Dad's plea after baby's brush with death: 'Please wash your hands'
Staff writers 1:28pm A father has pleaded with all parents and carers to wash their hands before holding or touching babies.
Baby Jacob's incredible survival story
Lee Steinbacher The day Jacob Cooling was born his family were told he wouldn't last the night. But, against all odds he survived and he continues to amaze the medical world with his progress.
Australian vaccination rates 'too low to stop disease'
Andrew Leeson Nearly 10 per cent of Australian children are not fully vaccinated, leaving communities potentially vulnerable to disease, a federal government report shows.
More than 50 babies infected with dangerous parechovirus
Staff writers An outbreak of the rare and potentially fatal parechovirus in Queensland has left 55 newborns sick.
Scheduling tips for busy mums
BROOKE LUMSDEN After being through the chaotic blur of babyhood twice now, I can say one thing dramatically reduces stress and anxiety when facing the day.
Free smartphone app to help detect autism in toddlers
Staff writers A free smartphone app could help parents detect autism in children as young as 12 months old.
Baby Charlie's brave battle with complex heart disease
Clare Sibthorpe Three hundred beads represent the medical incidents Charlie has endured in his three-month-life, including open heart surgery.
Doctor fears hidden measles threat after anti-vaxer seeks covert help for her infected child
BEAU DONELLY Surgeon warns of dangers of unreported cases after a mother sought medical advice about infected baby on a secret anti-vaccination social media page.
10 things parents need to know about vaccinations
Nicole Thomson-Pride If you're a new parent, or an expecting parent, and don't know much about vaccinations, here's what you should know.
Whooping cough cases quadruple in NSW
More than 12,000 notifications as vaccine stocks in the private market run dry.
Newborn conjoined twins successfully separated
Melanie Mahoney Swiss doctors have separated eight-day-old conjoined sisters – the youngest ever successfully separated.
Why it's important to vaccinate on time
Nicole Thomson-Pride My son was born on the 1 July 2014. It's a fabulous birthday, don't you think? Not only does the first of July ring in a new financial year, but it also means we've hit the year's half way mark.
'No jab no play' could hurt disadvantaged children, experts fear
Timna Jacks, Education Reporter Tough new "no jab no play" laws could hurt children who have not been immunised due to family dysfunction, poverty, or poor access to medical support, experts warn.
Anti-vaxxers keeping kids' immunisation status a secret
COSIMA MARRINER Parents are sick of having to justify their controversial decision.
Baby contracts scurvy after drinking only almond milk
Elahe Izadi Doctors diagnosed an 11-month-old baby in Spain with scurvy.
Heartbreaking video of baby Riley's last days
LETITIA ROWLANDS They should be planning their baby boy's first birthday celebrations. Instead, they are continuing their campaign to help prevent others going through what they've experienced.
Zuckerberg shows support for vaccinations with photo of baby Max
Facebook founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg has posted photos of himself taking his newborn daughter to get immunisation shots at the doctor's office.
Stranger donates part of her liver to save a toddler's life
Anne Blythe Sarah Ames lives by the philosophy that if you have the ability to help someone, you have the responsibility to try.
What is herd immunity?
Nicholas Geard, James Wood and Jodie McVernon When enough unprotected people come together, infections can spread rapidly.
Anti-vaxxer's baby hospitalised with whooping cough
BIANCA HALL The 11-week old baby of an anti-vaccination activist has been hospitalised with whooping cough, a week after a maternal health nurse told child protection authorities of her concerns about the unvaccinated baby
Vaccine donations for Christmas in memory of baby Riley
LETITIA ROWLANDS Baby Riley Hughes should be about to celebrate his first Christmas surrounded by loving family.
Psychiatric drugs prescribed to infants
Alan Schwarz Many doctors worry that these drugs are used despite no published research into their effectiveness and potential health risks for children so young.
Is my baby's vision developing properly?
CATHERINE RODIE New parents spend an awful lot of time gazing blissfully at the little being they brought into the world. And your brand new baby is gazing straight back at you.
Hearing milestones and what to look out for
Assuming that they're not born with a hearing impairment, your baby will be able to hear the soothing lullabies you whisper from day one. As they grow, their hearing will be an important part of their development – even physical milestones such as rolling over, crawling and walking are linked to their hearing.
The top 4 myths about baby teeth, busted
CATHERINE RODIE From when to take your tot to the dentist for the first time, through to the importance of baby teeth, let's separate fact from fiction and bust some baby teeth myths once and for all.
Mum's desperate plea as whooping cough alert issued
LETITIA ROWLANDS A desperate mother has shared a heart-breaking video of her baby struggling to cope with a coughing fit caused by pertussis.
Developmental dysplasia of the hip: what new parents need to know
Jessica Bartlett In 80 per cent of cases, DDH spontaneously resolves itself post birth. But for others, like my daughter, a Pavlik harness is needed.
What is in formula?
Marcus Strom It's been rushed off the shelves at lightning speed. But what makes one brand of formula so popular?
Baby temperature: what's normal, how to treat a fever, and when to see a doctor
JO HARTLEY What's a normal temperature? How can you make your baby more comfortable? When should you see a doctor?
When your baby starts life in NICU
Jule Scherer Our daughters are finally home after spending nearly four weeks in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Wellington hospital.
Better education about SIDS needed as deaths plateau
RACHEL BROWNE The number of sudden and unexpected deaths in infancy has decreased in NSW for the past 15 years but the most recent report into child deaths reveals the decline has plateaued.
Baby born without most of brain says 'Mummy'
Staff writers "Mummy". It was her youngest child's first word, and one Emma Murray thought she would never hear from him.
Parents demand answers after newborn dies from circumcision complications
Staff writers A Canadian couple is furious they have not received answers about why their son died following a circumcision.
Second-hand smoke gives kids bad teeth: study
Children who are exposed to second-hand smoke are more likely to suffer tooth decay, research suggests.
Beautiful baby Abigail defies doctors' predictions
LETITIA ROWLANDS Baby Abigail Jones stole hearts around the world when her parents shared stunning photographs of their newborn daughter who was not expected to live.
Doctor's 'astonishing error' in baby's treatment
AMY CORDEROY After colleagues raised concerns, serious errors were found in the care given by a doctor at the Sydney Children's Hospital.
'How a kiss almost killed my baby'
Staff writers A mum whose newborn baby was hospitalised for five days has warned about the dangers of letting people kiss newborn babies.
The REAL vaccine risk
Editorial board Misinformation about vaccines has become a stubborn, recurring feature of US presidential campaigns.
Saying goodbye to baby Myla
Ashleigh Stewart Doctors initially diagnosed Myla with a cold and hoped for a full recovery. Just weeks later, her family is saying goodbye.
Baby with inoperable brain tumour showered with love
LETITIA ROWLANDS Erika and Stephen Jones' hearts were shattered when a 30 week ultrasound showed their unborn baby had a terminal condition.
Early exposure to peanuts recommended for allergy prevention
AAP A paediatricians' group is recommending that infants at high risk of peanut allergies be given foods containing peanuts before they turn one.
The little boy with half a heart but a full life
Mel Ryall Charlie Ryall wears a special badge on his chest. It is a badge of the brave, and he received it from his battles with a congenital heart defect (CHD).
Boy disabled by meningitis after being sent home from hospital twice
Ben Heather William Burton's parents trusted the young doctors who claimed their son's sickness was not serious.
Chiropractors 'sneaking' into maternity wards
LETITIA ROWLANDS Chiropractors caught sneaking into hospital maternity wards to treat newborn babies have sparked calls for a Senate inquiry.
Photographer gifts parents a right to delight
RACHEL BROWNE When Sam and Rachel Callander lost their baby girl to a rare chromosomal condition, it proved to be the beginning of a wonderful project which has helped the families of other children with disabilities.
My baby's first seizure
Tara Jeffery It was 1am on a cold winter's night when I woke suddenly to the screams of my 12-month-old son. Our lives were about to change forever.
Heartbreaking moment mum kisses her one-week-old goodbye
Staff writers At 11.07am on April 2 this year, Sarah Marriott welcomed baby Sebastian into the world.
What a baby with whooping cough sounds like
LETITIA ROWLANDS It's a heartbreaking video that anyone who has ever considered not vaccinating against whooping cough must see.
'Glowing' eye saves baby Mason's life
Taryn Utiger A simple photo taken in front of an evening fire gave new mother Sarah Bowers the power to save her baby's life.
Young warrior Owen defies doctors' predictions
Staff writers Little Owen DiCandilo's name means "young warrior", and it's a description that perfectly fits the inspiring 18-month-old
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