Toddlers and Preschoolers

From toilet training and tantrums to eating habits - here's where you'll find information about the health issues that affect toddlers and their families through this important and rapid stage of development.

 

The Child and Youth Health website  [Child and Youth Health (South Australia)] and Raising Children Network: the Australian parenting website [Raising Children Network (RCN)] provide a range of general information on Toddler and Preschooler's health issues.

 

Reviewed July 2009

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Eating Well for Children
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Links to information on everything from how to ensure children get their nutritional requirements through to practical tips on how to encourage fussy eaters.
Exercise for Children
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Links to information about exercise, sport and fitness for children.
Health Checks for Toddlers and Preschoolers
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Links to information on health checks available for preschool children.
Toilet Training
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Links to information on toilet training and related issues such as bed wetting.
Preschool Child Development
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Problem Behaviours in Toddlers and Preschoolers
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Links to resources which cover problem behaviours, such as tantrums and biting.

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Title:   Children's sexual behaviour
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Learning about sexuality is just as important to children as any other learning. Children need to feel that the sexual parts of their bodies are good, just as they feel that it is good to have arms and legs. They need to feel that it is good to be a boy or a girl.
Date:   Nov 2009

Title:   Thumbsucking and dummies
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   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, the thumb and dummy may force the teeth and jaw out of alignment. This may then need correction by a dental specialist.
Date:   Aug 2009

Title:   Brushing toddlers teeth
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   This fact sheet describes how best to care for a toddler's teeth.
Date:   Aug 2009

Title:   Your child's first dental visit
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   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.
Date:   Jul 2009

Title:   Taking care of your baby's teeth
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   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 first tooth appears to prevent tooth decay. Teething problems can include pain and irritability. Have good oral hygiene to avoid passing tooth-decaying bacteria to your baby. If your baby goes to bed with a bottle, ensure it only contains water.
Date:   Jun 2009

Title:   Child safety - at home
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The home is the most common place for young children to be injured. Try to make the home environment as safe as possible by removing the hazard. Safety products can also help avoid injury. Choose products that suit your situation, your budget and your child's age.
Date:   Nov 2008

Title:   Baby care - moving from cot to bed
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Most children move from sleeping in a cot to a bed between the age of two and three and a half years. Signs of readiness for a 'big bed' include climbing out of the cot or needing to get to the toilet at night. Stick to your child's normal bedtime routine.
Date:   Sep 2008

Title:   Making home safe for kids
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   Childproofing your home, including general house tips, baby furniture and equipment, in the kitchen, living areas and bedrooms.
Date:   Jul 2008

Title:   Preschooler safety: in a nutshell
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   This in-a-nutshell guide explains safety for preschoolers including stranger danger, water safety and safe outdoor play.
Date:   May 2008

Title:   Toddler daily care: in a nutshell
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   This in-a-nutshell guide to daily care offers an overview of toilet training, teeth care and sun care for toddlers
Date:   May 2008

Title:   Toddler safety: in a nutshell
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   This in-a-nutshell guide to safety offers tips on how you can child-proof your home to prevent accidents and keep toddlers safe.
Date:   May 2008

Title:   Preschool friends
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   Ways to help your preschool child play well with other children and enjoy having friends.
Date:   Jan 2008

Title:   Sleeps away from home
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   How to prepare your child for sleep in a new place; tips on how to provide a carer with information about your child's sleeping routines; learning how to manage different sleeping patterns after being in child care.
Date:   Oct 2007

Title:   Vaccination: Australian standard vaccination schedule - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   An easy guide to the Australian Standard Vaccination Schedule showing which jabs and vaccines you need.
Date:   Sep 2007

Title:   Advertising: preschoolers
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   A guide to decreasing the influence advertising can have on preschoolers.
Date:   Aug 2006

Title:   Preschooler safety: what to expect
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   Practical tips on recognising risks to your preschoolers and taking steps to keep them safe.
Date:   Aug 2006

Title:   Toddler safety: what to expect
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   Tips on recognising risks to your toddler and taking steps to prevent them
Date:   Aug 2006

Title:   Dental health tips for pre-schoolers - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   You should brush your children`s teeth and encourage them to learn how to brush correctly, using a small pea-sized quantity of low-strength fluoride toothpaste.
Date:   Nov 2000
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