4 articles, reviewed by our pharmacist. All advice
Sun protection for babies: what's safe under 12 months
Queensland's UV Index is 3 or above all year, so babies need shade, clothing and hats. Why sunscreen waits until 6 months, and how to cover a pram safely.
Paracetamol and ibuprofen for kids: doses, timing and safety
Dose by weight, not age: how often to give children's paracetamol and ibuprofen, the daily limits, who shouldn't have ibuprofen, and whether to give both.
Gastro in kids: how to keep them hydrated and when to worry
Small sips often, even if they're vomiting: using oral rehydration solution (frozen into ice blocks), signs of dehydration and Queensland childcare rules.
Threadworms: how to treat the whole family and stop reinfection
Treat everyone in the house at once, even people without symptoms, and usually repeat in one to two weeks. The hygiene steps that stop eggs reinfecting you.
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