Expert panel: Baby care

Hi Marianda, The Cancer Council recommends that you talk to your doctor first about using sunscreen on babies less than 6 months old. Babies and...

Hi there, Sounds like you are getting there with your son. Its hard isnt it to keep thinking of different ways in which you can help. Can can tr...

Hi there, There are many things which can aggravate reflux. From teething, bad day, feeling unwell, allergies, overtired, constipation, immunisati...

Hi Melissa, Congratulations on the birth of your daughter. It`s really good to hear that she is happy and thriving; and it sounds like you are do...

Hi Renae, Oh my goodness, it sounds like things are really tough for you, and I`m sure you must be absolutely exhausted by now!! It sounds like t...

Hi, Congratulations on the birth of your son. It sounds like you are doing a really great job, but you are right to have concerns because of his ...

Hi Karen, Congrats on the birth of bub number 4. Reflux could be a factor, especially because he is premmie, but that isn’t the only issue...

Hi, Congratulations on the birth of your young daughter. I’m sorry that she is vomiting so much! There are a couple of questions I need to...

Hi Linda, Well done for continuing to look for answers, despite what everyone is telling you. You know your baby best, and you know that somethin...

Hi, Well done on following up on your instincts. That’s not always easy to do, especially if everyone else is saying things like “he&...

Hi, For potential skin-related concerns such as eczema, it’s best to talk with your local doctor. Susan

Hi, Babies and children have sensitive skin which is why we recommend doing a small patch test first. If the rash persists, talk to your family d...

Hi Marilyn, UV damage to the eyes can start from an early age, and in the long term can cause serious eye problems, such as cataracts, pterygium ...

Hi, Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful baby, and also for getting the diagnosis so quickly. It isn`t unusual for bubs to object to ta...

Hi, You don`t say whether Lachlan has been diagnosed with reflux, though I presume he either has been or you suspect reflux since you sent a post...

Hi, Thank you for taking the time to write in. It is really lovely to hear how much success you`ve had and that she is over her reflux now. I`m s...

Hi, Thanks for writing in, and yeouch for the mastitis in both breasts- I can imagine how much THAT hurt!!! Yes, it is possible he is constipated...

Hi, Thanks for contacting our organisation, and congratulations on the birth of your beautiful little bub. Is there a reason why you are keeping ...

Hi Yasmin, It’s great to read that your family takes sun protection seriously. Freckles are rare at birth and usually develop as a resul...

Hi There, Congratulation on your new son, I glad the health nurse has realized that there is a problem and is giving you some good advice to star...

Hi, That is actually a tough question- reflux can be really difficult to diagnose, and there is such a large range of ways it presents, which of ...

Hi Jen, It’s great that you have seen such a great improvement already, even though all the feeds aren’t easy. I have never used Neoc...

Hi, It sounds like things are really quite difficult still, despite the fact that he has started medication. Feeding difficulties like you are de...

Hi I found it really hard to cope when people would tell me that things would be better by a particular age, only to find out there was no change...

Thanks fafa1975 I am happy to help. I didn’t know there was a supply problem with thickeners at the moment- thanks for the heads up. I ho...

Hi, That`s not necessarily an easy question to answer (esp as I`ve no idea how old he is). My first thought is that it would be important to talk...

Hi, It’s great to hear that your family is very sunsmart. As this is a clinical question, it is best to seek advice from your family doctor...

Hi, Babies and children have sensitive skin so sun protection is really important. Infants under six months of age should be kept out of the sun ...

Hi, The Cancer Council recommends that you talk to your doctor first about using sunscreen on babies less than 6 months old. Babies and children...

Hi Katherine, Yes it can be hard to get children to keep their hats on but there are a couple of things you could try. You could try playing a g...