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Formula frenzy sparked by unethical marketing

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The recent baby formula shortage in Australia highlights the unethical marketing practices of infant formula manufacturers across the world, according to an infant feeding expert from Western Sydney University. Dr Karleen Gribble, from the School...

Learning to read infant hunger cues

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Obesity is the second highest contributor to poor health and premature death in Australia and it’s on the rise, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. In 2012, almost two in three adults...

Six key interventions to aid baby health and survival

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Skin-to-skin contact, early commencement of breastfeeding and hygienic umbilical cord care are among the six key interventions which give an infant the best start to life, according to new research by the University of...

Teaching parents how to parent

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Effective treatment in child protection must involve changing the behaviour of parents. This is at the heart of an early-intervention initiative aimed at working with parents as soon as they appear on the authorities’...
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Poor Infant Sleep May Predict Problematic Toddler Behaviour

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A study recently published in Developmental Neuropsychology finds a definite link between poor infant sleep and compromised attention and behaviour at the toddler stage. The research discovered that one-year-olds who experienced fragmented sleep were...
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Pre-Christmas Toy Safety Checks Underway

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NSW Fair Trading has commenced its annual pre-Christmas toy safety checks targeting suburbs and towns across the state. Fair Trading Commission Rod Stowe said discount stores would be a focus as would ‘pop up kiosk’...

Unique reaction underpins why breast is best for baby

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Dangerous bacteria in babies can be held at bay by a unique chemical reaction that occurs between breastmilk and baby saliva, a University of Queensland breakthrough study has shown. UQ researchers, including neonatal care specialist...

Cures for rare but fatal infant disease

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Monash Health’s pioneering treatment for babies with a disease that was once universally fatal has been validated by research published today in prestigious journal, The Lancet. “We don’t use the word cure very often in...

Sleep safe: Cot safety warning

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The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is reminding Queensland parents and caregivers to be vigilant when setting up household cots for their children following the death of a toddler in the United Kingdom. The 14...

Toppling furniture: Anchor it and protect a child

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Small children have died or suffered serious injuries from unstable furniture that has tipped over. You can help prevent death or serious injury to small children from toppling furniture. Hazards Injuries and deaths Consumer research - April...
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