Dettol Floor Cleaning System Product Review

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Dettol Floor Cleaning System :
4.37 out of 5 based on 174 reviews.

As mums, we know that a clean floor means a clean and hygienic playground for our kids.

Which is why we are thrilled to announce the Dettol Floor Cleaning System product review. 

About Dettol Floor Cleaning System

The Dettol Floor Cleaning System and Floor Wipes are an easy way for everyday cleaning and touch-up jobs, and helps protect your home by killing 99.9% of germs*.

The disposable disinfecting floor wipes cut through grease, dirt and grime to leave your floor with a sparkling shine and fresh fragrance, giving you one less thing to worry about.

The starter kit contains an easy to assemble Floor Cleaning System, and one pack of Floor Wipes to be used with the system.

*E.coli and  Staphylococcus aureus

Always read the label. Use only as directed.

Where to purchase the Dettol Floor Cleaning System?

The Dettol Floor Cleaning System, as well as Wipes refills, are available from Woolworths, Coles and IGA, as well as through Woolworths and Coles’ online stores.

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Always read the label. Use only as directed


Published 24th June 2016


  • Life saver!

    Had lost mine when relocating from the Kimberleys to the Goldfields. Those few weeks of unpacking, with a toodler, I didnt realise how much I relied on the cleaning system. When I realised it was not to be found, went back to get another one. Now with two under five my floors are safe! Next time we move (hopefully not soon), will take it in the car with me????

    Thank you!
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is easy to use
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System cleans effectively
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System works well on different surfaces
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is fast and convenient
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System has a great fragrance


  • Perfect for little spills

    We purchases this product when it was first released and absolutely loved it from the get go. With an active baby at the time it was amazing to just quickly mop something up instead of getting everything out for a 5 second job. Made cleaning so much easier and as able to give the floors a quick once over before bed each night. Also great if unexpected guests come over and you need to ninja clean ????
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is easy to use
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System cleans effectively
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System works well on different surfaces
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is fast and convenient
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System has a great fragrance


  • Quick and easy

    Got the Dettol mop last week and love it so much. easy to use and works great on my tiles. great to give the toilet floor a quick clean and also cleaning up the dogs mess. Decided to give this product a go because of my 9 month old son who has mastered crawling and is getting around the house so wanted a quick solution to keep the floors clean.
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is easy to use
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System cleans effectively
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System works well on different surfaces
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is fast and convenient
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System has a great fragrance


  • Easy to use

    We have shiny tiles which you can see every foot print & mark. The Dettol floor cleaner makes it so convenient & easy to clean especially when I don't have time to get the mop out.
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is easy to use
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System cleans effectively
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System works well on different surfaces
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is fast and convenient
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System has a great fragrance


  • Great floor cleaner

    I bought this online and I think it is the most useful and effective cleaning system i have ever used. My tiles look amazing and it leaves such a clean smell afterwards. I love this product and will definitely be telling everyone I can about it. The only downside is that the refills cost so much for only 15 sheets. I usually go through 5 sheets to clean my house.
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is easy to use
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System cleans effectively
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System works well on different surfaces
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is fast and convenient
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System has a great fragrance


  • Very handy

    I now have wood floors throughout and even though I steam clean the Dettol Floor Cleaning System also cleans it and leaves a wonderful fresh smell. It makes my home not only look clean but smell hygienically cleansed. It is so simple to use and no more wet or soggy mops left lying around.
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is easy to use
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System cleans effectively
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System works well on different surfaces
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is fast and convenient
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System has a great fragrance


  • Great Value!

    Just bought this for our new home!

    Makes the tiles sparkle and I genuinely think it stays cleaner for longer! So easy to use to, recommended to all!
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is easy to use
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System cleans effectively
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System works well on different surfaces
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is fast and convenient
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System has a great fragrance


  • love it

    This is a really great system, I love it. As a mum of 2 boys who don't have very good aim in the toilet area it saves a lot of time and hassle to mop up the misses and its safe to say it gets rid of the germs while you're at it.

    it cleans very well which is great for them days you don't want to pull out the mop and bucket.

    Love this product and will recommend it to everyone i know definitely
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is easy to use
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System cleans effectively
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System works well on different surfaces
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is fast and convenient
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System has a great fragrance


  • Great, will be buying

    Loved the Dettol Floor Cleaming System. It cleaned the floor and left it streak free. Great scent.
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is easy to use
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System cleans effectively
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System works well on different surfaces
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is fast and convenient
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System has a great fragrance


  • Loved it

    Loved how fast and easy it was to use, no fuss with water and buckets
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is easy to use
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System cleans effectively
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System works well on different surfaces
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is fast and convenient
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System has a great fragrance


  • Great Product

    I have been using this for a while now and its fantastic, quick clean of floors when you have kids and no messing around with mops. smells great and works great. love it
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is easy to use
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System cleans effectively
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System works well on different surfaces
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is fast and convenient
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System has a great fragrance


  • Still going strong.

    I was given this mop system from MoM in order to review it. I have been using it for more than 6 months now, and it is still going strong. I love that this works on many different surfaces. It is very easy to use, just pop on the wipe and off you go. It is only best to use between mops though to keep floor fresh. I find that half the wipe is wasted, so I take it off, fold it over and continue to clean on my hands and knees. Smells amazing.
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is easy to use
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System cleans effectively
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System works well on different surfaces
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is fast and convenient
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System has a great fragrance


  • Life saver!

    Had lost mine when relocating from the Kimberleys to the Goldfields. Those few weeks of unpacking, with a toodler, I didnt realise how much I relied on the cleaning system. When I realised it was not to be found, went back to get another one. Now with two under five my floors are safe! Next time we move (hopefully not soon), will take it in the car with me????

    Thank you!
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is easy to use
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System cleans effectively
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System works well on different surfaces
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is fast and convenient
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System has a great fragrance


  • Quick clean up after meals

    Rapid cleaning after spills from meal times with toddlers in high chairs. Clip on a new cloth wipe over the floor and dispose. Easy
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is easy to use
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System cleans effectively
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System works well on different surfaces
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is fast and convenient
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System has a great fragrance


  • Great

    I thought these were fantastic especially for those oopsie moments with spills and for quick clean ups! Not great for a large floor area but fantastic for bits and pieces.
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is easy to use
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System cleans effectively
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System works well on different surfaces
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is fast and convenient
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System has a great fragrance


  • Mess? What mess?

    Dettol floor cleaning system has been a life saver and a time saver!

    Spills & general mess from our 18 month old toddler (and unfortunately our 14 year old puppy) are easily cleaned up, the fresh scent erases any memory of what we had to clean up and our whirlwind life can continue again!
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is easy to use
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System cleans effectively
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System works well on different surfaces
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is fast and convenient
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System has a great fragrance


  • Love it

    I use my detol floor cleaner all the time easy to wipe up spills on the floor, kids sticky marks on the floor, picks up dirt grime grease texter shoe marks, its is amazing and also smells amazing, the clever system all screws together which also makes it compact when putting away can fit in the smallest of spaces, also the wipes are in a sealable pouch which means they dont dry out, one wipe does my whole kitchen area, i use mine for everythinf from lino to floor boards to the tiles in the bathroom and kitchen really is versatile and easy to use its a must try for any mum.
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is easy to use
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System cleans effectively
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System works well on different surfaces
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is fast and convenient
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System has a great fragrance


  • Very handy

    great product-although with a small family I waited for it to be on sale, the floor wipes I found to be a bit thin, I tried the Coles brand floor wipes, they are considerably cheaper and work just as well
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is easy to use
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System cleans effectively
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System works well on different surfaces
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is fast and convenient
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System has a great fragrance


  • Mostly a great product!

    Hubby and I decided to purchase this as we have large porcelain tiles over the majority of our house and needed a quick spot clean device.

    It works well but the towelette doesn't stay moist for very long meaning we tend to use more than 1 or even 2 sometimes.

    We have resorted to using disinfectant wipes which come in bulk packs rather and are cheaper than dettol refills!
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is easy to use
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System cleans effectively
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System works well on different surfaces
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is fast and convenient
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System has a great fragrance


  • Easy peasy

    I love love love this mop. So easy for small spills on my floorboards. My son is forever leaving his bottle on the floor after finishing it and always manages to leave it on the sides that spill. The clothes are a little on the expensive side but definitely worth it for a quick solution to mess. Best for the kitchen or when the kids have finished eating there dinner. I also have one in my bathrooms
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is easy to use
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System cleans effectively
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System works well on different surfaces
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is fast and convenient
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System has a great fragrance


  • Love Dettol Floor Cleaning System

    I love using the Dettol floor cleaning system. It's not only great to use on floors but I recently came up with the brain wave to clean my bathroom walls that has a tiny bit of mould on them. It was FANTASTIC, easy to use to clean the walls, smelled wonderful and 3 months later no return of the mould at all.
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is easy to use
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System cleans effectively
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System works well on different surfaces
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is fast and convenient
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System has a great fragrance


  • LOVE DETTOL FLOOR CLEANING SYSTEM

    Not only does this product smell clean and fresh but knowing it fights germs makes it a perfect cleaning product. It was so easy to use and gives me peace of mind about the product's efficiency. Our home mostly has floor tiling and polished boards to it was perfect for those services. It was also very economical to use and I believe it would be affordable for all households
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is easy to use
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System cleans effectively
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System works well on different surfaces
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is fast and convenient
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System has a great fragrance


  • not bad

    Overall its okay. Its great for quick spills but not for mopping your whole floor. The wipes dry up within seconds. cant go wrong with it though for a quick clean tiny up and a nice quick clean smelling shine but don't expect to use it to actually mop your kitchen floors without having to reverse or change the wipe itself often (which becomes expensive!)

    The handle is okay in length not the greatest for anyone around 5'7 or taller the bending can get to your back. i still own one and will still use one, but only for a quick clean, or keep to help teach my children to help out with chores around the house, They love it! and actually fight over who's turn it is! i will say for that it is great as if you have little ones wanting to help clean up you can adjust the handle to make it little kid size appropriate and they can involved with ease!
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is easy to use
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System cleans effectively
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System works well on different surfaces
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is fast and convenient
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System has a great fragrance


  • Perfect for little spills

    We purchases this product when it was first released and absolutely loved it from the get go. With an active baby at the time it was amazing to just quickly mop something up instead of getting everything out for a 5 second job. Made cleaning so much easier and as able to give the floors a quick once over before bed each night. Also great if unexpected guests come over and you need to ninja clean ????
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is easy to use
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System cleans effectively
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System works well on different surfaces
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is fast and convenient
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System has a great fragrance


  • Clean and shiny

    I bought these wipes to clean my kitchen tiled floor specifically. Its summers now and before any insects/cockroaches start coming in, I wanted to make sure that I save my kitchen.

    My little one loves to come inside the kitchen and play on the cool floor. I'm so happy with this product. My kitchen floor is so clean and shining, I love being inside the kitchen.

    NIce product.
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    Dettol Floor Cleaning System cleans effectively
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System works well on different surfaces
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is fast and convenient
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System has a great fragrance


  • Great Product but a bit costly!

    I LOVE this product, so quick and easy to use. but i did find it more so just to clean up spills and hard marks, it was costly to buy more wipes so i didn't end up using it past the first pack of wipes that come with it.

    i would use it again if the price in refills wasn't so high!
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is easy to use
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System cleans effectively
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System works well on different surfaces
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is fast and convenient
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System has a great fragrance


  • Quick and easy clean up

    The Dettol Floor Cleaning System is a handy way for a quick clean of the floors. I'm amazed and the dust and dirt that it picks up, even though the floor might look clean.

    For stubborn stains, you might still need to use a bit of elbow grease.

    This wouldn't replace a regular mop, but for a quick spot clean, it's great.

    And the scent. I love love love it! Not your usual chemical cleaner smell. I'd buy it just for the smell.
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    Dettol Floor Cleaning System cleans effectively
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System works well on different surfaces
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is fast and convenient
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System has a great fragrance


  • Disappointed

    Did not work well on timber floors nor tiles at all. Does not pick up dirt well and dries too quickly. Leaves dust ans dirt as it touches the surfaces.
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is easy to use
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System cleans effectively
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System works well on different surfaces
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is fast and convenient
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System has a great fragrance


  • Still going strong

    I have been using this system for a few months now. I really love the ease and convenience of this for small spills/cleans. Works much better on tiled floors than lino. It is not good for those stubborn caked on floor stains, nor for doing large areas. Smells great, spruces up a room quite quickly before guests arrive.
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    Dettol Floor Cleaning System cleans effectively
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System works well on different surfaces
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is fast and convenient
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  • Great smells nice

    I haven't owned one myself but have used my mums one and it was perfect great for when little fingers get into things and make a mess it's fast and very convenient to use just grab it out and clean when you don't have the time to fill a bucket and then mop
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is easy to use
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System cleans effectively
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System works well on different surfaces
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System is fast and convenient
    Dettol Floor Cleaning System has a great fragrance

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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.

  • As a parent of a child with cystic fibrosis, I’ve learned to trust my gut when something doesn’t feel right. We’ve had a few experiences where we’ve needed to go through different channels to raise concerns or frustrations with the hospital system to make sure our daughter got the care she needed. It’s great to see programs like this encouraging families to speak up, because parents often know when something isn’t quite right.

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  • As a parent of a child with cystic fibrosis, I’ve learned to trust my gut when something doesn’t feel right. We’ve had a few experiences where we’ve needed to go through different channels to raise concerns or frustrations with the hospital system to make sure our daughter got the care she needed. It’s great to see programs like this encouraging families to speak up, because parents often know when something isn’t quite right.

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  • This is so true from my experience over the years.
    No matter how wonderful the medical team is, if you have any doubts speak up as a mother knows her child better than anyone.

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  • Yes and amen to this article ! I agree with always follow your gut, you know your child like no one else does. In fact you are your child’s expert and should never stop advocating for them or speaking up. Sometimes professionals are very good in waving concerns away, all it takes is a human who listens

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  • 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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