Children's health

Toddler constipation: Understand the signs, and how your doctor can help
Children's health 02 Oct 2022

Toddler constipation: Understand the signs, and how your doctor can help

Toddlers are, by nature, temperamental and finicky. Their moods and wants can change on a dime. Even going to the bathroom can present a challenge at times. Some toddlers have a set bathroom schedule with regular bowel movements. On the other hand, some can go two…
Is it a cold, or flu, or an infection? Guide to fevers in children
Children's health 30 Sep 2022

Is it a cold, or flu, or an infection? Guide to fevers in children

All kids get a fever from time to time. A fever is not something harmful in itself, and often indicates that the body warmed up to fight an infection. Parents are sometimes confused about what adequate measures should be taken when they find their child uneasy at midnight,…
How to Help a Baby with Eczema
Children's health 30 Sep 2022

How to Help a Baby with Eczema

Atopic dermatitis (AD), also known asĀ  eczema, makes your skin red and itchy. These are dry blotches often found in babies and can last a long time. Almost 25% of children are affected by it, and around 60% endure it for a year after birth. As a matter…
Have a Kid with Sudden Diarrhoea? Your Guide to Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
Children's health 25 Sep 2022

Have a Kid with Sudden Diarrhoea? Your Guide to Symptoms, Causes and Treatments

What is diarrhoea? Diarrhoea is when stools (bowel movements) are loose and watery. It may cause your child to use the bathroom more frequently. Although it is a common problem, it can get worse if it lasts for more than two days, and your child may need to…
Everyone is Talking About These Health Insurance Hacks!
Children's health 21 Apr 2022

Everyone is Talking About These Health Insurance Hacks!

Choosing private health insurance can feel like a complicated process. Indeed, it may seem challenging to know which products will provide the greatest benefits. But…
Have children with asthma? Get help preparing for flare-ups these holidays with a wheeze monitor
Allergies 18 Nov 2021

Have children with asthma? Get help preparing for flare-ups these holidays with a wheeze monitor

As the year winds down and the lazy summer days are just around the corner, it can be really easy to break out of good habits when it comes to staying on top of your kid’s asthma ā€¦ ā€¦ but asthma doesn’t take a holiday over…
School can be a pain in the back ā€“ literally
Children's health 09 Jul 2020

School can be a pain in the back ā€“ literally

While it may be easy to dismiss childrenā€™s complaints of heavy backpacks, Australian children are at risk of permanent spinal damage because of incorrectly packed…
Get your 2020 flu shot early
Children's health 29 Apr 2020

Get your 2020 flu shot early

Jump to When is it ideal to get the flu vaccine? Why get the flu vaccine? Who should get the flu vaccine? Where can I get a flu vaccine? The vaccine…
What to expect on your childā€™s first dental visit?
Children's health 27 May 2019

What to expect on your childā€™s first dental visit?

Your child's first dentist visit is good for healthy teeth and cavity prevention.Learn when you should take your child to the dentist and how to…