Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI) is a term used to describe the sudden and unexpected death of a baby.
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Health checks for babies
Shortly before or after your baby is born, you'll be given a Child Health Record booklet. In Australia, this usually has a blue cover and is often called 'the blue book'.
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Supporting Red Nose Day saves little lives
Every day in Australia, 9 infants or children die suddenly and unexpectedly. The aim of Red Nose Day is to reduce this number to zero. Here's how you can help.
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How your baby gains weight
All babies will gain weight differently, but there are some guidelines for healthy weight gain.
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Baby feeding
Links to trusted information about baby feeding.
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Bottle feeding with formula
Lots of different brands of infant formula are available. Read our guide to the different types of formula available to feed your baby.
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Children's feet
Caring for children's feet starts from birth. Find out more about how to look after your child's feet and how to keep them in tiptop condition.
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Baby rash
Nappy rash and cradle cap are common in babies. They are usually easily treated and won’t cause long-term problems – here are some self-care tips.
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Phenylketonuria
Links to trusted information about phenylketonuria (PKU), an inherited disorder that increases levels of an amino acid in the blood called phenylalanine.
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Play with babies and toddlers
Information on playing with babies and toddlers including getting them involved, tips for playing, play ideas, toy safety, plus links to trusted resources.
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Life stages
Health information in relation to a number of different life stages and life events, such as babies and toddlers, children, teenagers, young adults, pregnancy, women's health, men's health, seniors and end-of-life issues.
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