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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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World first pre-eclampsia blood test available in Melbourne

Anita ButterworthMay 3, 2018

A blood test that predicts the chance of pregnant women developing the potentially deadly condition pre-eclampsia is now available at the Royal Women's Hosp... Read More...

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Clearing sniffles: How to manage baby’s first cold

Sammi HallMay 1, 2018

The first time bub gets a cold is heartbreaking. Giggles turn to sniffles and sweet little smiles get turned upside down. While a cold will eventually su... Read More...

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9 ways to combat nappy rash for good

Sarina SinghApril 30, 2018

Almost all babies get nappy rash at some point in their nappy-wearing days. Nappies get wet – that’s their job (especially in those newborn days). And mois... Read More...

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Cuddling babies has a long-lasting effect at the molecular level, study shows

Natalie EslerApril 6, 2018

The cuddles you give your baby might be doing more good than just stopping their tears. A recent study from the University of British Colombia found cudd... Read More...

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