Charlotte Crosby's daughter battles painful illness

Charlotte Crosby recently provided a worrying health update concerning her one-year-old daughter, Pixi.

Pixi has been diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease, a common childhood illness that typically resolves within seven to ten days according to the NHS. The condition has caused Pixi's mouth to become severely afflicted with painful ulcers, leading to significant discomfort and an inability to eat for two days.

This difficult situation coincided with her elder sister Alba's birthday on October 14, 2024. Crosby and her fiancé Jake Ankers expressed feelings of guilt, feeling they couldn't give Alba their full attention due to Pixi's illness and constant need for care.

Despite the challenges, Crosby is determined to make Alba's upcoming weekend party a memorable event, expressing hope for Pixi's recovery by then. She mentioned that Alba, who is four years old, remained engrossed in her birthday toys and seemed unaware of the difficulties.