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Health + Safety

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

Posted on June 7, 2018September 7, 2021

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 […]

Whooping Cough outbrake

Barwon region sees spike in whooping cough cases

Posted on June 7, 2018September 7, 2021

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, […]

Baby toe caught in bassinet

Mum’s bassinet warning after baby’s frightening injury

Posted on May 21, 2018May 15, 2022

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 […]

Mother cuddling newborn

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

Posted on April 6, 2018September 7, 2021

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 […]

Nima gluten sensor

Nima, the portable gluten tester for peace-of-mind

Posted on January 10, 2018September 7, 2021

Having a gluten-sensitive family member means putting faith in anyone preparing your meals. A new, pocket-sized machine that tests food in a matter of minutes is […]

Colic treated with probiotics

New research: Colic relief hope for breastfed babies

Posted on January 3, 2018September 7, 2021

A simple probiotic could be the key to help babies with colic settle. Australian researchers have found that a particular strain of probiotic may help […]

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Summer lifesaver: Kids rescue rashie with CPR instructions

Posted on November 30, 2017September 7, 2021

Aussie kids are water babies (we do live in a home girt by sea), and summer is our favourite time to splash in the local […]

UV indicator sticker by Suncayr

The clever SPOT teaching kids about sunscreen

Posted on October 18, 2017September 7, 2021

Aussie kids are beach babes and backyard adventurers. They’re a generation of sun-seekers and most days we find ourselves slathering on layers of sunscreen to their […]

Measles outbreak in Brisbane

Measles Alert: Melbourne locations listed possibly infectious

Posted on September 20, 2017June 7, 2018

UPDATED: Authorities have updated the number of cases involved in the Victorian measles outbreak to 11, with four more cases confirmed over the weekend. It […]

cure for peanut allergy in kids

Is this the cure for deadly peanut allergies in kids?

Posted on August 17, 2017September 7, 2021

Four years ago a group of peanut-allergic kids took part in the pioneering trial at Melbourne’s Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, where they were given probiotic and peanut […]

Guide to child head injuries

A parents’ guide to children’s head injuries

Posted on May 24, 2017September 7, 2021

When toddlers start toddling there’s going to be plenty of knocks to the head. While eggs on noggins may be commonplace, parents should know the difference […]

Fidget spinner: latest toy craze a choking trap for kids

Posted on May 18, 2017September 7, 2021

They’re the must-have children’s toy of the moment, but a shocking x-ray image of a fidget spinner part lodged in the throat of a young child […]

Heartscent natural cough remedy Etsy

Here’s the rub on pesky coughs and colds

Posted on April 29, 2017September 7, 2021

Winter is coming and along with it the chance to cuddle up in winter woollies and sit by an open fire. But also comes the threat of […]

Why it’s okay for kids to pick their nose (and eat it)

Posted on April 24, 2017September 7, 2021

It’s one of the grossest habits most children pick up at some stage (many adults too!). And it’s one that we try to discourage as […]

grape lodged in lungs child choking

The frightening x-ray image every parent needs to see

Posted on April 6, 2017September 7, 2021

This alarming x-ray of a child choking on a grape shows how parents need to be vigilant about food even as children grow older. The x-ray image, shared on […]

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