Baby Health: Information & Articles

Hospital admissions for severe allergic reactions have doubled over the past decade in Australia, the UK and the US.

More support for early exposure to peanuts to prevent allergies

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'He was about to die on us': heart transplant saves infant's life

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The day I stopped loving ultrasounds

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Milk teeth are vital for your child's health and development.

The top 4 myths about baby teeth, busted

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.

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Baby temperature: what's normal, how to treat a fever, and when to see a doctor

What's a normal temperature? How can you make your baby more comfortable? When should you see a doctor?

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Developmental dysplasia of the hip: what new parents need to know

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Is my baby's vision developing properly?

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Corinne Chard watches over her son Jackson Chard, born at 28 weeks, in the NICU at RPA.

How Australian clinical trials are saving thousands of lives

Australian-led clinical study of 5000 premature babies closes a critical knowledge gap.

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Tragic news for the family whose sons stole our hearts

The photograph of their tender brotherly love captured our hearts. Now the parents of William and Thomas Blanksby have shared devastating news - their youngest son has passed away at just six months of age.

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Left to right: Jackson, Hunter and Kaden Howard.

Groundbreaking surgery helps triplets born with rare condition

This little trio were world firsts twice in their first 9 weeks of life.

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Hyland's homeopathic teething tablets and gel on sale in Melbourne.

Hyland's homeopathic baby tablets recalled in Australia

Homeopathic teething tablets investigated over links to baby deaths in America are being recalled in Australia.

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The danger of immunisation hesitancy

If this mum hadn’t already been so certain of the benefits of immunisation, it would have been easy for her to hesitate.

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Relaxing or dangerous? Experts warn about baby spa flotation rings

The cost as much as $85 a session and are billed as the perfect way to pamper your infant, but two experts have warned about the dangers of baby spa flotation devices.