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…
The green snot myth: Here’s what it really means
That’s a great question Xavier! The first thing for us to think about is what is snot? When we are healthy, snot is just what scientists call mucus. Mucus is a gel that lines our nose, our intestines, and even our lungs. It’s very sticky and slippery….
When missing children return: how can we avoid adding to Cleo Smith’s trauma?
Four-year-old Cleo Smith was found by Western Australian police last week, 18 days after going missing from a remote campsite. Being taken and removed from one’s family is a significantly traumatic event for any child. It disrupts their entire world. Children are dependent on their families and…
What is tongue-tie and what should parents do if their baby has it?
A child’s tongue is attached to the bottom of their mouth by a thin piece of tissue called an “ankyloglossia,” or more commonly, a “tongue-tie. ” What does this mean for parents? What should they do if their baby has it? This blog post discusses…