Toddler Health & Physical Development

Top 10 common health myths busted

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The vaccination rate throughout Australia is, on average, about 93 per cent.

How being an anti-vaxxer affects access to childcare

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Whiplash from the crash broke Summer's C3, C2 and all the ligaments in her C1 vertebrae.

Mum calls for rear facing child restraints after horrific crash

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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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Birthday cakes banned at childcare centre

A childcare centre in Sydney has banned birthday cakes after parent complaints about excessive sugar and children with allergies being left out.

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Sugary drinks blamed for removal of toddlers' rotten teeth

Children as young as 18 months are having multiple rotten teeth pulled out as parents feed toddlers soft drinks through sipper bottles, and chocolate biscuits and Milo as bedtime treats.

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A three-year-old was taken to Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital after she consumed alcohol-based hand sanitiser.

Toddler poisoned by hand sanitiser

Doctors are warning people to be careful with alcohol-based hand sanitisers after a three-year-old suffered severe alcohol poisoning.

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Telstra launches internet doctor service

Telstra has launched a new video- and phone-based medical service it hopes will help reduce the spread of infectious diseases by bringing healthcare into people's homes.

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Does my child need antibiotics?

While we all want to help our children recover quickly when sick, antibiotics are not always the answer.

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The photo that Avery's mum took that made her worried (left); and Avery after having his eye removed (right).

Mum's photo saves toddler's life

All parents cherish photos of their children, but one mother has more reason than most to be glad she took a snapshot of her young son.

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Is a toddler's BMI an indication of obesity?

Forget the healthy images of chubby babies and toddlers; lots of parents are being told their young children are overweight.

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'We're not doing this to be trendy': life with a child with allergies

Please don't look badly on my child if they cry when I tell them they can't eat the birthday cake. Don't look at me condescendingly and say, "A little bit won't hurt".

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More Australian kids are surviving cancer

Childhood cancer survival has increased in Australia by 6 per cent over recent decades, despite an unexplained rise in incidence rates among the very young.

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Rosannah Gundry was diagnosed with cancer in December 2014.

Rosannah 'just like any other toddler' - except for one big difference

Behind her big smile, 18-month-old Rosannah is dealing with a tumour that reaches from her lower abdomen all the way to her heart.

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Gluten-free Lunchboxes Cookbook is on sale now.

Gluten and nut-free lunchboxes made easy

Traditionally, packed lunches are packed with gluten (think breads, wraps and biscuits). One mum has created a gluten and nut-free solution.

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