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This is why children under 5 shouldn’t eat popcorn

Anita ButterworthFebruary 28, 2019

A mum is warning about the dangers of giving popcorn to young children after her toddler's frightening choking incident left him with popcorn in his lungs. ... Read More...

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Tips for safely setting up bubs cot

Anita ButterworthDecember 17, 2018

The cot is the hero piece of the nursery and where your precious baby (hopefully) spend many, many hours snoozing peacefully. Setting it up as a safe sleep ... Read More...

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Safe sleep tips for setting up a bassinet

Anita ButterworthOctober 12, 2018

Having bub close by in a bassinet for the first few weeks can be pretty handy with comfort and cuddles just a little reach away. While baby is super tiny an... Read More...

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Clever signs to stop people touching your baby

Anita ButterworthOctober 11, 2018

Tagz 4 Tots are clever signs designed to attach to prams, baby capsules and even baby carriers and warn others that you'd like them not to touch your bub. ... Read More...

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Experts warn against leaving babies asleep in capsules

Anita ButterworthOctober 11, 2018

Lots of parents have left their sleeping baby in the capsule to finish their nap, either carried into the house or on their travel system pram. But health e... Read More...

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How to help a baby with a blocked nose

Sarina SinghJuly 24, 2018

When cold and flu season hits, your little one can suffer more than most. When their nose gets blocked and they can’t yet blow out the bad stuff, it can mak... Read More...

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Cold comfort: 5 ways to soothe a snotty tot

Sarina SinghJuly 17, 2018

Winter is well and truly upon us and that means cold and flu season is in full swing. And since your little one’s immune system is still getting up and runn... Read More...

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Baby acne: What you need to know

Edwina SharrockJune 21, 2018

Baby acne, milk rash - whatever you call it, it's really common for newborns to have their perfect skin dotted with blemishes not long after birth. We've... Read More...

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Winter car seat safety tip every parent needs to know

Anita ButterworthJune 19, 2018

Baby, it's cold outside and it's time to pull out the winter woollies and jackets - but there's one place you need to make sure your woolly bundle isn't we... Read More...

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A busy mum’s guide to getting pregnant again

Sarina SinghJune 13, 2018

If you’ve made it out of those crazy newborn days and are finally starting to feel like you’re getting a hang of this mum gig, you might find yourself havin... Read More...

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Check the Royal Children’s Hospital Emergency Department wait time online

Anita ButterworthJune 7, 2018

In a Victoria first, parents can now check how busy the Royal Children's Hospital emergency department is by checking online. The new online portal gives... Read More...

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Barwon region sees spike in whooping cough cases

Anita ButterworthJune 7, 2018

A rise in the number of whooping cough cases in the Barwon South West region has prompted a call for adults to get their booster shots, to stop the spread o... Read More...

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Delayed cord clamping could be a life-saver for newborns

Anita ButterworthMay 28, 2018

Australian babies are part of a study to test if delayed cord clamping can help newborns who aren't breathing at birth. It has the potential to change the w... Read More...

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Heartburn drug hope for preventing pre-eclampsia

Anita ButterworthMay 23, 2018

Australian women will be part of a trial to test if a common heartburn medication could prevent the potentially deadly pregnancy condition pre-eclampsia. ... Read More...

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Mum’s bassinet warning after baby’s frightening injury

Anita ButterworthMay 21, 2018

A worried mum is warning other parents about the possible dangers of a bassinet with mesh lining after her baby suffered a frightening injury. Erin Duffy... Read More...

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