Sickness

  • Is My Baby Too Sick for Daycare?

    Is My Baby Too Sick for Daycare?

    Is My Baby Too Sick for Daycare? Little ones get sick; it's just a fact. Sometimes it can feel like they're sick constantly, and in that first year of daycare, they probably are. But with little ones being sick comes...

  • Whooping Cough - What You Need to Know

    Whooping Cough - What You Need to Know

    Whooping Cough - What You Need to Know Whooping cough is often a hot topic amongst new and expecting parents, and rightly so. In Australia every year, on average, around 200 bubs under the age of 6 months are hospitalised...

  • Immy's Glasses Journey

    Immy's Glasses Journey

    Immy's Glasses Journey When Imogen was a newborn, we noticed her eyes would occasionally cross. After speaking with a maternal health nurse at our 8 week check up, we were told this was perfectly normal and no need to worry....

  • Please, Don't Kiss My Baby - Here's Why.

    Please, Don't Kiss My Baby - Here's Why.

    Herpes simplex virus Please don't kiss my baby. It's not because we're overreacting. It's not because we're 'taking it too far'. It's not because we don't want them to be loved on by our friends + family. It's because Herpes...

  • Hip Dysplasia

    Hip Dysplasia

    hip dysplasia Did you know that 1 in 10 newborns have hip instability [the hips can be wiggles in the socket because of loose ligaments]? Or that 1 in 100 bubs need treatment for Hip Dysplasia? Or that 1 in...

  • Advocating for your sick child

    Advocating for your sick child

     Co-written by Dr. Mariam Chaalan @ask.the.dr With winter in full swing, and kids playing pass the parcel with some pretty contagious bugs, it’s safe to expect your child will catch a respiratory tract illness. For most healthy children this will...