Health + Safety
Check the Royal Children’s Hospital Emergency Department wait time online
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 […]
Barwon region sees spike in whooping cough cases
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, […]
Mum’s bassinet warning after baby’s frightening injury
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 […]
Cuddling babies has a long-lasting effect at the molecular level, study shows
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, the portable gluten tester for peace-of-mind
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 […]
New research: Colic relief hope for breastfed babies
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 […]
Summer lifesaver: Kids rescue rashie with CPR instructions
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 […]
The clever SPOT teaching kids about sunscreen
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 Alert: Melbourne locations listed possibly infectious
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 […]
Is this the cure for deadly peanut allergies in kids?
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 […]
A parents’ guide to children’s head injuries
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
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 […]
Here’s the rub on pesky coughs and colds
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)
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 […]
The frightening x-ray image every parent needs to see
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 […]