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Ingham’s Free Range Freezer Range
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I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family
Ingham’s Free Range Freezer Range :
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Life as a Mum can get super busy! Even in busy times, it’s important to us to give our families the best.  Which is why we all need some quick, easy, go-to meals that everyone loves but are healthy too.

Which is why we are so excited to be giving MoM members the chance to trial and review the brand new Ingham’s Free Range Freezer range!

The new Ingham’s Free Range Freezer range has been developed specifically to give families fresh, healthy meal solutions … big on taste, big on value and huge on quality. Ingham’s new Free Range freezer range brings Free Range chicken into everyday favourites.  Free Range Chicken Nuggets, Free Range Chicken Tenderloins (in two delicious flavours) and Free Range Chicken Kievs.  Only the finest Free Range Australian Chicken raised on local FREPA accredited farms goes into this range.

So quick to prepare – so whoever is in charge of dinner will LOVE them. And so golden, juicy and delicious – so everyone will LOVE them!

The Ingham’s Free Range Freezer Range is available exclusively in Woolworths, brand new in the FREEZER section in August 2018 … so we’re looking for Mums who’d like to try the range at home with their families and then tell us all about it in a review.

Ingham’s New Free Range Freezer Range includes:

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Ingham’s Free Range Chicken Breast Garlic Butter Kievs with a Sourdough Crumb Mix

Made with bone-in chicken breast from Australian free range chickens raised on local farms. No artificial colours or flavours.

Simply heat, serve and enjoy.
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Ingham’s Free Range Chicken Breast Nuggets coated in a Ciabatta Crumb

Made with chicken breast from Australian free range chickens raised on local farms. No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.

Simply heat, serve and enjoy.
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Ingham’s Free Range Chicken Tenderloins with a Wholemeal and Quinoa Crumb

Made with chicken tenderloins from Australian free range chickens raised on local farms. No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.

Simply heat, serve and enjoy.
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Ingham’s Free Range Chicken Tenderloins with a Rustic Sweet Chilli Crumb

Made with chicken tenderloins from Australian free range chickens raised on local farms. No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.

Simply heat, serve and enjoy.

Mums are now trialling Ingham’s new Free Range Freezer Range?

For the Ingham’s Free Range Freezer Range product review, we’ve sent selected Mums a voucher to head into their nearest Woolworths supermarket to pick up products from the range.

We’re asking mums to try products from the range at home and then post their reviews on this page and photos on their socials.

Find out more about Ingham’s new Free Range Freezer Range.

<strong”>Have you tried Ingham’s new Free Range Freezer Range?

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Published 10th August 2018

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  • a favourite in our house kids loved them

    Our family loved Ingham’s Free Range Chicken Breast Nuggets coated in a Ciabatta Crumb. Nuggets are a loved product in our house but these felt like a premium nugget. The flavour was great . We will buy again. Kids were surprised at the taste, my son said wow mum these are really nice
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Winner Chicken Dinner!

    I was fortunate enough to try out the new Ingham's chicken range and it is delicious. We tried out the ciabatta-crumbed chicken nuggets and they are so tasty! The whole family was impressed with the quality of these nuggets and the ciabatta infused coating was a nice difference to the normal boring crumbs. From the fussy kids to my fussy dad who doesn't normally like meat he doesn't prepare himself, everyone was satisfied with these!
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Yummy!!

    I made this into a pasta bake and the kids absolutely loved it as did hubby! They are yummy and something that can easily become dinner or lunch. To make the pasta bake I just cooked up 250g pasta, added half a jar of Woolies chunky pasta sauce and grated cheese through, then put nuggets on top with the rest of the sauce and more cheese. In the oven for about 35-40 minutes (tried 25 minutes but nuggets weren't cooked). Yummy as!
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Winner in our house!

    I took advantage of the Ingham’s freezer range on special at Woolies last week and purchased the nuggets for the kids and the Kiev’s for us adults.

    We are usual buyers of Kiev’s from the butcher but the Ingham Kiev’s have a better flavour crumb that says crunchy. Both my husband and I enjoyed them. The only downside is like all Kiev’s the garlic butter usually leaks out, but it is still very flavoursome.

    The kids enjoyed their nuggets, even the fussiest (who did ask me what it was before she would eat it like normal ????. I like how they are made with breast meat and they have a flavoursome crumb on them. I cooked them for a little longer to get a bit more crunch to them.

    All up they cooked up well. I oven baked them with some potatoes for a change from chips. I serve them with some steamed veggies for a more healthier meal. I will highly consider purchasing these in the future.
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Great dinner snack or side meal

    we got to review the chicken nuggets. Great price. bright and colorful box. When I opened the box i was surprised at how big the chicken nuggets were, they were huge. They didn't take long to cook, and they taste delicious. A great amount of chicken in each nugget. My son who loves nuggets and is a fussy eater ate some and said they were good.
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Quality chicken nuggets

    The chicken nuggets were made from nice quality chicken breast with no “yucky” bits. The chicken had a nice fresh flavour and not greasy or processed. The crumb was very crunchy.

    They were easy to prepare, I just put them in my air fryer, they were cooked in about 10 minutes.

    All my family really loved them, I’ll definitely be buying these again!
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Winner winner, chicken dinner

    I’m impressed! I normally feel guilty about giving the kids nuggets and veggies for dinner. With these Free range and nasty free nuggets I don’t feel bad at all. They are surprisingly big and juicy too.

    All the kids loved them although they are pretty expensive (you get what you pay for) so I’ll stock up during sales.
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Kids loved them

    My three kids absolutely loved and devoured the box of inghams free range nuggets. I was lucky enough to get one to try! They were so easy to cook just chucked them in the oven and served them with steamed peas and corn. Such a quick throw together meal on a busy night. Will purchase them again!
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Fresh and juicy

    The Ingham’s free Range chicken nuggets were amazing. First thought when I opened the box was how large the actual nuggets were. After a quick cook in the oven the smell was making my mouth water! They tasted fantastic and were perfect for a quick and convenient Fathers Day mid afternoon snack between a big brunch and roast dinner. Definitely will be a regular in my shopping trolley.
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Crowd Pleaser! The whole family loved these!

    We tried the chicken nuggets and were absolutely impressed... Everyone including hungry hubby, Miss six (hard to please) and fussy Mr One gobbled them up and asked for more. The chicken was juicy and tender with a lovely flavour to it! Highly recommend these to all!
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • There was plus's and minus's

    I am reviewing Inghams Free Range Chicken Breast Sourdough Garlic Butter Kievs. Firstly I was not a fan of the coating but in saying this I really am not a fan of sourdough bread full stop. I much preferred the coating (Wholemeal & Quinoa) on the tenders and would much prefer that coating on the kievs. Secondly for such a premium product I really would have preferred Inghams to have cut and taken the bone out of the kiev as it is such a waste and we are paying for it. But the chicken was lovely and tender and the garlic butter delicious. Like my review on the tenders once again I would love to know why these kievs are not all Australian. They are actually a little more worse then the tenders with 80% Australian Ingredients ...so what is the other 20%. I also compared my usual Inghams Kiev's with these new Free Range and our usual ones have 467mg of Sodium compared to 380mg (per 100g) in these Free Range ones so that's a plus. The Fat was 14.1g per 100g compared to 10.6g for the Free Range so that's a good plus. But I was disappointed in the sugar 3.8g for our usual compared to 4.6g in the new free range so that's bad . The actual sugar did surprise me as I would have assumed the sourdough free range to be better as far as sugar is concerned but it was not the case, maybe due to the fact of the crumb being a little more tart and they need extra sugar to counter out. Either way I was a touch disappointed in the sugar area. Will I purchase again well if on a good special probably yes.
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • I found quite expensive.

    The Inghams Free Range Chicken Tenderloins with Wholemeal and Quinoa coating where quite nice. The fact that the coating was wholemeal and quinoa was the overall reason for trying this product. As both of these are a lot more nutritious than most other coatings. I do love the versatility of tenders as one can simply serve with chips as a quick meal, or with mash and veggies as a larger meal and then there is the option of having the tenders on a fresh bread roll with salad which is often the case in this family for a delicious lunch time meal on a weekend.

    I am very interested to know what the other 15% of ingredients are that were not Australian as the label states Australian made from a least 85% Australian ingredients. Over all though these were very nice but for the price normally you do expect a premium product. Will only purchase when on special and find my usual Inghams tenders just fine thanks.
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Delicious and easy

    Initially I tried the nuggets and they were amazing. You can taste the real chicken, and so quick and easy to make. Almost felt like I had crumbed them myself. Also tried the sweet chilli strips, and they were even better! So juicy and full of flavour
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Delicious new product

    I bought the chicken nuggets and tenders when they first came out and was Surprised at how nice they were. They were crunchy and full of flavour. The nuggets were slightly bigger than normal so I did have to cut them up for my daughter but she still devoured them. Hubby even commented how nice the tenders were. Will be buying again!
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Family favourite

    My kids LOVE chicken nuggets. With this new range from Ingams I don't feel guilty for letting them have their favourite meal. Even my husband and I like the taste of this range, the coating really tastes like it has lits of herbs and flabour and the meat inside is really tender. We definitely recommend this range.
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Perfect snack

    I have just found the perfect weekend takeout . Yes takeout of the freezer Ingham’s Free Range Chicken Snacks out of the freezer and place in oven with correct temp and correct time. I wrap mine in baking paper and newspaper just to give the kids a old fashion treat. The kids now ask me for nanas old fashion takeout.
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Delicious!

    Delicious and quick and easy often on special aswell
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • So tasty!

    We had the chicken nuggets and they were big, juicy and full of flavour. Definitely a product I would buy again. They baked up quickly and weren't dry either. We had them for our family dinner but they'd go really well in wraps or in the lunch box with a nice tossed salad.
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Yummy

    I work at Inghams so even though I’m off I still go and buy chicken my gosh it is delicious and amazing. Chicken will always be on top of the food chain I will always love my chicken I would cook this up when we have family gatherings they enjoyed it the last time we made it ☺️ Inghams chicken is the best and well packed
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Great chicken products

    Really thankful for this opportunity. These products are a great quality I have gone out and brought more after my trial and I think this is going to become a family staple because they are a great quality product and I feel like I am making a much better choice for my family.
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Quality at its best

    Firstly I would like to congratulate Ingham on this range it is really a quality product and fills a gap in these sort of products.

    The products were easy to find in the frozen section at Woolworths, the packaging is different and stands out . It has great colours, and displays the product really well . The instructions on the package were clear and easy to follow. The nuggets cooked to a delicious golden colour and had perfect crunch . I could really taste the difference with this product

    And tell that is was a high quality chicken and it tasted juicy and great compared to other products which can be pasty and horrible . Definitely recommend this to my friends family and everyone. Thanks for the opportunity to try this product.
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Great tasting healthy chicken snacks

    We really loved trying these Chicken snacks - our family particularly loved the tenders and nuggets. They were easy to cook and tasted delicious. We will definitely be buying these again. My four year old polished off the nuggets and hubbie and I are the tenders and commented they were the best tenders we have ever had
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Great product very Tasty!

    The kids loved it and so did I. I felt I was making a better decision going with free range and was surprised at how unprocessed it tasted compared to a lot of the products on the market. It was so easy to prepare simply pop it in the oven and wait.
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Tasty

    Crunchy, tasty and with the right amount of spice. Yum!
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Free Range Chicken Nuggets

    The kids loved these nuggets! All 4 of them asking for more. They tasted great, alot of flavour and very juicy. I have already bought more!! New household favourite.
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Quite nice

    They tasted ok.

    As good as to be expected from pre-prepared/ frozen food.

    Easy to prepare, and cook for.

    Where Inghams fall short in; they don't cater for those with Coeliac disease. (gluten free)

    My son (9yo) has coeliac disease (FULLY DIAGNOSED) and yeah....

    Actually I won't go on the rant I WAS going to go on. I will just say this.......

    I'm sick to death of paying 'hipster tax' on gluten free products.

    For a child that has NO choice on the cards he's been dealt. He handles it soooo smoothly. But he shouldn't have to. There should be options for him.

    All in all; not a bad thing to eat but also not GREAT.
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Delicious healthier choice

    The chicken nuggets are delicious and so much nicer than other brands. A new favourite in our house.
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Easy, convenient, yum

    What can i say these were a hit. After a busy day, come home wonder what to cook. Open freezer. Grab chicken sweet chilli. Pop them in the oven. Grab the wraps and salad. Wait for the chicken to cook. Assemble the wraps. Wallah dinner done. The kids gobbled these down in no time. The loved them and asked me to buy them again. Winning all around.
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Chicken tenderloins with rustic sweet chilli crumb

    I choose to review the chicken tenderloins with rustic sweet chilli crumb for my family and wow they are so tasty ,such a quick easy snack to make for the kids and being that they are less processed you feel you are making a way better choice, we would definitely buy again and will for sure try the other varieties in the free range chicken range
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Nuggets for the win

    The nuggets were nice and juicy. The kids loved the flavour. Will buy again for an easy weekend dinner. I wanted to buy more kiev while half price but they were sold out so word must be out about this delicious range. Looking forward to trying the others in the range also.
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family
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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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  • 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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