Toddler Health & Physical Development

Popular toddler snacks no better than junk food, new study

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Mum fears mother-in-law performed 'medical procedure' on son: 'It's impossible for it to have just happened on its own'

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'I watched my child die in slow motion': Why we urgently need to talk about childhood dementia

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Bringing the early signs of ASD to life: the video has been developed to help both parents and health professionals.

What autism looks like in toddlers: VIDEO

The average age of ASD diagnosis is 4 years of age, despite the fact that about half of children with this disorder may be detected by age 14 months.

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Trusting your instincts

How maternal instinct can be a valuable tool for mums when they know something just isn't right with their child.

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Threadworm infection is common but carriers may not have any symptoms.

The low-down on worms and how to get rid of them

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The most common toddler injuries – and how to avoid them

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Alternative (and safe) ways to soothe eczema

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General medical advice only ... If you are ever concerned about your child's health, see a doctor.

Constipation in toddlers

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'Completely unnecessary': research finds toddler milks are expensive and potentially harmful

"This is potentially dangerous, as toddler milks could be harmful to the health of growing children."

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Photo: A new campaign is urging parents to be aware of the serious risks associated with button batteries.

'Child killers': Powerful new campaign warns parents about 'deadly' household item

While only tiny, button batteries can cause catastrophic injuries and even death if swallowed.

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Photo: Christelle David and her little boy Taiyo

'My eyes still fill with tears': Mum's emotional book mission following son's cancer diagnosis

"Hearing the words 'your son has cancer' was both surreal and devastating."

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Photos: Baby Ellie 12 hours after admission at Westmead on a ventilator at six-weeks-old and at Royal Children's ...

'Grateful for every day': Sydney toddler with rare heart condition defies the odds

At just two-and-a-half years old, little Ellie has spent more than half of her life in hospital.

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'Every bite counts': new dietary guidelines recommend no added sugar for babies or toddlers

The report highlights just how critical good nutrition is in the first two years of life.

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Photos; Dr Matt Dun and his beautiful girl, Josie. Supplied.

'We cry every day': doctor's heartbreaking quest to find cure for cancer that killed his little girl

"I don't want any other family to hear those words.. 'we don't have any treatment for you'."

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Photo: Sofie DeLuis having her flu shot, after her little sister Lucy tragically passed away from influenza last year. ...

'We miss Lucy so much': heartbroken family's plea to vaccinate after daughter’s flu death

A Western Australian family has shared a moving photograph to encourage others to vaccinate their kids against the flu.

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Early intervention for autism is important. My son is proof of that

New autism recommendations made all the difference for this author's son.

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An ultrasound image shows a confetti star lodged in an infant's throat.

'Be careful': Doctors issue warning about hazards of Christmas star confetti

A nine-month-old suffered serious health issues as a result of swallowing the popular decoration.

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'Scariest night of our life': Mum's warning after toddler 'almost dies' from drinking too much cow's milk

The Canadian mum-of-two almost lost her little girl after she became very ill as a result of iron-deficiency anaemia.

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Alarming new statistics reveal drowning risk triples when kids turn one

'Distractions are dangerous,' warns Royal Life Saving Australia, with summer hot on our heels.

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