Hi mummies, my son was diagnosed with hfmd ytd. He was ok during the day. However, I realised that he started refusing to drink any liquids (including my breastmilk which is always his comfort food). He has been crying a lot and would wake up halfway through his sleep as he was in pain whenever he swallows his saliva. When do I know if I shd bring him to the A&E?

Make breast milk popsicles for your child and hopefully this will help him soothe his throat and at the same time get some much needed fluids into his system. Ice chips also help if he has trouble swallowing. You can also try getting fluids into your child via his food -- prepare watery foods like porridges, stews and soups. Keep him entertained and distracted from the pain by allowing him to binge watch his favourite tv shows if any as well as shower him with attention and even more love as his little body fights off the infection.