Bringing home a newborn when you already have a curious toddler is a mix of heartwarming moments and wintery germ chaos. With your toddler eager to cuddle and “help,” how do you keep your little one safe without turning your home into a sanitised fortress? We answer one of the most asked questions from our community with practical, no-guilt tips for protecting your newborn from winter bugs—while still encouraging sibling bonding.
As parents, knowing where to go when your child is sick or injured can be stressful. Medicare Urgent Care Clinics (UCCs) offer fast, bulk-billed care for non-life-threatening conditions—bridging the gap between GPs and hospital EDs. CPR Kids Founder Sarah Hunstead shares her firsthand experience and what families need to know. 💙
Born with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), Alexis faced unimaginable challenges from birth, her skin as fragile as butterfly wings. Despite infections, daily wound care, and the heartbreaking diagnosis of stage four renal cancer, her parents, Alarna and Harley, dedicated themselves to giving her the best life possible. After Alexis’s passing, they now raise awareness for EB through DEBRA Australia, determined to support other families and honour their daughter’s legacy.
A mother from New South Wales is sharing her son Alex’s story to raise awareness about the risks of the cold sore virus after her 14-month-old was diagnosed with HSV keratitis.
Learn about Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), its symptoms, when to seek medical attention, and effective prevention tips.
We are busting the top 5 winter illness myths, giving you the facts (and debunking the fiction)!
As a pediatric nurse, here are my top five app picks for every parent and carer.
We have compiled a list of ideas for different questions you can ask your child’s treating team to help you feel informed, educated, and engaged.
This is a question we hear a lot, and thanks to our friends over at NSW Poisons Information, we have the answer!
Do you know the 8 red flags of the unwell baby/child?
