After a lengthy campaign by mothers and surgeons, the MSAC (Medical Services Advisory Committee) now recommends that abdominal repair surgery for postpartum women should be covered by Medicare. This is a huge win for Australian women who suffer from conditions such as diastasis recti, or abdominal…
Everything you wanted to know about little boys and their erections
Erections are a natural function for a healthy male, but when they start occurring in babies and little boys it can be a little disconcerting – especially for mums! Not sure if it’s normal? Here’s everything you’ve wanted to know about erections in children (but were too…
Childhood illnesses that make you glad to be an adult
One of the truly testing parts of parenthood is having to deal with the kinds of illnesses and health complications which adults don’t normally fall prey to. Kids seem to be magnets for the kind of bugs and viruses that most of us fortunately haven’t…
Achoo! How to prevent the dreaded snotty cold in your home this winter
Winter is coming … and so are the colds! Snotty noses, fevers and coughs can be really hard for babies and young kids (and their parents). So how do you avoid them? Here are our top tips for managing colds in your family this flu…
Brace yourself! 9 common preschool illnesses to prepare for now
If your little one is heading off to daycare or preschool, then get ready for the onslaught of illnesses that inevitably come with those first few months of childcare life. Here are nine of the most common ones to look out for and what you…
A family guide to hand, foot and mouth disease
The recent outbreaks of hand, foot and mouth disease in Sydney have parents on tenterhooks as they attempt to keep their kids away from this often painful virus. Note that hand, foot and mouth disease has nothing to do with the type of foot and mouth disease…
Sniffles and snuffles: 6 ways you can help your toddler’s miserable winter cold
It starts with a cough, then a sniffle, then suddenly your child is down with a full-blown cold. It’s no fun seeing your little one sick and unhappy, but there are a few small ways to soothe a sick toddler or preschooler. 1. Throw out the…
7 things mums think in the middle of the night when they hear their child cough
Woken in the dead of night by a little one’s croak, rasp, bark or wheeze? Found a bunch of worries and possible woes flashing before your eyes as you remember all the things you have to do the next day? We feel you! Let us…
My child is a noisy breather – what could it mean?
Babies and little children are loud and noisy; it’s a fact. While this is completely normal, when it comes to breathing, noisy can be disconcerting and sometimes a sign of something more serious going on. Different types of noisy breathing When you’re a parent (especially…