Hot drinks are the number one cause of burns in babies and toddlers — and what you do in the first few minutes makes an enormous difference. As a Critical Care Paramedic and mum of two, I'm sharing the exact steps to take if your child gets burned or scalded, the common mistakes that make burns worse, and when to go straight to A&E. No jargon. Just the stuff that actually matters.

When your toddler smacks their head, it’s hard to know what’s serious and what’s just part of being a kid. Here’s how to tell when it’s a mild knock… and when it’s time to call for help. Calm, clear advice from a paramedic mum who’s been there.