Aussie doctors pioneer procedure that gives baby boy new immune system
NICKY PHILLIPS At three months of age Kini almost died from a cold - but a new procedure has given him an amazing second chance at life.
Eating peanut products early could prevent allergy, study shows
Andrew Pollack Turning what was once conventional wisdom on its head, a new study suggests that many peanut allergies can be prevented by feeding young children food containing peanuts beginning in infancy.
Common skin irritations in newborns (and how to treat them)
As many as one in two newborn babies suffer from skin irritations in their first few weeks. So what are the most common rashes and irritations to look out for?
My newborn baby had a stroke
Sarah Chalmers Strokes occur in about one in 4,000 newborns a year in Britain with life-changing consequences for the baby and the family.
Why skin to skin is so important
CATHERINE RODIE While it may sound self-explanatory, there's more to 'skin to skin' than you may think.
Dear anti-vax parents: We're not mad at you
Chad Hayes An open letter to parents who don't vaccinate their children, from Doctor Chad Hayes.
Object of desire
Curvy mums make clever babies
Eamonn Warner Scientists appear to have discovered why women have evolved to have more curves than men – shapely thighs and bottoms lead to healthier babies.
Stars help save choking babies
LETITIA ROWLANDS It's an important lesson to learn, but one that busy new mums and dads might overlook until it's too late.
Baby Imogen to celebrate Christmas in spite of chemo
Cate Broughton Ten-month-old Imogen is about to begin her fourth round of chemotherapy, but her family is determined to celebrate Christmas.
Mum of baby who fell ill after drinking raw milk speaks out
Marissa Calligeros and Beau Donelly A Melbourne mother has described how her son turned grey when he became seriously ill after drinking raw milk.
How the cold sore virus killed baby Eloise
Melanie Mahoney Sarah Pugh didn’t expect any issues when she welcomed baby Eloise into the world. She certainly didn't expect her to pass away just 25 days later, a victim of a common virus.
The 10-month-old as big as a five-year-old
Lisa Knight Indigo weighs 25kg and can't support her own weight - and she is just 10 months old.
Circumcision benefits outweigh risks: new report
Circumcision can reduce the risk of contracting STDs, including HIV, and can help prevent cancer, a new report says.
When no one believes your child has a deadly allergy
Kristin-Lee Campbell I have spent nights beside their bed just listening to make sure my children’s breathing stays regular. I have prayed to God that I could take it all away.
How a baby can survive alone for days on end
ANNA PATTY The baby found abandoned in a Sydney drain may have been alone for up to six days without being fed, leaving many asking how he could have survived.
'We're just trying to keep our child alive': life with FPIES
Anonymous We have a beautiful seven-month-old son, and his allergy rules our life.
'I had a feeling something was seriously wrong': the fight for Kaden's diagnosis
Steve Dorfman Before even giving birth, Katie Myers' maternal instincts warned her something was wrong with her baby.
There's no need to eclipse a babymoon
Josh Noel As long as pregnant women do their research, travelling during pregnancy can be done safely.
Our baby's reflux caused the longest endurance test of our lives
Athalie Bensemann I'm glad she wasn't my first child, or I would have thought that this was normal.
My son vomited 20 times a day for years
Elaine McAlister It took three months for doctors to learn that my son had reflux. It took another three years to fix it.
Vaccine ignorance is deadly and contagious
Laurie Garrett And Maxine Builder In the absence of credible, strong political leadership, paranoia about disease can go viral.
The house that hope built for childhood cancer
LETITIA ROWLANDS Baby Laelani Baker was diagnosed with cancer before she was even born. Her heartbreaking story is just one of the reasons the Build for a Cure project is raising money for vital research into childhood cancer.
Constipation in babies when starting solids
DANIELLE COLLEY While starting solids can be frustrating and messy (yet also fun!), introducing solids can also play havoc on tiny digestive systems.
Knatalye and Adeline born with an everlasting bond
Kyrie O'Connor Knatalye Hope and Adeline Faith are a lot like any other identical twin girls, but there is one dramatic difference: they're joined at the chest and shares several internal organs.
Baby dies of meningococcal weeks after vaccine application denied
LETITIA ROWLANDS A six-month-old girl has died from meningococcal disease just weeks after an application for government funding of a vaccine for the most deadly strain of the virus was rejected.
My baby was permanently injured during birth
Anna Kumar My baby was a few months old when we first heard the term “brachial plexus birth injury” and the heart wrenching news that he may never gain full function of his arm.
Itching for a solution to eczema
Gabe McGrath Around 30 per cent of children live with eczema every day. A dad shares his son's story and gets advice from an expert.
Video: 7-week-old baby hears for the first time
Jen Ng This video of little Lachlan hearing for the first time will be sure to make you smile.
New rotavirus vaccine to cut death rate in babies
KATE HAGAN A new vaccine is protecting newborns from rotavirus, a dangerous condition which kills about 500,000 children around the world each year.
New smartphone app to check for jaundice
Letitia Rowlands It is sometimes hard to tell whether a newborn baby has jaundice. Researchers are hoping their new app will make the process easier for parents and doctors.
What parents should know about paediatric dentistry
Melanie Hearse There’s more to paediatric dentists than just a few party hats and flat screens playing cartoons or the latest computer game, as one mum learnt.
Leukaemia the latest challenge to Imogen's nine lives
Hannah McLeod Jackie Evans and Jason Holden's daughter Imogen has overcome multiple problems in her first seven months of life.
My one-week-old baby battled meningitis
Donna Webeck Although doctors and midwives reassured her everything was fine, Naomi felt that something wasn't quite right with her newborn daughter. Thankfully, she followed her instincts - and discovered that her one-week-old had meningitis.
Mums' songs can do wonders for premature babies
LETITIA ROWLANDS The early weeks of a premature baby's life can be stressful, but research shows singing to your newborn can help help both baby and mum.
Premmie babies: taking it one day at a time
Letitia Rowlands This heartwarming video shows tiny Walker Pruett, born at just 26 weeks, making his mum and dad proud by growing stronger every day.
New surgery making life easier for sick babies
Harriet Alexander A pioneering medical procedure is making treatment of babies suffering from birth disorder oesophageal atresia less traumatic.
Aussie babies thriving after pioneering surgery
Harriet Alexander Doctors have performed a pioneering medical procedure on two babies suffering from a rare birth disorder .
Bring out your nappies: The Nappy Collective starts new drive
LETITIA ROWLANDS It's that time of year when the dedicated volunteers at The Nappy Collective do their bit to help out mums and children in need - and they need your help.
Lizard found in can of baby formula
LISA VISENTIN A Sydney mother who claims to have found a dead and rotting lizard inside a tin of baby formula is calling for a nationwide recall.
Healing hugs for sick babies
LETITIA ROWLANDS Evelyn Walter underwent life-saving surgery just five days after she was born, but thanks to state-of-the-art equipment and the care of expert medical staff she's now a healthy toddler.
Study confirms safety of childhood vaccines
Karen Kaplan Public health experts have taken a fresh look at the safety records of childhood vaccines and once again pronounced them safe.
Baby suffers seizures after formula replaced with cordial
AMY CORDEROY A six-month-old girl has suffered from life-threatening seizures after her mother fed her cordial because she could not afford to buy her infant formula.
'Mini-epidemic' of virus infecting newborns
Beau Donelly Hundreds of newborns have been infected with a potentially dangerous virus that is similar to hand, foot and mouth disease.
Running for these precious lives
LETITIA ROWLANDS Being told that your baby has neuroblastoma cancer is beyond devastating, but the support of family and friends is helping this family through their despair.
The life-saving vaccine our children are being denied
LETITIA ROWLANDS A vaccine against the deadly B-strain of meningococcal disease is available in Australia, but it's not part of the childhood National Immunisation Program and is too costly for many families to access.
RECALL: Metal blade found in baby food
Staff writers Woolworths is recalling Baby Macro Organic Tomato Chicken with Pasta Puree 120g purchased at any Woolworths, Safeway or Thomas Dux supermarket with a best before date of 07/Aug/14.
How reflux brought us to breaking point
Amanda McDonough When our son was born he rarely stopped crying and refused to breastfeed. Finally, as a toddler, he was diagnosed with reflux.
Is it time to re-introduce circumcision to public hospitals?
LUCY CARROLL Circumcision rates for newborn boys in NSW have jumped by more than 30 per cent in the past two decades - but experts are divided as to whether the practice should once again be routinely offered.
Services for deaf children under threat
LETITIA ROWLANDS The Federal Government is investigating the possible sale of the nation's largest provider of audiological services, but parents of deaf and hearing impaired children fear children will suffer if the plans go ahead.
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