Virus Essentials for Melbourne Families
The second wave of COVID-19 cases has hit Melbourne and Victoria in July 2020. Daily spikes in infection rates has seen restrictions reintroduced and borders have closed. This is a stressful time for many Victorian families, as they navigat…
How Many Colds Do Babies and Children Get Each Year?
No parent likes to see their little one suffering with a cold or congestion. But it's a fact of life. Here are the statistics. Babies average between 6-10 colds per year. Babies can only breathe through their nose, so congestion…
Aldi Nasal Aspirator - A Review
A lot of customers alerted us to the cheap nasal aspirator available as an Aldi special this week. While it's great to see Aldi promoting the idea of nasal aspiration for babies and toddlers, we are concerned over the cleaning of the device, an…
The 5 Reasons For Baby Congestion. PS They Are Not Always Sick!
Parenting is full of joy and wonder. And on other days, it's just full of snot and sick kids! From crusty bits to snot bubbles, streaming rivers of snot, and explosive sneezes, parents have seen it all. Little ones are snot factories, and…
Do Babies Breathe Through Their Nose or Mouth?
We receive so many emails from Aussie parents asking for advice on the health of their sick baby. Often the question is "Does my baby breathe through their nose or their mouth?"Babies can only breathe through their nose. A blocked nose fro…