Baby Clinic - Cessnock Plaza Pharmacy

20/11/2025

👶🏽To help prevent food allergy, give your baby the common allergy causing foods before they turn one!

🍤Nip allergies in the Bub provides parents and health professionals with information about how to feed babies the common allergy causing foods and how to manage eczema, based on current evidence, to support food allergy prevention.

🍼It has been developed by the National Allergy Council and is based on the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) guidelines.

👩‍⚕️We love this resource for parents learning about food allergies, how to introduce common allergen foods and how to recognise a food allergy.

https://preventallergies.org.au/

18/11/2025

We have a large range of sensory-development products from Jellystone to suit babies to big kids.

At Jellystone Designs, we’re obsessed with creating thoughtfully designed, sensory-rich products that nurture your child's development. Our designs are innovative, fun and beautiful – and have the added benefit of soothing children with sensitivities, ADHD or anxiety.

We leave out the nasty stuff, using materials like safe BPA-free silicone and responsibly sourced beech wood – because let’s face it, with little ones we know its going straight in the mouth.

Our products are widely loved by parents and are endorsed by educators, occupational therapists and child psychologists. We’ve also won multiple design awards, including Australia’s coveted Good Design Award.

https://jellystonedesigns.com.au/pages/about-us

16/11/2025

has a large amount of resources for parents navigating starting solids, including these great images of how to prepare foods depending on the age and your child's abilities.

If you're curious or want to know more, come and see Juliette or Jade, our baby nurses for some 1:1 guidance with introducing or expanding the solid food journey with your babies.

15/11/2025

Help make meal times even more enjoyable with these 'race-car' plate and cutlery sets by Zooli. Available instore at cessnock plaza pharmacy.

100% Food Grade Silicone
Bpa free
Microwave and Dishwasher safe.

12/11/2025

Starting your baby on solids at 6 months. When and how to introduce.

Thanks to Tresillian Early Parenting for this informative and evidence based guide.

This video by Tresillian is about starting your baby on solidsand covers all the common questions around when to start and what to feed:- Why your baby needs...

05/10/2025

Hay fever is a type of allergic reaction. It happens when pollens, dust mites or other irritants in the air get into your nose and eyes, which can cause inflammation. It usually affects the nose, face, sinus passages, eyes and throat.

👃Common symptoms of hay fever include: 🌸
* runny nose and sniffing
* blocked nose
* mouth breathing
* sneezing
* itchy eyes, nose, roof of the mouth and back of the throat
* headaches
* red, sore and watery eyes.

The main difference between hay fever and a cold is that hay fever is a clear runny nose where as a cold is typically a yellow/green runny nose.

If hay fever is left untreated it can lead to poor quality sleep, tiredness and daytime sleepiness. In some cases, hay fever can also:

* make asthma more difficult to control
* increase the chance of sinus infections
* affect your child's learning and performance
* lead to bad breath, a husky voice and/or a sore throat
* cause more frequent eye infections because children rub itchy eyes.

Hay fever cannot be cured, but there are a number of ways you can improve the symptoms and give your child some relief.

The best way to reduce the frequency of your child's hay fever is to identify what causes your child's allergic reaction and then try to avoid contact with it, or at least minimise contact.

Your doctor or pharmacist can give advice on which medication may be best for your child. Non-drowsy antihistamines or nasal sprays can help to relieve symptoms.

Info from:
https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Hay_fever/
https://raisingchildren.net.au/toddlers/health-daily-care/health-concerns/colds

02/10/2025

We love Toshi Sun Hats! UPF 50+ Sun Protective, organic cotton and cute designs. Come in store to check them out.

27/08/2025

Warmed up or refrigerated, the THERA°PEARL®are the perfect rescue to tender or sore breasts from breast feeding. We have these and other Lanisinoh products in our pharmacy. If you are unsure what you need, pop in and see one of our baby nurses.

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Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional

25/08/2025

Your baby is developing social and emotional skills from as early as birth.

Pathways.org Has a great guide to where your baby should be by ages. If you are unsure or have any questions, see your Child health nurse, baby clinic nurse or GP.

20/08/2025

"Whether you're just starting out or facing a feeding challenge, support is available.​

Speak with your midwife, local child and family health nurse or GP for practical tips and gentle encouragement.

Free 24/7 advice is available - call the Australian Breastfeeding Association helpline on 1800 686 268, or visit https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au" Australian Breastfeeding Association

Thanks to NSW Health for sharing this important resource.

17/08/2025

Baby Milestones overview for 0-2months

An overview of the milestones your baby should be meeting by their 2 month baby check-up.

Pathways.org milestones are from American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and Center for Disease Control (CDC) materials. If your baby is missing a milestone, discuss this with Baby's healthcare provider.

14/08/2025

Baby and Child Dental Health:

1. You need to start brushing your babies teeth from the moment they get them through.
2. Children should have their first checkup by their FIRST birthday, and every 6-12 months thereafter.
3. You should brush your baby/child's teeth up until 8 years of age, to ensure they are cleaning them properly
4. Poor oral hygiene and dental decay in baby teeth can impact the health and growth of their adult teeth.

Did you know an adult should help their child to brush their teeth until they are around 8 years old? Young children lack the manual dexterity and coordination to brush effectively on their own.

Did you also know that in NSW if you have kids aged 0 – 17 years old they may be able to get free dental care through the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS)? Find out more here: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/cdbs