Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler Product Review

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I trust Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement contains nutrients to support my toddler’s Immune system
I would recommend Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement other mums
My toddler loves the taste of Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement
I believe Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is a premium scientifically researched formulation
Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is my #1 choice for my toddler
Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler :
4.55 out of 5 based on 170 reviews.

Mums, we can’t wait to bring you the Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler review.

As mums, we always want the best for our toddler’s development and toddler’s nutrition, which is why we’re so excited to bring you the Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler review.

For this review, we’re looking for mums and toddlers aged 12 months and up to try a FULL SIZED tin of Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler and come back to this page to rate and review.

Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler is a premium toddler nutritional supplement for children from 12 months to 2 years of age, for when their dietary intake may be inadequate. It contains 16 essential vitamins and minerals to support growth and development* including Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12, as well as Omega-3 DHA Fatty Acid.

Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler is a scientifically researched supplement that nutritionally supports the immune function* for toddlers.

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Key benefits of Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler include

– Contains zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 for immune system function*
– Contains 16 essential vitamins and minerals to support growth
and development in children*
– Contains iron to support cognitive function*
– Contains Nutricia’s patented blend of prebiotics
– Contains Omega-3 DHA fatty acid
– Contains calcium and vitamin D for normal teeth and bone structure*
– Halal certified

Where can I buy Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler?

Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler is available at Mumstore, Woolworths, Coles, Chemist Warehouse, Big W as well as local pharmacies and supermarkets.

About the

Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler review

For the Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler review, we sent mums and their toddlers aged 12 months and up the product to trial and review before coming back to this page to share their thoughts and opinions with us. Toddler nutrition is so important for mums so we’re excited to see what our MoM Members think about Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler, and how it provides nutrition for kids.


*When prepared and consumed as part of a healthy varied diet.


Published 4th January 2021


  • Great for my daughter

    My little Miss loved the Aptamil Gold 3+ toddler milk. She drank it with no hesitation and finished it all. We are now buying it for her every week when we grocery shop.Great Brand and great product that is full of goodness for her little body.Thank You!
    I trust Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement contains nutrients to support my toddler’s Immune system
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    My toddler loves the taste of Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement
    I believe Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is a premium scientifically researched formulation
    Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is my #1 choice for my toddler


  • Great ???????? toddle loves it

    My toddler loves it. He is such a fussy eater/drinker But now he will ask for is Aptamil Gold +3!
    I trust Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement contains nutrients to support my toddler’s Immune system
    I would recommend Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement other mums
    My toddler loves the taste of Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement
    I believe Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is a premium scientifically researched formulation
    Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is my #1 choice for my toddler


  • Excellent product which it really make my baby love to drink it

    Excellent product which it really make my baby love to drink it. It provided full nutrition for my baby, and yummy taste make my baby drink more. Thanks!
    I trust Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement contains nutrients to support my toddler’s Immune system
    I would recommend Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement other mums
    My toddler loves the taste of Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement
    I believe Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is a premium scientifically researched formulation
    Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is my #1 choice for my toddler


  • Quality, Tastey, Trustworthy

    My daughter loved Aptamil Gold+

    It has been quite a ride trying to get her to like her Powder “as we call it”

    It has been hit and miss with other brands but I think that this one has to be her favourite.

    It has all the goodness that she needs for her little body and she’s happy.

    Which makes me happy! 10/10

    Great Quality toddler milk!
    I trust Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement contains nutrients to support my toddler’s Immune system
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    My toddler loves the taste of Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement
    I believe Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is a premium scientifically researched formulation
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  • Fussy Toddler Approval

    I was quite pleasantly surprised as my super fussy toddler usually pushes away any milk, that isn’t her normal one! She happily drank this and in one sitting too! Love that it still has all the added nutrition in it and she even helped me make some pancakes with it! Winner in my books!
    I trust Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement contains nutrients to support my toddler’s Immune system
    I would recommend Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement other mums
    My toddler loves the taste of Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement
    I believe Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is a premium scientifically researched formulation
    Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is my #1 choice for my toddler


  • Great!

    Great product, a toddler had no issues drinking it, so that's a plus! I love topping him up at least once a day with toddler milk as he is a fussy eater, so I know he is getting vitamins and nutrients.
    I trust Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement contains nutrients to support my toddler’s Immune system
    I would recommend Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement other mums
    My toddler loves the taste of Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement
    I believe Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is a premium scientifically researched formulation
    Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is my #1 choice for my toddler


  • My toddler loves it

    My toddler loves it. He is such a fussy eater/drinker But now he will ask for is Aptamil Gold +3!
    I trust Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement contains nutrients to support my toddler’s Immune system
    I would recommend Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement other mums
    My toddler loves the taste of Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement
    I believe Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is a premium scientifically researched formulation
    Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is my #1 choice for my toddler


  • Nice

    My baby loved the Aptamil Gold +3 - he is so happy to drink this milk, I am so happy to thank you so much!
    I trust Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement contains nutrients to support my toddler’s Immune system
    I would recommend Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement other mums
    My toddler loves the taste of Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement
    I believe Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is a premium scientifically researched formulation
    Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is my #1 choice for my toddler


  • Delicious drink for fussy eaters

    Aptamil Gold +3 was great tasting for my fussy toddler and a peace of mind for days when my baby wasn’t eating much solids
    I trust Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement contains nutrients to support my toddler’s Immune system
    I would recommend Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement other mums
    My toddler loves the taste of Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement
    I believe Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is a premium scientifically researched formulation
    Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is my #1 choice for my toddler


  • Delicious Nutritional Milk

    My son adores this milk and can't get enough. Aptamil Gold +3 Gold is fantastic when you have a fussy eater, or generally to ensure your little one is getting all the dietary needs required for growing.
    I trust Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement contains nutrients to support my toddler’s Immune system
    I would recommend Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement other mums
    My toddler loves the taste of Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement
    I believe Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is a premium scientifically researched formulation
    Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is my #1 choice for my toddler


  • Great milk great flavour

    My daughter loves Aptamil Gold +3 and keep asking for more. I give her every night after her meal so to make sure she will have a good night sleep and well rested. I'll definitely buy it again in the future.
    I trust Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement contains nutrients to support my toddler’s Immune system
    I would recommend Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement other mums
    My toddler loves the taste of Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement
    I believe Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is a premium scientifically researched formulation
    Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is my #1 choice for my toddler


  • Definitely consider for a growing toddler

    As our son transitioned from a full milk diet to food, we still wanted to make sure he was getting all the yummy nutrition and vitamins he needed. Choosing Aptamil Gold +3 toddler by default but by recommendations from our parent friends and mother's group and we were pleasantly surprised. He liked the taste (which was our biggest concern), stayed regular, and seemed to give him that touch of fullness to get him through the transition. Two big thumbs up from us!
    I trust Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement contains nutrients to support my toddler’s Immune system
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  • Toddler milk

    Easy to prepare and is full of nutrients needed for growing little ones. My little one liked the taste and happily drank it.
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  • Great toddler loves it

    My toddler loves it. He is such a fussy eater/drinker But now he will ask for is Aptamil Gold +3!
    I trust Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement contains nutrients to support my toddler’s Immune system
    I would recommend Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement other mums
    My toddler loves the taste of Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement
    I believe Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is a premium scientifically researched formulation
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  • Toddler approved

    I was skeptical at first trying as it’s a completely different brand for my price range. I was slightly annoyed that I had to dig half way through the tin to retrieve the scoop. Luckily I had a scoop from a previous tin I was using that had the same measurements
    I trust Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement contains nutrients to support my toddler’s Immune system
    I would recommend Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement other mums
    My toddler loves the taste of Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement
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  • Awesome product my child loves everything about it

    Best toddler milk...my child absolutely Loved it.. would definitely buy again..it is awesome! Perfect taste my son had no hesitation in in drinking it..
    I trust Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement contains nutrients to support my toddler’s Immune system
    I would recommend Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement other mums
    My toddler loves the taste of Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement
    I believe Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is a premium scientifically researched formulation
    Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is my #1 choice for my toddler


  • Toddler didn’t like the taste

    I wish I could get my toddlers to drink this milk, but unfortunately neither of them liked the flavour and just wouldn’t drink it. With so many benefits and nutrients this is something I would really like for them to drink. Now I just need to keep at it and see if they will eventually come to enjoy it.
    I trust Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement contains nutrients to support my toddler’s Immune system
    I would recommend Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement other mums
    My toddler loves the taste of Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement
    I believe Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is a premium scientifically researched formulation
    Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is my #1 choice for my toddler


  • Mum of 2/5 year old

    Unfortunate this particular one she did not like. When tasting she confirmed she didn’t like it. She just didn’t like the taste.
    I trust Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement contains nutrients to support my toddler’s Immune system
    I would recommend Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement other mums
    My toddler loves the taste of Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement
    I believe Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is a premium scientifically researched formulation
    Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is my #1 choice for my toddler


  • Great for my daughter

    My little Miss loved the Aptamil Gold 3+ toddler milk. She drank it with no hesitation and finished it all. We are now buying it for her every week when we grocery shop.Great Brand and great product that is full of goodness for her little body.Thank You!
    I trust Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement contains nutrients to support my toddler’s Immune system
    I would recommend Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement other mums
    My toddler loves the taste of Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement
    I believe Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is a premium scientifically researched formulation
    Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is my #1 choice for my toddler


  • great but not for us

    We tried this and while i trust the brand and feel comfortable using it, it did not agree with my bub. She became very constipated and gassy and started to wake during the night with discomfort. Once i stopped and went back to her usual she was fine. So its a no from us sorry.
    I trust Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement contains nutrients to support my toddler’s Immune system
    I would recommend Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement other mums
    My toddler loves the taste of Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement
    I believe Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is a premium scientifically researched formulation
    Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is my #1 choice for my toddler


  • Fantastic formula

    My son loved this toddler milk and would always happily take a bottle full of it. What I like was that it was easy to mix , only few shakes and it’s mixed through no lumps. The biggest plus is that it didn’t constipate him , I found with other toddler milk it did and we had to switch back to a stage before. Would happily purchase or recommend this product.
    I trust Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement contains nutrients to support my toddler’s Immune system
    I would recommend Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement other mums
    My toddler loves the taste of Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement
    I believe Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is a premium scientifically researched formulation
    Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is my #1 choice for my toddler


  • Great ???????? toddle loves it

    My toddler loves it. He is such a fussy eater/drinker But now he will ask for is Aptamil Gold +3!
    I trust Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement contains nutrients to support my toddler’s Immune system
    I would recommend Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement other mums
    My toddler loves the taste of Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement
    I believe Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is a premium scientifically researched formulation
    Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is my #1 choice for my toddler


  • Great addition to my fussy toddlers diet

    I often wonder whether my toddler is getting all the good stuff he needs as he is a very fussy eater. I was so happy to be selected for this trial as it is a brand that I have wanted to try before. My fussy toddler noticed no difference to the taste of this product and I felt comforted that he was getting all those extra support for his growing body and brain.
    I trust Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement contains nutrients to support my toddler’s Immune system
    I would recommend Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement other mums
    My toddler loves the taste of Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement
    I believe Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is a premium scientifically researched formulation
    Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is my #1 choice for my toddler


  • Toddler didn’t like it

    I tried some of this with my one year old a few times in the last few days she just doesent seem to like it not sure if she’s used to her normal toddler milk a but wouldn’t take to this toddler milk.
    I trust Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement contains nutrients to support my toddler’s Immune system
    I would recommend Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement other mums
    My toddler loves the taste of Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement
    I believe Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is a premium scientifically researched formulation
    Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is my #1 choice for my toddler


  • My son loved it

    Very impressed my son enjoyed the Aptamil Gold +3 milk without any worries at all. Its nice to know its packed full of nutrients to support his wellbeing
    I trust Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement contains nutrients to support my toddler’s Immune system
    I would recommend Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement other mums
    My toddler loves the taste of Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement
    I believe Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is a premium scientifically researched formulation
    Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is my #1 choice for my toddler


  • Superior formula make my baby happy

    Yummy, the wonderful taste makes my little one enjoy. The best toddler milk I have been used, love it very much.
    I trust Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement contains nutrients to support my toddler’s Immune system
    I would recommend Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement other mums
    My toddler loves the taste of Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement
    I believe Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is a premium scientifically researched formulation
    Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is my #1 choice for my toddler


  • Excellent product which it really make my baby love to drink it

    Superior Nice Taste makes my baby drink at all, know it included all goodness nutritions and health items. Thank you Aptamil Toddler!
    I trust Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement contains nutrients to support my toddler’s Immune system
    I would recommend Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement other mums
    My toddler loves the taste of Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement
    I believe Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is a premium scientifically researched formulation
    Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is my #1 choice for my toddler


  • Yummy, the wonderful taste make my little one enjoy to drink it

    Excellent product which it really make my baby love to drink it. It provided full nutrition for my baby, and yummy taste make my baby drink more. Thanks!
    I trust Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement contains nutrients to support my toddler’s Immune system
    I would recommend Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement other mums
    My toddler loves the taste of Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement
    I believe Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is a premium scientifically researched formulation
    Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is my #1 choice for my toddler


  • Excellent product which it really make my baby love to drink it

    Excellent product which it really make my baby love to drink it. It provided full nutrition for my baby, and yummy taste make my baby drink more. Thanks!
    I trust Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement contains nutrients to support my toddler’s Immune system
    I would recommend Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement other mums
    My toddler loves the taste of Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement
    I believe Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is a premium scientifically researched formulation
    Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is my #1 choice for my toddler


  • I would recommend Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement other mums

    My child really enjoyed it and thought it was so yummy with the added benefits of being healthy. She had it on a daily basis and if I let her she would've drank it more than what was recommended. Will be buying it all the time for the health benefits.
    I trust Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement contains nutrients to support my toddler’s Immune system
    I would recommend Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement other mums
    My toddler loves the taste of Aptamil Gold+ 3 Toddler nutritional supplement
    I believe Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is a premium scientifically researched formulation
    Aptamil Gold +3 Toddler nutritional supplement is my #1 choice for my toddler

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Mother’s instinct is a funny thing. At home, we trust it without question. But put us in a hospital setting with an unwell child, surrounded by doctors, nurses and monitors, and suddenly we start doubting ourselves.

What if I’m overreacting?
What if I’ve got it wrong?

So we stay quiet, even when we know something just isn’t right with our child. I’ve been there myself – when my usually ‘tough’ son was doubled over with stomach pain. I was told in the emergency department that it probably wasn’t his appendix. But I knew he wouldn’t have begged me to take him to hospital unless it was serious. Because I know him better than anyone. Turns out, it was appendicitis.

It’s a really common place for parents to land. You’re grateful for the care your child is getting, but at the same time, you feel this huge responsibility to speak up if something doesn’t feel right.

Here’s the thing though: that instinct you’re feeling? It matters more than you might think.

Why your gut feeling matters more than you realise

According to Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager, Canterbury Hospital, Leticia Jackson, parents bring something to the hospital that no test or machine ever could.

“Parents often say they ‘just know’ when something isn’t quite right with their child, and in a hospital, that gut feeling is incredibly valuable,” she explains.

Leticia Jackson, Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager, Canterbury Hospital

While medical teams rely on observations, tests and equipment, parents know the little details. The way your child usually smiles. How they react when they’re tired. What’s normal for them.

So when something feels “off”, even if everything looks okay on paper, it can actually be an early warning sign.

“When parents trust those instincts and speak up, this creates a powerful partnership that can sometimes catch a problem before it becomes an emergency,” Leticia says.

Worried about speaking up? You’re not alone

A lot of parents hesitate about advocating for their child.

You don’t want to come across as difficult. You don’t want to question the people caring for your child. And sometimes, you just don’t feel confident enough to push the issue.

Leticia gets it.

“It is completely understandable for parents to feel hesitant,” she says. “No one wants to be seen as difficult or to second-guess the hardworking people caring for their child.”

But here’s a helpful way to look at it: you’re not challenging the medical team, you’re helping them.

Parents are the constant. Staff change shifts, care for multiple patients, and rely on snapshots of information. You’re there the whole time, noticing the subtle changes.

“Our medical team doesn’t view a concerned parent as overreactive, but as a partner,” Leticia explains. “Your voice matters.”

Remember, we know our children better than anyone.

What to do if you’re worried: the Raise It process

If you’re in a NSW public hospital or health service and you’re worried about you or your child’s condition getting worse, there is a clear process you can follow called Raise It.

Raise It is designed to help patients, carers and family members get help fast if they’re worried about a change in their loved one’s condition.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Talk: Start by speaking to a nurse, midwife, doctor or health worker about your concerns.
  2. Ask: Still worried? Ask to speak to the nurse or midwife in charge and request a Clinical Review.
  3. Call: If you’re still concerned, you can escalate further using the Raise It process to get urgent attention from a senior health worker.

You don’t need medical knowledge. You don’t need to be certain. If you feel something isn’t right, or your child is getting worse, Raise It. You just need to speak up.

What should you actually look out for?

Sometimes it’s not one big, obvious sign. It can be small, subtle changes that just don’t sit right.

Things like:

  • Changes in breathing (fast, laboured or noisy)
  • Skin looking pale, mottled, or developing unusual rashes
  • Your child being unusually drowsy, floppy, or hard to wake
  • Confusion or behaviour that’s out of character
  • Pain that isn’t improving with treatment
  • Or simply that feeling that your child is getting worse

And sometimes, it’s just that gut feeling you can’t explain.

That’s enough.

“You are helping us, not bothering us”

If there’s one message Leticia wants parents to take away, it’s that you aren’t bothering the medical team, you’re helping them.

“In my years as a Nurse Unit Manager, I can say with absolute certainty that many critical changes in a child’s condition have been identified first by a parent. While our clinical staff are highly skilled at performing regular observations and interpreting data, parents are the only constant presence who truly know their child’s baseline behaviour, personality, and what is normal for them.

“I have seen numerous instances where a parent’s insistence that their child is “just not themselves” – despite vital signs appearing relatively stable – has prompted a deeper clinical review that uncovered everything from early signs of sepsis to a life-threatening respiratory crisis.”

The Raise It process exists because healthcare teams know how important parents are in keeping children safe.

“Speaking up doesn’t mean you don’t trust the team,” she says. “It means you’re partnering with us to make sure nothing gets missed.”

And if you’re still worried about being judged?

“Whether your concern turns out to be something or nothing, your instinct to raise it is always valid.”

Find out more, visit health.nsw.gov.au/raiseit

Mouths of Mums is proudly working with NSW Health to bring you this important article.

  • Even as a healthcare professional, when I took my soon to the ED when I was concerned, I felt awkward about speaking up, worried I was making a big deal out of nothing (even though i would never tjink this about a patient’s family if the roles were reversed). The message in this article is so important. Always stick to your guns. Always speak up and advocate for your kids – they can’t do it for themselves.

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  • And honestly, some medical staff are idiots. I vividly remember the night two doctors huddled over my son’s lung x-rays. I hadn’t been allowed to accompany him to have them taken as I was pregnant. They finally told me solemnly that they were preparing to do emergency surgery as there was something in his lungs – “we don’t know what it is, but it’s definitely man made”. I took one look at the x-rays and asked if they’d taken off the battery packs for his cochlear implants, which were pinned to the back of his shirt, before the x-ray. And of course they hadn’t, and of course that’s what appeared to be in his lungs. Honestly!

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  • We need more articles like this one. It is important for us to advocate for ourselves and our loved ones in any situation and work with professionals.

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  • I have learned many times to always listen to your gut and speak up when you don’t think something is right. This article was a great read, our kids are our world and if we don’t feel they are getting the right help, and we feel it, we need to speak up.

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  • You should never second guess yourself when it comes to yours or your childs health- or anyones for that matter. Go with your thoughts. It is natural to want to protect a loved one especially when it comes to health situations, and the feeling you get when you think you didnt do enough to advocate or fight for them…it is not a kind or nice way to feel. Many people have ended up being heartbroken and picking up pieces for years because of feeling they didnt do enough.

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  • A very good and informative article. I have read so many stories about mums just knowing when things are not right and demanding second and third opinions until they got the right answer. Sometimes mums just know. It is our job as care takers of our families. Listen to your gut!

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  • Years ago, I spoke up for my 14-year-old daughter, but my concerns weren’t fully listened to. I’ve always wished I had pushed harder. She was sent home without much testing, and two days later, she passed away.
    So, if you ever have concerns—no matter how minor—please speak up and keep advocating. Trust your instincts; they are there for a reason.

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  • This is so important for parents to know how to raise it further if they don’t think their child is receiving the medical support they need! I know this article refers to the NSW system but other systems have similar procedures just with different names. I know in QLD it’s called Ryan’s Rule.

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  • It’s so important to follow your gut instincts and express your concerns indeed. I have never hesitated to advocate for my children in various situations and I don’t care what other people think about it. Not all doctors and medical staff appreciate it when you question them, I’ve experienced that it may result in angry indignant responses.

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  • How true this is! While nurses and doctors are the medical professionals doing their job on the daily, we know our children better than anyone and what is ‘normal’ for them. I would always speak up if I had noticed any changes in my child’s health and encourage other parents to do so too. No question is silly!

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  • This really is such an important issue and a good topic to discuss with people, I am often surprised that people are worried about being judged. This is not something I care about; the priority is for the care and health of everyone is my family. Parents know their children and need to work with health professionals for the best outcomes for their children.

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  • This is such an important issue to raise, and no one should ever feel ashamed, nervous or that they are being OTT for advocating for their kids, themselves or loves ones in hospital. In QLD we have Ryan’s Rule. A three step process where your concern will be escalated if they believe the patients condition isn’t improving or is worsening.

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  • I have never been afraid to advocate for my children and partner and extended family and also friends. It is so important to listen and to trust intuition. When people have not listened, I have persevered and kept on with insisting on care and making sure they truly listened and took action.

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