Toddler Health & Physical Development

Jack Chapman after having the allergic reaction.

Toddler told to 'eat at home' after allergic reaction at restaurant

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It can be a case of try and try again when it comes to fussy eaters and healthy food.

How to get fussy eaters to eat their greens

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Francesca Asan died after swallowing a button battery.

Two-year-old died after having battery lodged in throat for a week

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Bringing the early signs of ASD to life: the video has been developed to help both parents and health professionals.

What autism looks like in toddlers: VIDEO

The average age of ASD diagnosis is 4 years of age, despite the fact that about half of children with this disorder may be detected by age 14 months.

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Trusting your instincts

How maternal instinct can be a valuable tool for mums when they know something just isn't right with their child.

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Threadworm infection is common but carriers may not have any symptoms.

The low-down on worms and how to get rid of them

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The most common toddler injuries – and how to avoid them

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Alternative (and safe) ways to soothe eczema

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General medical advice only ... If you are ever concerned about your child's health, see a doctor.

Constipation in toddlers

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Townsville Hospital confirmed the boy was in a stable condition in their intensive care unit.

Toddler in Qld hospital fighting meningococcal

A 15-month-old boy is in a north Queensland hospital battling meningococcal disease.

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Meningococcal symptoms may include high fever, chills, headache, neck stiffness, nausea and vomiting.

WA child dies from meningococcal disease

A young child has died from meningococcal disease in Western Australia, the Health Department reports.

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Parents ignore warnings and give children under six cough and cold drugs

Parents are spending millions of dollars on cough and cold medicines that could be harming their young children, a survey has found.

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The meningococcal C vaccine is included on the National Immunisation Program.

Meningococcal meningitis: signs, treatment and prevention

What is meningococcal meningitis, why does it occur in seasons, and why does it strike fear into the hearts of so many?

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Jaxon Buell enjoys time with his mum Brittany.

Boy born without part of his skull defies the odds and turns 2

He was only expected to survive a few days after birth, but Jaxon Buell is defying the odds and has just turned 2-years-old.

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Australian toddlers are consuming their recommended daily salt intake in just one sitting, a study has found.

Stop passing the salt to toddlers

Australian toddlers are consuming their recommended daily salt intake in just one meal.

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Children poisoned by cockroach baits and ant killer

Children aged 1 most likely to be affected.

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Toddler spends five days in hospital with 'worst case of chickenpox ever seen'

A toddler suffered the "worst chickenpox doctors had ever seen" after his mother was allegedly turned away by a GP's receptionist.

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Josh Catterick has endured seven surgeries to remove a tumor on his brain, and is now living with a number of ...

Denim and donations for genetic research

Brave Bonner three-year-old Josh Catterick is a great reason to put on denim and donate generously at Jeans for Genes Day 2016.

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Kids who go to bed by 8pm 'less likely' to become overweight

A new study from the US suggests that sleep – or rather bedtime – is even more significant than we thought.

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Home cooked meals were not necessarily superior to store bought baby food.

The truth about ready-made baby food

To all the parents making a frantic dash down the baby food aisle: you're doing just fine.

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