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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Vaccines and your child

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Always see a doctor or your maternal health nurse if you're concerned about any aspects of your baby's health or wellbeing.

Baby acne: the facts

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Jessica's daughter in her Pavlik harness; and after her treatment.

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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Calls for uniformity in sleep advice for newborn twins

The tragic deaths of six-week-old twin girls in Brisbane last week have thrown the spotlight on the lack of information and uniformity around safe sleep arrangements for multiples.

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Aussie baby born with terminal 'twitch' disease so rare, it doesn't have a name

Ashana Simpson has two conditions both so incredibly rare, they occur at a rate of just one in every one million people.

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Anthea has ongoing issues as a result of the stroke she suffered as a newborn.

At just six-weeks-old baby Anthea suffered a stroke

"They told us to say our goodbyes".

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Mum's nightmare: baby's 'cold' turns into deadly heart infection

"I couldn't believe that this was happening," said the traumatised mum.

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Common baby products the leading cause of eczema

Mix of fragrances and preservatives trigger allergic reactions.

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Miguel Cervantes and his daughter, Adelaide. Instagram (Kelly Cervantes)

Infantile spasms: what every parent needs to know

When Miguel Cervantes and his wife first found out something was wrong with their daughter, they 'started Googling around about infantile spasms, and it was just terrifying'.