Kids Health Info

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baby, advise when parents should seek help, and explain why, with new understanding, the concept of "colic" has become outdated.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

For new parents, the experience of having your tiny baby come down with an illness can feel incredibly overwhelming.

In this episode our host, Dr Anthea Rhodes is joined by Dr Danni Bao, a Paediatrician and Emergency Department doctor to help parents better understand what is common versus what might be cause for concern in the first year of life.

We'll unpack the red flags that parents need to keep an eye out for but also share some simple advice to support parents as they navigate the inevitable arrival of a nasty bug in the home.

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

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

Kids Health Info viral illness fact sheet: Kids Health Info : Viral illnesses

Kids Health Info pain-relief medicine fact sheet: Kids Health Info : Pain-relief medicine for children – paracetamol and ibuprofen

It can feel like there are so many things to check off the to-do list when a new baby arrives. Getting your baby's immunisations sorted can feel like just another thing on the list, however immunisation is vital to ensure they have the best possible start to life. It’s also something that we know parents have a lot of questions about.

In this episode our host Dr Anthea Rhodes is joined by paediatrician and immunisation expert Dr Margie Danchin to answer the questions many parents have about the immunisations schedule.

This episode is packed with guidance and advice to support parents in better understanding how immunisation works, as well as information about resources that parents can explore to learn more.

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

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

Sharing knowledge about immunisation: https://skai.org.au/

National immunisation program schedule: https://www.health.gov.au/topics/immunisation/when-to-get-vaccinated/national-immunisation-program-schedule?language=en

Flu season is here again and to unpack some of the myths and confusion about the flu, our host Dr Anthea Rhodes is joined by paediatrician and immunisation specialist, Dr Nigel Crawford. With the latest release of The Royal Children’s Hospital National Child Health Poll finding that a quarter of parents (29%) are unaware that healthy children can get seriously unwell with the flu, it is more important than ever to know the facts when it comes to the flu.   This episode unpacks the best ways you can keep your family safe this winter and provides information about the new intranasal flu vaccination available for children aged 2 – 17 years. 

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

Explore related Kids Health Info fact sheets here:  

Kids health info fact sheet: Kids Health Info : Flu (influenza) vaccine 

Learn more about vaccine options in your state here:  

Victoria: https://www.health.vic.gov.au/immunisation/seasonal-influenza-vaccine  

New South Wales: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/Influenza/Pages/default.aspx  

South Australia: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/healthy+living/protecting+your+health/preventing+disease+and+infection/free+flu+vaccination+for+children+under+5/free+flu+vaccination+for+children+under+5  

Tasmania: https://www.health.tas.gov.au/health-topics/flu-influenza/flu-vaccination  

Western Australia: https://www.health.wa.gov.au/articles/f_i/influenza-immunisation-program  

Queensland: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/staying-healthy/2026-free-flu-vaccinations  

Northern Territory: https://nt.gov.au/wellbeing/healthy-living/immunisation/flu-vaccination