Category: Advice

Is Insect Repellent Safe For My Baby?

Earlier this year, the recommendations for safe insect repellent use were updated. Here is what parents and carers need to know;

Understanding ‘Colic’: What It Really Means.

When your baby cries for hours on end, it can feel overwhelming and exhausting, especially when nothing seems to soothe them. Parents often hear the term ‘colic’ to describe this excessive crying – but what does that really mean, and what can you do about it?

How To Treat A Nosebleed

Did you know the correct first aid response to a nosebleed is not pinching the nose and tilting the head back to stop bleeding?⁠

Why Everybody Needs To Use A Spacer With Their Puffer

Did you know that using a spacer with a puffer (metered dose inhaler) increases the medication’s effectiveness by up to 70 per cent?

RSV: What It Is, How to Prevent It, and What to Do If Your Child Has It

Learn about Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), its symptoms, when to seek medical attention, and effective prevention tips.

Guest blog – What to Do the First Time You Need to Hire a Babysitter or Nanny: A Comprehensive Guide.

Discover essential steps and tips for hiring a babysitter or nanny for the first time. Learn how to assess your childcare needs, research options, check credentials, and more. Utilise Kiddo App to find reliable and vetted caregivers.

Winter Warmers – The Hazards To Avoid and How To Sleep Safe

Did you know that wheat bags are not safe to use as a way to warm bedding, or to sleep with during the night?

How To Tell Whether Your Child Has Worms

Threadworm (also called pinworm or ‘bum worms’, thank you, Bluey!), is the most common type of worm in little ones. But how can you tell that your child has them?

5 Winter Illness Myths – Busted!

We are busting the top 5 winter illness myths, giving you the facts (and debunking the fiction)!

Key Points On The New Mandatory Standard For Toys.

The ACCC recently created a new mandatory standard for children’s toys (up to and including 36 months). We have summarised the key points you need to know!