Dietary intake differs in infants who follow baby-led weaning
University of Otago researchers have undertaken the first-ever study looking at what infants eat when they follow baby-led weaning and found that they have a lot of healthy eating habits, but also some less...
More parents choose to delay child’s start to school
Parents across Australia are increasingly choosing to hold back their children’s start to school due to beliefs it benefits them in the long-term, QUT research has found.
The study conducted by Dr Amanda Mergler and...
More parents choose to delay child's start to school
Parents across Australia are increasingly choosing to hold back their children’s start to school due to beliefs it benefits them in the long-term, QUT research has found.
The study conducted by Dr Amanda Mergler and...
One in four Aussie kids under 10 has untreated tooth decay
Results of a national oral health survey led by the University of Adelaide show that a quarter of all Australian children aged 10 and under has untreated tooth decay.
The National Child Oral Health Survey...
One-day beach safety course saves young lives
Primary-school aged children who undertake a one-day beach safety awareness program can potentially save their own lives as well as others according to a Griffith University study.
“Drowning is among the 10 leading causes of...
Great result for Infant Feeding Guidelines consensus
The Centre for Food & Allergy Research (CFAR) Australian Infant Feeding Guidelines Summit was hosted by Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) on Friday 13th May 2016. The Australasian Society for Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)...
Winter is Coming- Heater Safety Warnings
NSW Fair Trading Commissioner Rod Stowe said consumers should consider several cold weather safety warnings as temperatures start to drop with the onset of autumn and pay heed to recent heater recalls of dual...
Australian parenting program acclaimed
The University of Queensland-developed Triple P – Positive Parenting Program has been included in US policy recommendations to reduce the toxic effects of poverty on children’s health.
The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that evidence-based parenting programs, including...
Safety Recall Children’s Panadol 5-12 years suspension 200 mL bottle
Recall - risk of allergic reaction due to potential contamination
Consumers and health professionals are advised that GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Australia, in consultation with the TGA, is in the process of recalling three batches of...
Baby see, baby do?
That cute thing your newborn is doing that you’ve been telling everyone about… Chances are they aren’t copying it from you.
Researchers from The University of Queensland School of Psychology have recommended “modifying or abandoning”...
