ask the child health nurse
Regular visits to your Child Health Nurse with your newborn are a feature of early life as a parent. Your Child Health Nurse can answer all your baby questions about development, baby sleep and feeding.
My 8-week-old baby only sleeps for 30 minutes. What should I do?
Every new mother knows the trauma that can result from a baby who doesn’t sleep. Child Health Nurse, Jane Barry, gives this...more
Why do my baby's hands and feet sweat a lot?
If your baby has sweaty hands or feet, you probably don’t think anything of it. But how much sweat is normal? And should there...more
Help! My 14-month-old toddler is a tantrum chucking monster
Toddlerhood comes with a host of challenging developmental leaps. Child Health Nurse, Jane Barry, helps one mum navigate this difficult...more
How can I get my six-month-old to eat solids?
Making the transition to big-person food can be a daunting (and messy!). Child Health Nurse, Jane Barry, is here to help! more
Why is my 17-month-old suddenly such a sook?
When this mum’s 17-month-old baby suddenly changed sleeping habits, she worried his sooky behaviour may be more than just...more
My 13-month-old wakes all night every night! What can I do?
When your baby has always been a good sleeper, reverting back to waking throughout the night can be incredibly difficult to manage....more
Help! My 16-month-old is a runner
Are you tired of chasing after your child as she bolts from the pram on wobbly toddler legs? Child Health Nurse, Jane Barry, has...more
My formula fed baby is always constipated. Is she lactose intolerant?
When your baby isn’t having regular bowel movements, it’s natural to be concerned. But if your baby doesn’t poo...more
Jane Barry advises one mum on how to encourage a healthy sleep routine for her one-year-old. more
My 6-year-old is having heart palpitations. Should I be worried?
When kids get stressed, they may experience uncomfortable feelings such as a racing heart. But is this little girl’s heart...more
Help! My baby won't stop crying when we're in the car
For many mums, the car is the one place their young babies will happily rest. But this baby is the exception, and his mother is...more
Will my second baby have hip dysplasia like my first?
Hip dysplasia, also called clicky hips, is a congenital (present at birth) disorder in which one hip is dislocated or easily dislocated....more
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