediately remove them from the market as they cannot comply with the safety requirements under the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Baby self-feeding pillow products are designed to be attached to a bottle so that the baby may be positioned on its back to self-feed without the assistance of a caregiver holding the bottle and controlling the feed.

This is inconsistent with NHS guidance in relation to safe bottle feeding.

When used as intended, even whilst under the supervision of a caregiver, it could lead to immediate, serious harm or death from choking or aspiration pneumonia.

Consumers, local authority trading standards services and businesses are asked to take specific action to cease use or remove these products from the market as advised below.

Action

OPSS has identified that this category of products will always be dangerous due to their design and intended use and can never be made safe.

Consumers

Consumers should immediately stop using these products and dispose of them safely.

Businesses

Must immediately remove these products from the market as they cannot comply with the safety requirements under the General Product Safety Regulations, 2005.

Must comply with their obligations under product safety law.

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Should identify and take appropriate action against businesses that sell baby self-feeding pillows as they do not comply with the safety requirements set down in the General Product Safety Regulations, 2005.

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We are moving from paper vouchers to the Healthy Start card. We will send the last paper vouchers out on the week starting the 7th March. You can still use any valid vouchers to get free vitamins.

Why you should get your free Healthy Start vitamins

Young children may not get enough vitamin A and D even if they are eating well. If you are pregnant and breastfeeding you may not get enough vitamin C or D or folic acid.

You can use your Healthy Start card to get these important vitamins for free. These come as NHS Healthy Start tablets and drops for children.

They do not contain milk, egg, gluten, soya or peanut residues. They're suitable for vegetarians and halal diets.

You can get the vitamin tablets while you're pregnant and up to your baby's 1st birthday. They contain:

folic acid which lowers the chance of babies having spinal problems

vitamin C which helps the body's soft tissue

vitamin D which helps babies' bones to develop properly

Children can take vitamin drops if they:

are less than 4 years old

have less than 500ml (about one pint) of infant formula a day - as formula already has vitamins added to it

Healthy Start vitamins come as an 8-week supply of:

56 tablets (a daily dose of 1 tablet)

280 drops (a daily dose of 5 drops)

You or your children should not take more than the recommended amount.

Find out more about the vitamins you and your baby need and why (opens in a new tab).

How to get free vitamins if you live in England

Ask your midwife or health visitor where to get your free vitamins.

You can also find who stocks Healthy Start vitamins in your local area (opens in a new tab).

To collect your free vitamins, you'll have to show your Healthy Start card or vouchers.

How to get free vitamins if you live in Wales

You can collect free vitamins at your local health board. You will need to show your Healthy Start card or vouchers.

How to get free vitamins if you live in Northern Ireland and have a Healthy Start card

If you are eligible, we will send you a letter explaining how to request your free vitamins. We will check your request and send your order to the Business Services Organisation (opens in a new tab) in Northern Ireland. They will then post the vitamins to you.

How to get free vitamins if you live in Northern Ireland and have valid paper vouchers

Put your vitamin vouchers and the Healthy Start letter that comes with them in an envelope. Send the envelope to:

Business Services Organisation
Healthy Start vitamin scheme
Pinewood Villa
73 Loughgall Road
Armagh
BT61 7PR

The Business Services Organisation (opens in a new tab) will then post the vitamins to you.

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GM Perinatal and Parent Infant Mental Health Services

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Frequently Asked Questions

The great news is there's no evidence of harm for postpartum women to begin a gradual return to moderate intensity physical activity and strength training. The key is to listen to your body and start gradually, whatever your levels of activity before or during pregnancy.

There are some symptons you do need to look out for, and if you have any of the following then intense physical activity should NOT be resumed.

Urinary and/or faecal incontinence

Urinary and/or faecal urgency that is difficult to defer

Heaviness / pressure / bulge / dragging in the pelvic area

Pain with intercourse

Obstruction defecation

Pendular abdomen, seperated abdominal muscles and/or decreased abdominal strength and function

Musculoskeletal lumbopelvic pain

If you not sure what these are and you are experiencing pain, then please seek advice from a healthcare professional or physiotherapist.

Disclaimer

Anyone taking part in the Couch to Fitness Postnatal Programme does so at their own risk.

Couch to Fitness does not accept any responsibility for any individual or group of individuals, who may be participating in the Couch to Fitness Postnatal Programme. To take part in the Couch to Fitness Postnatal Programme, you must be in good physical health. If you've been told on health or medical grounds that you should not take part in moderate intensity physical activities, then you should not be joining in with this workout. By taking part in this exercise and fitness session, you agree to the above terms and conditions.

To perform this activity in a safe way, you must make sure that the area you use is suitable.

Where referring to 'women' or 'mothers', this should be taken to include all people who are pregnant or have given birth.

Where referring to 'women' or 'mothers', this should be taken to include all people who are pregnant or have given birth.

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A chance to get active & dance to awesome tunes, feel joy, connection and laughter, while holding your little one close. Yes, they even often fall asleep! (yes even those sleep stealers!)

Aimed at Mums (& Dads!) for some well deserved you time, to have fun and other lovely Parents in your area too. We are very much a community with the social aspect also being a big part of why Parents love us!

No dance experience needed...we are all about JOY (2 left feet are welcome!)

No fitness level required (suitable from 8 weeks corrected or 12 weeks c-section)

You don't need a carrier. All our Instructors are Born to Carry Peer Support trained and/or SlingaBaby Consultants and can fit you in one of ours or help you with yours, so you are both safe and comfy.

We are happy to have older siblings attend classes too for no extra cost.

We welcome everyone with their little one to our classes, Dads, Grans, Foster carers...everyone is welcome!

You can find our FULL FAQ's with everything you need HERE: Babywearing dance classes - Dance Like a Mother

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Dance Like a Mother is the Award Winning Babywearing Dance class & Community for Parents and their little ones aged 8 weeks to 2 years. A chance for you to dance to some awesome tunes (2 left feet always welcome!) whilst bonding with your baby and meeting other lovely Parents in your area.

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Your body needs iron to make red blood cells for both you and your baby. If you are anaemic, or having twins, your doctor may also give you iron supplements.

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The truth about being physically active during pregnancy and as a new mum

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J003054 Pregnancy in mental health leaflet - Manchester (South Trafford) (003)

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During this online video session, we will talk about our three key topics; Attachment and Bonding, Mum's and Dad's Mental Health and Wellbeing and Access to Appropriate Services. We will also cover Labour, Birth and Beyond from a Dad's perspective.

Because the session is a virtual group, with facilitators live on the end of a webcam, there will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions, make comments, and listen to other dads experiences.

To book on to your local session use the buttons below.

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This book provides information on caring for children up to five years old and contact details for useful organisations. It is available to new parents resident in Northern Ireland through primary care services (antenatal clinics, GPs or health visitors).

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This book provides information on caring for children up to five years old and contact details for useful organisations. It is available to new parents resident in Northern Ireland through primary care services (antenatal clinics, GPs or health visitors).

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Bump to Baby programme - update Dec 2021

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Bump to Baby programme - update Dec 2021

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Good attachment will help a baby get more milk and make breastfeeding more comfortable. This video shows why good attachment is so important to breastfeeding success and what a mother can do to deeply attach her baby to her breast.

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Attaching Your Baby at the Breast - Video - Global Health Media Project

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Good attachment will help a baby get more milk and make breastfeeding more comfortable. This video shows why good attachment is so important to breastfeeding success and what a mother can do to deeply attach her baby to her breast.

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In this video, a breastfeeding counsellor helps a mother with her positioning and attachment whilst breastfeeding.

Key to achieving the Baby Friendly standards is a workforce able to support mothers to breastfeed effectively. This video provides some guidance on this.

You can see more of the 'From Bump to Breastfeeding' DVD on the Best Beginnings website.

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Positioning and attachment video - Baby Friendly Initiativ

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In this video, a breastfeeding counsellor helps a mother with her positioning and attachment whilst breastfeeding. Watch to learn more.

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Trust your instincts

It can be difficult to tell when a baby or toddler is seriously ill, but the main thing is to trust your instincts.

You know better than anyone else what your child is usually like, so you'll know when something is seriously wrong.

Signs of serious illness in a baby or toddler

Here's a checklist of warning signs that might indicate your baby or toddler is seriously ill and requires medical help.

Temperature

a high temperature, but cold feet and hands

a high temperature that does not come down with paracetamol or ibuprofen (do not give paracetamol to a baby under 2 months and do not give ibuprofen to a baby under 3 months or under 5kg, unless prescribed by a doctor)

a very high or low temperature

your child feels hot or cold to touch, or is shivering

your child is quiet and listless, even when their temperature is not high

a high temperature in a baby less than 2 months old

Find out more about high temperature (fever) in children and what to do
Breathing

rapid breathing or panting

a throaty noise while breathing

your child is finding it hard to get their breath and is sucking their stomach in under their ribs

Other signs

blue, pale, blotchy, or ashen (grey) skin - on brown or black skin, this may be easier to see on the palms of the hands or soles of the feet

your child is hard to wake up, or appears disoriented or confused

your child is crying constantly and you cannot console or distract them, or the cry does not sound like their normal cry

green vomit

your child is not feeding normally and you're worried

nappies that are drier than usual - this is a sign of dehydration

Where to get help for a seriously ill child

If your child has any of signs of serious illness, get medical help as soon as possible:

during the day from Monday to Friday - it's best to call your GP surgery

evenings and weekends - call NHS 111

if your baby is under 6 months old it's hard for a doctor or nurse to assess them over the phone - you can go to an urgent treatment centre or, if you're very worried, take them to A&E

When to visit urgent treatment centres (urgent care services) Find your nearest A&E

When to call an ambulance

Call 999 for an ambulance if your child:

stops breathing

will not wake up

has a spotty, purple or red rash anywhere on their body that does not fade when you press a glass against it, as this could be a sign of sepsis - on brown or black skin, this may be easier to see on the palms of the hands or soles of the feet

is under 8 weeks old and you're very worried about them

has a febrile seizure (fit) for the first time, even if they seem to recover

has a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)

may have been seriously injured by you or someone else

Trust your instincts. You know what's different or worrying behaviour in your child.

More information about serious illness that can affect babies and toddlers

Learn the signs of serious illnesses that can affect children, including:

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How to recognise warning signs of serious illness in children under 5, such as cold hands and feet, rapid breathing, or mottled skin. Plus, advice on when to call an ambulance or take your child to A&E.