“Have you washed your hands?” How many times have you said that to your children today? Probably a lot. Hand washing is one of the most important disease preventative skills you can teach your children. Teaching kids about hand washing is not just important to keep them healthier in childhood but all through life. Because…
Children's Health
Children’s Week 2013: “I’ve Got an Ow!” Giveaway
It’s Children’s Week! Children’s Week is an annual event celebrated in Australia during the fourth week in October. For 2013, the United Nations has provided the following theme for Children’s Week: Every child has the right to rest and leisure, to engage in play and recreational activities appropriate to the age of the child and…
Allergic disorders in infants
Allergic disorders are common in up to 40% of children in Australia. Allergies are often lifelong and have treatments but no cures. So it makes sense to try to prevent them before they appear. Allergic diseases have approximately doubled in western counties over the last 25 years and the most common allergies are eczema, asthma…
The introduction of Solids and Baby led Weaning
To reduce the risk of babies and infants developing food intolerances and allergies, the introduction of any solids should not occur until the child is between four and six months of age. Feeding should begin with one to two meals a day of three to four tablespoons. Traditionally first foods usually consists of pureed vegetables…
Four diseases, one vaccine.
From July 2013 the National Immunisation Program Schedule will contain a range of new vaccines. The changes will affect the 12 month old, 18 month old and four year old schedule. At 12 months of age, babies will receive the Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) vaccine. At 18 months of age, babies will now receive…
Paediatrician: Dr John Mills
John Mills is a neonatal paediatrician who has been working exclusively with newborn babies since 1997. John was born and schooled in England and attended the Medical College of St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London where healthcare has been provided to the sick since 1123. He came to Australia in 1991 and, after 18 months working…
“Sticky eye” in newborn babies
You may notice, especially in the first 48 hours following birth, a clear, white to yellow discharge in either one or both of your babies eyes. At times, this may also cause a crust on the eyelid and/or eyelashes making the lids ‘stick’ together. Although mildly unpleasant for your baby, it is quite common and…
