Iron Deficiency in Children
What is iron deficiency anaemia? Iron is an important mineral found in the blood that helps carry oxygen around the body. Iron deficiency...
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Dr Bill Bateman
- Nov 30
- 6 min
Child and Baby Sun Protection: How To Be Sun Safe
Oh, the impending arrival of summer... Although summer this fateful year may not be the same as what we are used to, it will still bring...
Dr Lexi Frydenberg
- May 1
- 4 min
Understanding Childhood Asthma: Symptoms, Causes and Effective Management
Asthma is common among children affecting around 1 in 4 children during childhood. The good news is that, while there is no cure for...
Dr Andrew McDonald
- Apr 26
- 4 min
Baby Vaccinations: When Do Babies Get Immunised?
As a parent seeing your little one get vaccinated can be hard. Our GP Expert, Dr Andrew McDonald, shares his tips and tricks on how best...
Down Syndrome Victoria
- Mar 17
- 2 min
World Down Syndrome Day 2023: Preparing For a Down Syndrome Diagnoses
Two mothers, Sandra and Hilary, have been on a journey that they never expected and are here to share their stories in the hopes of...
Rowena Gray
- Mar 10
- 7 min
Expressing Tips and Safe Storage of Breastmilk
Breastfeeding is a natural way of providing nutrition to your baby, but sometimes you may not always be able to breastfeed your baby...
Deirdre Brandner
- Nov 27, 2022
- 3 min
Supporting Your Child's Gender Identity: Creating a Gender-Neutral Home
In this week's Expert Article, our Child Psychologist Dr Deirdre Brandner shares her insights into gender and the role we can play as...
Richelle Franklin
- Oct 30, 2022
- 3 min
5 Sleep Tips For Traveling With a Baby or Toddler
When planning a family holiday with a baby, an important thing to consider is how your travel plans will affect your child’s sleep...
Dr Lexi Frydenberg
- Oct 16, 2022
- 4 min
Could your child have ADHD?
October is ADHD awareness month. Here, our paediatrician, Dr Lexi Frydenberg, sheds light on what ADHD is and is not. Are you worried...
Monica Ferrie
- Oct 9, 2022
- 3 min
Toilet Training Tips: How to Transition From Nappies to Undies
Learning how and when to go to the toilet requires some training. But does it all have to happen all at once? Once you put undies on, do...
Shae Rickards
- Oct 2, 2022
- 3 min
When Can Babies East Solids?
Your baby needs a variety of food textures and practice before they can eat the same food as the rest of the family. Including a variety...
Dr Lexi Frydenberg
- Sep 25, 2022
- 3 min
Hand Foot and Mouth Disease: Everything You Need to Know
What is hand, foot and mouth disease? Hand Foot and Mouth Disease is a really common viral infection in kids. It is caused by one of the...
Dr Lexi Frydenberg
- Sep 17, 2022
- 3 min
How to Prevent and Treat Hay Fever in Children: Tips and Advice
Many children, teenagers and adults experience Allergic Rhinitis (commonly known as hayfever) in Australia. What is hay fever? Hayfever...
Shae Rickards
- Sep 9, 2022
- 4 min
Lactose Sensitivity in Babies
What is lactose intolerance? Lactose intolerance occurs when the lining of the intestine (bowel and gut) has been damaged. This damage is...
Dr Lexi Frydenberg
- Aug 19, 2022
- 2 min
Eczema Causes and Treatment: What You You Need to Know
Eczema is very common from infancy to adolescence. It is often itchy and uncomfortable for both the child and frustrating for the...
Richelle Franklin
- Aug 12, 2022
- 4 min
How Does Light Affect Sleep: The Circadian Rythm
Quick, without looking it up, what’s the opposite of nocturnal? We all know what nocturnal means, right? Animals that sleep during the...
Dr Lexi Frydenberg
- Aug 5, 2022
- 2 min
What Are Hives (urticaria): Symptoms and Treatment
Hives are really common in children. They are usually itchy and annoying but are also harmless. As parents, we often worry about the...
Dr Eric Levi
- Jul 29, 2022
- 5 min
Ear Infection in Kids: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
Did you know that there are many kinds of ear infections requiring different treatments? Which type of ear infection is your child...
Dr Lexi Frydenberg
- Jul 15, 2022
- 3 min
Bronchiolitis VS RSV: Is Your Baby Having Trouble Breathing?
Over the past two years, preventive measures for COVID-19, like physical distancing, mask-wearing and isolation, helped stop the spread...
Dr Bill Bateman
- Jul 9, 2022
- 3 min
Common Problems With Newborns and Infants: What You Need in Your Medicine Cabinet
With winter here, it is a good time to stock your medicine cabinet. Here are GP Expert Dr Bill Bateman outlines his must-have supplies,...
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