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FESS® Sinu-Cleanse Gentle Cleansing Nasal & Sinus Wash Kit
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I would recommend FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit to other people
FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Gentle Wash Kit is a great quality product
I would use FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit again
I feel good knowing that FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose & sinuses
FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit offers good value for money
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As mums, life is often busy and sometimes there’s not the option to slow down! And severely blocked noses and sinus congestion can really get in the way …

Which is why we are so excited to announce the FESS® Sinu-Cleanse Gentle Cleansing Nasal & Sinus Wash Kit Review!

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FESS® Sinu-Cleanse Gentle Cleansing Nasal & Sinus Wash kit is a NATURAL way to help relieve blocked noses & sinus congestion. Suitable to use for moderate to severe nasal & sinus congestion, it provides a deep and thorough wash to help:

  • Relieve congestion from hayfever & allergies, sinusitis, colds & flu.
  • Clear & wash away excess mucus
  • Wash away dust, pollen and other allergens

Regular use of FESS® will help keep your nasal passages and sinuses clean and free from mucus build up, plus allow your nose to function at its best.

Is the FESS® Sinu-Cleanse Gentle Cleansing Nasal & Sinus Wash Kit suitable to use while pregnant or breastfeeding?

The FESS® Sinu-Cleanse Gentle Cleansing Nasal & Sinus Wash kit is safe and gentle to be used daily and as often as needed as it is:

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  • Non-medicated
  • A natural way to relieve congestion
  • Preservative free

The FESS® range of products is approved by the Sensitive Choice® program of the National Asthma Council Australia.
How to use the FESS® Sinu-Cleanse Gentle Cleansing Nasal & Sinus Wash kit …

Before using the FESS Sinu-Cleanse wash kit, boil 200 mL of water and allow it to cool until lukewarm. Do not use with boiling hot water.

1. Empty contents of one sachet into the FESS Sinu-Cleanse wash squeeze bottle.

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2. Pour the previously boiled lukewarm water into the bottle to the line marked ‘FULL’.

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3. Place the cap with the tube onto the bottle and screw on tightly. Place finger over opening of cap and shake the bottle gently until the powder dissolves.

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4. Lean or bend over a basin and place the cap gently inside the right nostril, ensuring the tip is pointed towards the back of your head.

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5. Keeping your mouth open, gently squeeze the bottle in a pulsing action. Whenever the soft squeeze bottle needs to fill with air, remove it from the nose before you release your hand pressure. This prevents “suck back” and helps to keep the remaining solution clean.

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6. Allow approximately half of the solution to wash through the nasal passages and sinus cavity and come out of the left nostril. A small amount of the solution may enter your throat. This is not harmful.

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7. Using the remaining solution, repeat this process in your left nostril. If necessary, blow your nose when you have finished. Discard any remaining solution you do not intend using within the next 2 hours.

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8. Wash bottle, cap and tube thoroughly after each use and allow it to drip-dry.

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For best results use FESS Sinu-Cleanse wash once or twice daily or as directed by your doctor or specialist. This bottle is a mixing bottle for your convenience of use only. It is not a measuring device.

Other products in the range include:

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Where is the FESS® Sinu-Cleanse Gentle Cleansing Nasal & Sinus wash kit available?

Available at all major Pharmacies. Find out all you need to know about the FESS range on www.fess.com.au

Would you like to trial and review the FESS® Sinu-Cleanse Gentle Cleansing Nasal & Sinus wash kit at home?

In the FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® wash kit product review we’re looking for Mums between the ages of 25-40 who suffer from allergies or hayfever, specifically blocked noses and nasal congestion, or sinusitis with sinus pain and pressure or heavy head, blocked nose or nasal congestion. We’ll send a FESS® Sinu-Cleanse Gentle Cleansing Nasal & Sinus Wash Kit Sample to you at home, ask you to put it to the test on yourself and/or your family and then ask you to let us know what you thought by posting star ratings and reviews on this page.

Applications for the FESS® Sinu-Cleanse Gentle Cleansing Nasal & Sinus wash kit product review are NOW OPEN. Click Apply to Review to be in the running to review.

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Published 21st May 2018

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  • Clear out sinuses

    The Fess sinus wash is awesome. Whenever I have a cold or hay fever it helps clear out my blocked sinuses and helps my feel like I’m better so much faster. Less coughing from runny noses which also means better sleeps. Nothing worse then a blocked nose. I would definitely recommend Fess sinus wash.
    I would recommend FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit to other people
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Gentle Wash Kit is a great quality product
    I would use FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit again
    I feel good knowing that FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose & sinuses
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit offers good value for money

  • Great product that works!

    This product has been super beneficial for me. As a mother of two who suffers from hay fever FESS Sinu-Cleanse has been more than a relief in my case. As soon as I use it my nose and head feels clearer, which means I can think better, I feel better in general and I know it’s a product that I can rely on. In the last year I’ve picked up many colds and this product has helped me every time. Since everything in the face is connected it’s amazing how much of a difference it makes when your suffering from a really bad flu or cold. The pressure is instantly gone. For first timers it can be a funny sensation but you get used to it over time. Highly recommended!
    I would recommend FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit to other people
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Gentle Wash Kit is a great quality product
    I would use FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit again
    I feel good knowing that FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose & sinuses
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit offers good value for money

  • A must have essential

    Constantly suffering from allergens and sinus infections . It’s quick easy and a must have. Makes the world of difference I use it in my daily routine now
    I would recommend FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit to other people
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Gentle Wash Kit is a great quality product
    I would use FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit again
    I feel good knowing that FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose & sinuses
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit offers good value for money

  • Very effective

    Fess sinu-Cleanse is great value for money.It is very effective.Just went through a bad cold ,followed by a sinus infection.Using that product really helps relieving the pressure and the pain , makes me feel better for a while.Don't ignore the medication , but this product and the steaming definitely help.
    I would recommend FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit to other people
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Gentle Wash Kit is a great quality product
    I would use FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit again
    I feel good knowing that FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose & sinuses
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit offers good value for money

  • Clearer nose!

    Love this product. Relieves my headaches and heaviness feel above my nose from the day 1 of using it.
    I would recommend FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit to other people
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Gentle Wash Kit is a great quality product
    I would use FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit again
    I feel good knowing that FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose & sinuses
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit offers good value for money

  • Loved it! Chemical free clean out!

    I loved using Fess Sinu Cleanse. It is chemical free unlike the ones I would normally use, and I feel clear and clean afterwards without that burning feeling from those other ones! I love it and look forward to using it when I am all blocked with a cold!
    I would recommend FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit to other people
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Gentle Wash Kit is a great quality product
    I would use FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit again
    I feel good knowing that FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose & sinuses
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit offers good value for money

  • I loved it

    I can’t believe how much I ca accruals smell since I’ve used fess. It has completely changed my mind in how I look at noes cleaning and it’s importants
    I would recommend FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit to other people
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Gentle Wash Kit is a great quality product
    I would use FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit again
    I feel good knowing that FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose & sinuses
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit offers good value for money

  • Why didn’t I know about this before

    I have always thought to have had a pretty good immune system, but when I get sick I get really sick after receiving this product to trial I wanted to wait to use it when I really needed it. I had the worst cold and sinus headache and remembered I had this to trial after the first use I felt like the weight was lifted from my head and I could breathe again and also lay down without prepped propped up so high on pillows. I wish I knew about this product sooner but am oh so grateful I know now. lifesaver.
    I would recommend FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit to other people
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Gentle Wash Kit is a great quality product
    I would use FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit again
    I feel good knowing that FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose & sinuses
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit offers good value for money

  • Great natural product

    As someone with various health problems it is great to have something natural I can use. So many products that clear your nose have medications in them that are contraindicated with various medical conditions.

    A quick & easy way to clear your nose
    I would recommend FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit to other people
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Gentle Wash Kit is a great quality product
    I would use FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit again
    I feel good knowing that FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose & sinuses
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit offers good value for money

  • Brilliant Product

    Thank you for this product review... I suffer madly with sinus and this is such a wonderful fresh and gentle product to use to help me, I like to use the wash kit when in the shower and it had helped my sinus and hayfever immensely. Thank you again for this opportunity to try FESS Sinu-Cleanse Gentle Wash Kit.
    I would recommend FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit to other people
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Gentle Wash Kit is a great quality product
    I would use FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit again
    I feel good knowing that FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose & sinuses
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit offers good value for money

  • FESS is wonderful

    FESS was recommended by my daughters ENT specialist to help her with her sinus pain. This product is safe and can be used daily. It works really well at clearing the sinus area.
    I would recommend FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit to other people
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Gentle Wash Kit is a great quality product
    I would use FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit again
    I feel good knowing that FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose & sinuses
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit offers good value for money

  • Clear out sinuses

    The Fess sinus wash is awesome. Whenever I have a cold or hay fever it helps clear out my blocked sinuses and helps my feel like I’m better so much faster. Less coughing from runny noses which also means better sleeps. Nothing worse then a blocked nose. I would definitely recommend Fess sinus wash.
    I would recommend FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit to other people
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Gentle Wash Kit is a great quality product
    I would use FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit again
    I feel good knowing that FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose & sinuses
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit offers good value for money

  • A must-have for safe and effective sinus cleaning

    I've never been a fan of putting anything up my nose so have avoided it at all costs. Recently I have had sinus issues before, during and after colds and on doctor's orders I tried fess sinu-cleanse and it really helped my recovery and how I generally felt. The feeling is definitely tolerable. We also ensure we have a fess sinu-cleanse on hand!
    I would recommend FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit to other people
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Gentle Wash Kit is a great quality product
    I would use FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit again
    I feel good knowing that FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose & sinuses
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit offers good value for money

  • Blockfree

    This is the most amazing product I've come across for sinus. Simple easy to use and it actually works. Impressive.
    I would recommend FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit to other people
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Gentle Wash Kit is a great quality product
    I would use FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit again
    I feel good knowing that FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose & sinuses
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit offers good value for money

  • Fess to Cleanse

    It is a great natural alternative that only uses water instead of harsh chemicals, great for hayfever sufferers like me and if you have sinus.
    I would recommend FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit to other people
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Gentle Wash Kit is a great quality product
    I would use FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit again
    I feel good knowing that FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose & sinuses
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit offers good value for money

  • Fess for the big kids yay

    Yay. It’s great. I actually used to use the kids fess when I got head colds, as it was the only thing I felt safe using while breastfeeding, but so glad there is a big kid version now.

    This will be a must have in my cupboard this wintertime as I know I will be needing it.
    I would recommend FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit to other people
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Gentle Wash Kit is a great quality product
    I would use FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit again
    I feel good knowing that FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose & sinuses
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit offers good value for money

  • Definitely helps relieve sinus pain

    I suffer from terrible sinus headaches so am always looking for ways to help with this. This is an easy to use, natural affordable solution. I will keep on using it as will my family
    I would recommend FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit to other people
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Gentle Wash Kit is a great quality product
    I would use FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit again
    I feel good knowing that FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose & sinuses
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit offers good value for money

  • Easy to use and works well

    Unfortunately I often have sinus issues and end up with horrid headaches but this product really helps relieve the symptoms. I really like that its easy to use and is much more "natural" than constantly having to take medications and I can use it more than once a day if necessary. I recently did a long overseas trip and took some with me and was so glad I did. I went down with a nasty cold and this product really helped relieve the symptoms and ensure I didn't experience horrible pain when flying. Thoroughly recommend this product.
    I would recommend FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit to other people
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Gentle Wash Kit is a great quality product
    I would use FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit again
    I feel good knowing that FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose & sinuses
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit offers good value for money

  • Great Product

    I have used this a few time and the results are amazing, cleans everything out, with my hay fever allergy its hard sometimes to clear my nose and this product helps.
    I would recommend FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit to other people
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Gentle Wash Kit is a great quality product
    I would use FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit again
    I feel good knowing that FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose & sinuses
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit offers good value for money

  • Great product that works!

    This product has been super beneficial for me. As a mother of two who suffers from hay fever FESS Sinu-Cleanse has been more than a relief in my case. As soon as I use it my nose and head feels clearer, which means I can think better, I feel better in general and I know it’s a product that I can rely on. In the last year I’ve picked up many colds and this product has helped me every time. Since everything in the face is connected it’s amazing how much of a difference it makes when your suffering from a really bad flu or cold. The pressure is instantly gone. For first timers it can be a funny sensation but you get used to it over time. Highly recommended!
    I would recommend FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit to other people
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Gentle Wash Kit is a great quality product
    I would use FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit again
    I feel good knowing that FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose & sinuses
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit offers good value for money

  • A must have essential

    Constantly suffering from allergens and sinus infections . It’s quick easy and a must have. Makes the world of difference I use it in my daily routine now
    I would recommend FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit to other people
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Gentle Wash Kit is a great quality product
    I would use FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit again
    I feel good knowing that FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose & sinuses
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit offers good value for money

  • Excelllent

    Thankgod for this product. I was unfortunate enough to score a winter cold including blocked nose. This product was a life saver and made me feel.so much better. My nasal passage was blocked up and forcing pressure on my sinus resulting in a headache this relieved those pressure symptoms thus relieving my headache.
    I would recommend FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit to other people
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Gentle Wash Kit is a great quality product
    I would use FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit again
    I feel good knowing that FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose & sinuses
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit offers good value for money

  • Great product

    This is great, it really helps you get through a virus! I would recommend definitely get again
    I would recommend FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit to other people
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Gentle Wash Kit is a great quality product
    I would use FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit again
    I feel good knowing that FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose & sinuses
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit offers good value for money

  • Weird and wonderful

    This product is amazing! But be warned; the first time can be a little weird - imagine the inside of your face being filled with warm water. But it is truly so effective at clearing sinuses and relieving congestion. must have in our household. I love this product.
    I would recommend FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit to other people
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Gentle Wash Kit is a great quality product
    I would use FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit again
    I feel good knowing that FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose & sinuses
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit offers good value for money

  • finally i got some sleep

    this product was wonderful with both my babies especially a lifesaver in the flu seasons
    I would recommend FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit to other people
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Gentle Wash Kit is a great quality product
    I would use FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit again
    I feel good knowing that FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose & sinuses
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit offers good value for money

  • Amazing for my sinuses

    I have very bad sinus and allergies

    This is amazing really helps me to clear and unblock and De clog my congestion I found it also helps me to prevent for later on for my allergies to flare up
    I would recommend FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit to other people
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Gentle Wash Kit is a great quality product
    I would use FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit again
    I feel good knowing that FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose & sinuses
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit offers good value for money

  • Hayfever relief

    Oh, I wish that I had found this product sooner. Fess sinu cleanse nasal sinus wash is really great when you have that really annoying nose - whether it be stuffiness and the symptoms of that (headache etc) to a runny nose. The relief that you get is just out of this world. I didn;t get to trial this product, but I really wish that I had.
    I would recommend FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit to other people
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Gentle Wash Kit is a great quality product
    I would use FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit again
    I feel good knowing that FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose & sinuses
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit offers good value for money

  • It helped my sinus so much

    I had terrible fluid in my nose and ears brought on by my sinus and I didn’t even know it until the dr recommend the fess nasal wash and oh my god i felt instant relief in the headaches and sinus pressure.. it’s also great that is comes with so many washes
    I would recommend FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit to other people
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Gentle Wash Kit is a great quality product
    I would use FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit again
    I feel good knowing that FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose & sinuses
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit offers good value for money

  • Easy to use works great

    I used this when I was pregnant and had blocked sinuses. It helped reduce the blockage naturally and was very easy to use. I love that it's natural and you don't have to worry about chemicals. Totally recommend it.
    I would recommend FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit to other people
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Gentle Wash Kit is a great quality product
    I would use FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit again
    I feel good knowing that FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose & sinuses
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit offers good value for money

  • Great simple solution.

    FESS is a great and simple solution to clean my kids' noses and keep running noses away. I recommend it!
    I would recommend FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit to other people
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Gentle Wash Kit is a great quality product
    I would use FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit again
    I feel good knowing that FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit is a natural way to help relieve my blocked nose & sinuses
    FESS® Sinu-Cleanse® Wash Kit offers good value for money
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Article ‘Trust Your Intuition’: How To Advocate For Your Child In Hospital

‘Trust Your Intuition’: How To Advocate For Your Child In Hospital

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.

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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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