- Advantages of Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is best for baby and for mum. This factsheet explains some of the advantages in breastfeeding
- Breastfeeding a Sleepy or Unsettled Baby
This factsheet provides information for breastfeeding mothers about the common concern of trying to feed a sleepy or unsettled baby.
- Breastfeeding and Drugs
This factsheet is part of a series on breastfeeding advice, created by the Child and Youth Health Unit
- Breastfeeding and Introducing Solids
Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, then the appropriate introduction of solids at six months with continued breastfeeding to at least 12 months, gives babies the best possible start in life.
- Breastfeeding: Away From Baby
Breastfeeding when you are working or away from your baby is a common concern for mothers.
- Breastfeeding: How do I start breastfeeding?
Attachment gets easier with time and practice.
To avoid any problems, make sure your baby is attached and positioned right.
Painful feeding shows something might be wrong - talk to a breastfeeding-trained health ...
- Common breastfeeding concerns: When do I stop breastfeeding?
Remember...
Breastfeeding gives your baby all the nutrients they need for the first six months. Try to breastfeed your baby for at least 12 months, and for as long after that as you both wish. If your baby bites you, temporarily remove ...
- Drinks for babies and toddlers
This factsheet is to help guide parents and carers on the best way to care for a child's teeth. It is one of a collection of factsheets developed for the Happy Teeth Program.
- Getting Started With Breastfeeding
This factsheet discusses the important steps in getting started with breastfeeding your baby.
- Is My Baby Getting Enough Milk?
A common concern to breastfeeding mothers is how to tell whether their baby is getting enough milk. This factsheet looks discusses the signs to look for.
- Keeping your baby safe
Safety advice for you and your baby
Injury is the leading cause of death and disability among Queensland children. Queensland also has higher mortality rates for childhood injury than any other place in Australia. ...
- Phenylketonuria
Fortunately, through routine newborn screening, almost all affected newborns are now diagnosed and treated early, allowing them to grow up with normal intelligence.,Queensland Health Health Information Directory Home HID : Child Health : Babies ...
- Pyloric Stenosis
Queensland Health Health Information Directory Home HID : Child Health : Babies and Toddlers Topic: Pyloric Stenosis Description Pyloric stenosis is the narrowing of the lower portion of the stomach (pylorus) that leads into the small intestine. ...
- Safe sleeping
This is a fact sheet to inform parents about the safe sleeping position for babies.
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Queensland Health Health Information Directory Home HID : Child Health : Babies and Toddlers Topic: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Description Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), or cot death, is the name given to the unexpected death of ...
- Taking care of your baby's teeth
Healthy teeth allow your toddler to eat, speak and smile. Baby teeth keep the space for permanent teeth, so they need to be looked after. Your child's baby teeth will appear any time from birth to 27 months. Start tooth-brushing as soon as the ...
- Teething
This factsheet is a guide to what to expect when a child is teething. It is one of a collection developed for the Happy Teeth program.
- Tender or Cracked Nipples
Tender or cracked nipples is a common early problem for women who are breastfeeding. This factsheet provides some tips to help.
- Thumbsucking and dummies
This factsheet is one of a collection developed for the Happy Teeth program.
Thumbsucking, or the use of a dummy by a baby, is little cause for concern before permanent teeth appear. If the habit persists after permanent teeth appear, ...
- Tooth friendly foods and tooth enemies
Small children have small tummies and are very 'busy' learning about their world. To grow up strong and healthy, they require small, frequent and nutritious meals from a wide variety of foods every day. Foods that promote good health also ...
- Vitamin K
Vitamin K helps the blood to clot and prevents serious bleeding. Newborn babies are born with very small amounts of vitamin K in their bodies so they are given vitamin K injections to prevent a serious disease called haemorrhagic disease ...
- When your child is sick
It is a major concern to parents when their young children are sick. It is especially important to be able to tell the difference between a serious illness and a minor one. Parents also need to learn how to pick up the signs of illness early ...
- Your child's first dental visit
The first dental visit will be a new experience, so do not worry if your child is not keen to participate. Dental staff are trained to make your child feel comfortable. This factsheet is one of a collection developed for the Happy Teeth ...
