Kids Health Info

Bringing a new baby home is an exciting time, but it also comes with a whole new set of safety considerations. From burns, choking and preventing falls to creating a safe home environment, many parents wonder what they need to know to keep their baby safe as they grow and develop.

In this episode, our host Dr Anthea Rhodes is joined by paediatrician Dr Warwick Teague as they take listeners on a walk around home, pointing important safety aspects that parents should consider.

Parents will find practical advice to help create a safer environment for their growing child and learn important first aid tips to keep in mind for moments when something does go wrong.

Kids Health Info is funded thanks to the support of the Good Friday Appeal

In this episode, Warwick mentioned a few resources. Here are some that parents may wish to explore:

Kidsafe Victoria home safety checklist: Home Safety - Kidsafe VIC

Kid Health Info first aid: Kids Health Info : First aid – babies, children and teens

Kids Health Info button battery safety: Kids Health Info : Button battery safety

Kids Health Info burns and scalds – prevention and first aid: Kids Health Info : Burns and scalds – prevention and first aid

Kids Health Info water safety:Kids Health Info : Water safety

As babies grow and develop, parents often have questions about whether their child is growing as expected and what changes are normal. Concerns about head shape, growth charts and development are common, and it can be difficult to know when reassurance is enough and when to seek advice.

In this episode, Dr Anthea Rhodes speaks with paediatrician Dr Lisa Barrows about to unpack questions that many parents have about their child’s head shape. They discuss how growth is monitored, why some babies develop flat spots on their heads, and when parents should speak to a health professional.

Parents will come away with practical advice, reassurance and a better understanding of how babies grow and develop in the first year of life.

Kids Health Info is funded thanks to the support of the Good Friday Appeal

In this episode, Tammy mentioned a few resources. Here are some that parents may wish to explore:

Kids Health Info plagiocephaly and brachycephaly - misshapen head: Kids Health Info : Plagiocephaly and brachycephaly - misshapen head

From the moment your baby is born, sleep becomes one of the most talked-about topics for parents. But when sleep doesn’t go to plan – which is very common in the first year – it can leave parents feeling exhausted, worried and unsure about what’s normal.

It’s common to have questions and challenges around sleep during your baby’s first year of life. In this episode, our host Dr Anthea Rhodes is joined by paediatrician Dr Tammy Goldwasser.

In this episode, parents hear answers to common questions about infant sleep, learn what to expect at different stages of development, and find practical guidance and reassurance to help them navigate sleep in the first year.

Kids Health Info is funded thanks to the support of the Good Friday Appeal

In this episode, Tammy mentioned a few resources. Here are some that parents may wish to explore:

Kids Health Info sleep problems – babies and toddlers: Kids Health Info : Sleep problems - babies and toddlers

All babies cry, but some cry more than parents expect. When crying feels relentless, it's easy to feel worried, frustrated or overwhelmed.

In this episode, Dr Anthea Rhodes speaks with paediatrician Dr Tammy Goldwasser about crying, colic and comforting during a baby's first year. They discuss why babies cry, share helpful ways to settle your baby, advise when parents should seek help, and explain why, with new understanding, the concept of "colic" has become outdated.

Parents will come away with practical advice, reassurance and a better understanding of what their baby may be trying to communicate.

Kids Health Info is funded thanks to the support of the Good Friday Appeal

In this episode, Tammy mentioned a few resources. Here are some that parents may wish to explore:

Kids Health Info crying and unsettled babies fact sheet: Kids Health Info : Crying and unsettled babies – colic

From the very first feed, parents are creating the beginning of a lifelong relationship with food for their baby. But when feeding doesn’t go to plan – which it often doesn’t, parents can start to feel overwhelmed in navigating the challenges that arise. If you’re struggling to get feeding sorted, you certainly aren’t alone.

It’s common to have questions and challenges around feeding in the first year of your baby’s life. In this episode our host Dr Anthea Rhodes is joined by Maternal Child Health Nurse, Sonia Evans.

In this the episode parents hear answers to common feeding questions and find guidance and support for decision making about feeding choices and transitions.

Kids Health Info is funded thanks to the support of the Good Friday Appeal

In this episode, Sonia mentioned a few resources. Here are some that parents may wish to explore:

Kids Health Info bottle feeding: Kids Health Info : Bottle feeding

Kids Health Info breastfeeding: Kids Health Info : Breastfeeding

Kids Health Info nutrition babies and toddlers: Kids Health Info : Nutrition – babies and toddlers

Choking prevention and choking risks: Choking hazards & prevention: children | Raising Children Network