Licetec V-Comb A1 Head Lice Treatment Product Review

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Average Ratings (from 67 ratings)
Overall star Rating
V-Comb A1 was safe and easy to use
V-Comb A1 was convenient and mess free
V-Comb A1 was chemical free and had no side effects or allergies
V-Comb A1 could be used on different kids and so believe to be a great investment
V-Comb A1 provided immediate visible results
Licetec V-Comb A1 Head Lice Treatment :
4.74 out of 5 based on 67 reviews.

Introducing the Licetec V-Comb A1 review!

No parent enjoy’s receiving the dreaded note from school to say there’s been a head lice breakout, you instantly hope your little ones haven’t brought the nits home to run free. That’s why we’re so excited to bring you the Licetec V-Comb A1 review, to make your lives and head lice treatment that little bit easier.

The V-Comb A1 is an effective lice treatment that’s allergen-and chemical-free and safe to use on kids of any age with all hair types.

The V-Comb A1 works to eliminate both head lice and eggs, with the ease of combing the hair. It even works to eliminate ‘super lice’ which are resistant to common chemical treatments, ordinarily found in head lice shampoos and lotions.

The V-Comb A1 detects and prevents head lice infestations and provides immediate visible results.

The allergen-and chemical-free rechargeable device, provides immediate visible results through the device’s LED-illuminated capture filter compartment. The V-Comb A1 also offers hygienic and hands-free disposal.

The V-Comb A1 is a great investment option for the family, because it can be used on more than one child and as many times as needed, especially against recurring head lice infestations. It also comes with a reusable storage container to keep the device and its accessories in place when not in use.

Where to buy?

You can purchase the V-Comb A1 from Amcal, Blooms The Chemist, Chemist King, Chemist Outlet, Cincotta Discount Chemist, Discount Drug Stores, Guardian, Jadin Chemist, Nova Pharmacy, Priceline, Simply Pharmacy, Star Discount Pharmacy, Your Discount Chemist and your local pharmacies.

*Always read the instructions for use. Follow the instructions for use. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.

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Published 10th August 2021


  • Where has this been!!

    As I child I remember going to school after the night before my mum doing a Nit treatment & smelling like tea tree oil & all the kids asking if my hair has nits because they can smell the treatment hahah. I love that this doesn’t cause a smell. It’s so much easier than trying to clean the nit brush. Would definitely recommend the price seems reasonable.
    V-Comb A1 was safe and easy to use
    V-Comb A1 was convenient and mess free
    V-Comb A1 was chemical free and had no side effects or allergies
    V-Comb A1 could be used on different kids and so believe to be a great investment
    V-Comb A1 provided immediate visible results


  • Amazing

    Somehow my little girl got nits in lockdown.

    I panicked and then I remembered we had the V Comb.

    She has long curly hair but the comb was easy to use, easy to clean.

    She was more than happy to sit and watch tv while Mummy played with her hair.

    Thank you v comb
    V-Comb A1 was safe and easy to use
    V-Comb A1 was convenient and mess free
    V-Comb A1 was chemical free and had no side effects or allergies
    V-Comb A1 could be used on different kids and so believe to be a great investment
    V-Comb A1 provided immediate visible results


  • Thorough and easy to use

    With 5 young children, it's inevitable that our household faces a headlice issue from time to time. It's always a nightmare when it comes to the girls' long hair - we've tried the old-fashioned lice combs, a variety of sprays, oils and other commercially available and home remedies, and it's always hard. The Licetec comb was so easy to use and didn't require any products to be added to the hair, which was probably my favourite part. It was so satisfying to be able pull the comb through the hair and see the results in the little mesh catcher! We actually also used the comb on the baby's cradlecap and it worked an absolute dream. I would absolutely recommend the Licetec comb to any parent with kids at school and preschool, it solves the headlice problem in one go without buying any chemicals or making up home remedies.
    V-Comb A1 was safe and easy to use
    V-Comb A1 was convenient and mess free
    V-Comb A1 was chemical free and had no side effects or allergies
    V-Comb A1 could be used on different kids and so believe to be a great investment
    V-Comb A1 provided immediate visible results


  • Absolutely amazing definitely worth buying!

    From unpacking to using the comb it was perfect, packed great, easy instructions and very easy to use.

    Quick way of removing lice and eggs in a safe manner.

    Will definitely recommend to friends to buy one its worth the money to get these results
    V-Comb A1 was safe and easy to use
    V-Comb A1 was convenient and mess free
    V-Comb A1 was chemical free and had no side effects or allergies
    V-Comb A1 could be used on different kids and so believe to be a great investment
    V-Comb A1 provided immediate visible results


  • So easy to use!

    What a fantastic product, so simple & convenient to use. I wish I had this before, instead of using the chemical products that were awful & so messy to use. The V-comb A1 is mess free, easy to use & can be used on .multiple children if needed.
    V-Comb A1 was safe and easy to use
    V-Comb A1 was convenient and mess free
    V-Comb A1 was chemical free and had no side effects or allergies
    V-Comb A1 could be used on different kids and so believe to be a great investment
    V-Comb A1 provided immediate visible results


  • Revolutionary Product

    I have two kids at primary school and one at daycare. Unfortunately head lice is a reoccurring issue for us, and the kids hate the usual treatment they have to endure. This device is a game changer. It is so simple to use, and less painful than the traditional method of combining out over and over. It's great that you can see all the nasties caught in the bag. I will recommend this to all the school parents!
    V-Comb A1 was safe and easy to use
    V-Comb A1 was convenient and mess free
    V-Comb A1 was chemical free and had no side effects or allergies
    V-Comb A1 could be used on different kids and so believe to be a great investment
    V-Comb A1 provided immediate visible results


  • Minimizes so much time

    The v comb a1 is such a brilliant invention, my mum is so upset that they didnt have these around when she was raising us six kidsand 4 of us being girls with very long hair. My daughter actually looked forward to me doing her hair for the first time ever, she didnt once complain and we captured ecerything. Just make sure to brush your childs hair before using.
    V-Comb A1 was safe and easy to use
    V-Comb A1 was convenient and mess free
    V-Comb A1 was chemical free and had no side effects or allergies
    V-Comb A1 could be used on different kids and so believe to be a great investment
    V-Comb A1 provided immediate visible results


  • Any Parent Of Kids Needs This Product!

    This was one of those reviews that I was super happy to test out, but at the same time my worse nightmare. The thought of head lice makes me feel ill in the stomach.

    Before being selected to review the Licetec V-Comb A1 I was actually unaware that anything like this was available. My usual method of removing head lice from my kids hair involved using a nit/head lice removal chemical, hair conditioner and a truck load patience. So being able to use a product like the Licetec V Comb A1 really excites me.

    The V-Comb A1 comes with everything you need to remove head lice. The best part is that is rechargeable, which means you can use it anywhere. It comes in a convenient container which stores all of the parts neatly. The V-Comb comes with some charge, so I was able to get straight to work.

    If I had to describe the V-Comb A1 it would be a combination of a comb and vacuum to remove and suck head lice and eggs into an internal barrel. One button to turn on and off and it wasn’t too noisy. You can hygienically dispose of the internal capture filter without the need to touch it. Simply unlock the main body of the unit, then place over the bin and the capture filter will slide straight out. You get a total of 4 capture filters, but you can purchase these separately once you run out.

    I used this on my 5 year old son who’s hair is short and on my 11 year old daughter who’s hair is shoulder length. I used a brush first to ensure there were no knots in the kid’s hair. They recommend starting from the nape of the neck and going up. The comb has two angle settings, straight and raking.

    With my daughter’s hair I did have to section it off first, then I separated her hair into small sections no wider than the teeth of the comb before passing the comb through. You start as close to the sculp as possible and pass the comb through each section a few times.

    With my son’s hair I just started from the nape of his neck and just worked my way up passing the comb through over and over. The comb easily glided through both the kid’s hair, but the comb did snag a few times and the kids were quite quick to yell out when this happened.

    It was not long before I could see the live head lice moving around trapped in the capture filter. YUCK!!! I could see both the live head lice and their eggs. While this was disgusting to see, I knew the V-Comb A1 was actually working.

    Overall, I think the Licetec V-Comb A1 is a brilliant product for anyone who is after an allergen & chemical free headlice removal system. No matter when my next head lice infestation is, I’m ready thanks to Licetec V Comb A1. Highly recommend.
    V-Comb A1 was safe and easy to use
    V-Comb A1 was convenient and mess free
    V-Comb A1 was chemical free and had no side effects or allergies
    V-Comb A1 could be used on different kids and so believe to be a great investment
    V-Comb A1 provided immediate visible results


  • Effective and Safe to Use. Total Money Saver.

    I have tried using different head lice shampoo for my kid but I found Licetec V Comb to be the most effective and safe one to use. Other shampoos have a chemical kind of smell and are unable to immediately kill all lice so you keep on using the shampoo.

    With Licetec V Comb , you can immediately see results by 80% compared to shampoos. You are also saving money with the Liecetec V Comb as you do not need to keep on buying shampoo. What a way to save on money.

    I highly recommend Licetec V Comb!
    V-Comb A1 was safe and easy to use
    V-Comb A1 was convenient and mess free
    V-Comb A1 was chemical free and had no side effects or allergies
    V-Comb A1 could be used on different kids and so believe to be a great investment
    V-Comb A1 provided immediate visible results


  • Absolute Game changer

    This device is so easy to use and helped resolve our little lice issue pain-free and stink-free. My son loved avoiding the shampoo smell & we loved the fact you can use it on the whole family quickly. The overall experience was great and I’ll be recommending this to everyone at school during the next dreaded outbreak!
    V-Comb A1 was safe and easy to use
    V-Comb A1 was convenient and mess free
    V-Comb A1 was chemical free and had no side effects or allergies
    V-Comb A1 could be used on different kids and so believe to be a great investment
    V-Comb A1 provided immediate visible results


  • Great

    When we got notification there was head lice at school my immediate reaction was Nooooo.... had seen this on MOM so went to chemist to get it.....was a bit costly but worth it as turned out my darling had lice it worked pretty good although had nothing to compare it to as this was luckily our 1st time experiencing lice.
    V-Comb A1 was safe and easy to use
    V-Comb A1 was convenient and mess free
    V-Comb A1 was chemical free and had no side effects or allergies
    V-Comb A1 could be used on different kids and so believe to be a great investment
    V-Comb A1 provided immediate visible results


  • Too good to be true

    I have been excited and waiting for head lice to rear their ugly heads since i received the V-COMB A1 in the mail. Today i finally got to try it out on my 17yr old Daughter's head. We set it up and charged it which was pretty simple. Then we brushed out the knots and started the process of combing. This is where the claim of it being gentle is proven to be nothing but lies. Metal combs are never gentle when my children's hair is involved. Besides the hair continuously getting caught in the comb, we had to keep stopping to re-brush all the knots out.

    We were kinda grossed out at the live bugs running around in the capture filter thing. But also excited to see that at least that claim was true. After the comb being too time consuming, loud and painful my Daughter opted for conditioner and combing method.
    V-Comb A1 was safe and easy to use
    V-Comb A1 was convenient and mess free
    V-Comb A1 was chemical free and had no side effects or allergies
    V-Comb A1 could be used on different kids and so believe to be a great investment
    V-Comb A1 provided immediate visible results


  • Where has this been!!

    As I child I remember going to school after the night before my mum doing a Nit treatment & smelling like tea tree oil & all the kids asking if my hair has nits because they can smell the treatment hahah. I love that this doesn’t cause a smell. It’s so much easier than trying to clean the nit brush. Would definitely recommend the price seems reasonable.
    V-Comb A1 was safe and easy to use
    V-Comb A1 was convenient and mess free
    V-Comb A1 was chemical free and had no side effects or allergies
    V-Comb A1 could be used on different kids and so believe to be a great investment
    V-Comb A1 provided immediate visible results


  • Amazing

    Somehow my little girl got nits in lockdown.

    I panicked and then I remembered we had the V Comb.

    She has long curly hair but the comb was easy to use, easy to clean.

    She was more than happy to sit and watch tv while Mummy played with her hair.

    Thank you v comb
    V-Comb A1 was safe and easy to use
    V-Comb A1 was convenient and mess free
    V-Comb A1 was chemical free and had no side effects or allergies
    V-Comb A1 could be used on different kids and so believe to be a great investment
    V-Comb A1 provided immediate visible results


  • Thorough and easy to use

    With 5 young children, it's inevitable that our household faces a headlice issue from time to time. It's always a nightmare when it comes to the girls' long hair - we've tried the old-fashioned lice combs, a variety of sprays, oils and other commercially available and home remedies, and it's always hard. The Licetec comb was so easy to use and didn't require any products to be added to the hair, which was probably my favourite part. It was so satisfying to be able pull the comb through the hair and see the results in the little mesh catcher! We actually also used the comb on the baby's cradlecap and it worked an absolute dream. I would absolutely recommend the Licetec comb to any parent with kids at school and preschool, it solves the headlice problem in one go without buying any chemicals or making up home remedies.
    V-Comb A1 was safe and easy to use
    V-Comb A1 was convenient and mess free
    V-Comb A1 was chemical free and had no side effects or allergies
    V-Comb A1 could be used on different kids and so believe to be a great investment
    V-Comb A1 provided immediate visible results


  • Absolute Game changer

    This device is so easy to use and helped resolve our little lice issue pain-free and stink-free. My son loved avoiding the shampoo smell & we loved the fact you can use it on the whole family quickly. The overall experience was great and I’ll be recommending this to everyone at school during the next dreaded outbreak!
    V-Comb A1 was safe and easy to use
    V-Comb A1 was convenient and mess free
    V-Comb A1 was chemical free and had no side effects or allergies
    V-Comb A1 could be used on different kids and so believe to be a great investment
    V-Comb A1 provided immediate visible results


  • Came back to review a second time!

    Ok - it was a while before we got to use it for the first time, but now we have backed it up with a second round. I freaking love this!! No trauma and screaming from the chemical washes and metal comb. This is a billion time easier and without all the yelling and drama
    V-Comb A1 was safe and easy to use
    V-Comb A1 was convenient and mess free
    V-Comb A1 was chemical free and had no side effects or allergies
    V-Comb A1 could be used on different kids and so believe to be a great investment
    V-Comb A1 provided immediate visible results


  • Easy to use, no mess.

    With the warmer weather and ending lockdown, my kids and their friends not only share happiness of getting together again, however, they also shared head lice.

    Thanks to V-Comb A1. Made my job much easier and also much less Ouches... The only thing I am not 100% happy with V-Comb A1 is that with longer hair, it is a little hard to comb through.
    V-Comb A1 was safe and easy to use
    V-Comb A1 was convenient and mess free
    V-Comb A1 was chemical free and had no side effects or allergies
    V-Comb A1 could be used on different kids and so believe to be a great investment
    V-Comb A1 provided immediate visible results


  • Great for dry hair

    I was very happy with this amazing dry hair electric lice comb. It worked so good and made my life alot easier. I managed to go thru all my kids hair the night before school went back so very happy.
    V-Comb A1 was safe and easy to use
    V-Comb A1 was convenient and mess free
    V-Comb A1 was chemical free and had no side effects or allergies
    V-Comb A1 could be used on different kids and so believe to be a great investment
    V-Comb A1 provided immediate visible results


  • Game changer

    This product is great. We had our first case of lice this week, I tried a few swipes on my own hair and it even got my dandruff and dirt, it collected the eggs and few lice. we tried over wet and dry hair, worked wonderfully over both. We’ve been using it daily with success although not all completely gone still highly recommend this product
    V-Comb A1 was safe and easy to use
    V-Comb A1 was convenient and mess free
    V-Comb A1 was chemical free and had no side effects or allergies
    V-Comb A1 could be used on different kids and so believe to be a great investment
    V-Comb A1 provided immediate visible results


  • V-comb

    My step-daughter was coming home with headlice every other week for a good period of a year. This comb made life a hell of a lot simpler as I found the combs would just sweep past alot of the smaller headlice. I absolutely dread getting rid of the headline as they totally grose me out and the work you have to put in, with washing everything each time there is a outbreak, and doing each kids head at the same time. It's so time consuming and very tiring.
    V-Comb A1 was safe and easy to use
    V-Comb A1 was convenient and mess free
    V-Comb A1 was chemical free and had no side effects or allergies
    V-Comb A1 could be used on different kids and so believe to be a great investment
    V-Comb A1 provided immediate visible results


  • Easy and fun to use

    My stepdaughter has issues with “bugs” coming home from school. This product made combing and checking her hair fun. It was easy to use and she was using it herself after school. The light and mesh catch feature is great to see if there are any love or eggs being removed from the hair. I love that it is gentle on the hair while being very effective at removing any lice and eggs. I haven’t tried this wet yet but probably wouldn’t recommend it for this. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to trial this product in our home.
    V-Comb A1 was safe and easy to use
    V-Comb A1 was convenient and mess free
    V-Comb A1 was chemical free and had no side effects or allergies
    V-Comb A1 could be used on different kids and so believe to be a great investment
    V-Comb A1 provided immediate visible results


  • Life saver

    This is a wonderful product and made my life much easier when the kids recently got a bout of lice. Usually lots of tears and they don't like the lice treatment but they loved this and I did too as it was easy and works wonderful.
    V-Comb A1 was safe and easy to use
    V-Comb A1 was convenient and mess free
    V-Comb A1 was chemical free and had no side effects or allergies
    V-Comb A1 could be used on different kids and so believe to be a great investment
    V-Comb A1 provided immediate visible results


  • great head lice treatment

    I really liked this headlice treatment. Chemical free and easy to use. My daughter didn't complain once unlike when we use the chemical treatments. I think it did a great job getting rid of the head lice. Will definitely use again next time lice are brought home from school
    V-Comb A1 was safe and easy to use
    V-Comb A1 was convenient and mess free
    V-Comb A1 was chemical free and had no side effects or allergies
    V-Comb A1 could be used on different kids and so believe to be a great investment
    V-Comb A1 provided immediate visible results


  • Allergen-and chemical-free option

    I love that this is rechargeable and that it's allergen-and chemical-free. I think it will come in handy throughout the primary school years and will save me from having to re-buy lice shampoo anytime there is a breakout at the school. Highly recommend!
    V-Comb A1 was safe and easy to use
    V-Comb A1 was convenient and mess free
    V-Comb A1 was chemical free and had no side effects or allergies
    V-Comb A1 could be used on different kids and so believe to be a great investment
    V-Comb A1 provided immediate visible results


  • Amazing

    This was easy to use and saved so much time. When you have children with sensory issues with their hair, getting lice is a nightmare for you. This product made this a lot easier for myself and my children. It meant no meltdowns and less time with me touching their hair.
    V-Comb A1 was safe and easy to use
    V-Comb A1 was convenient and mess free
    V-Comb A1 was chemical free and had no side effects or allergies
    V-Comb A1 could be used on different kids and so believe to be a great investment
    V-Comb A1 provided immediate visible results


  • Amazing

    Really simple to use kids loved it as well wasn't so hard on there heads either,so we had no problem combing there hairs easy to charge aswell
    V-Comb A1 was safe and easy to use
    V-Comb A1 was convenient and mess free
    V-Comb A1 was chemical free and had no side effects or allergies
    V-Comb A1 could be used on different kids and so believe to be a great investment
    V-Comb A1 provided immediate visible results


  • Easy to use for the whole family

    Before the V-Comb it was what seemed like endless hair combing searching for the little pests and their eggs with the biggest problem being that there was no one to check Mum's head and paranoid or not we all know that when we hear that word our heads start to itch. The V-Comb cut the combing time by more than half, capturing the live critters so they couldn't escape and jump back on and removed the eggs. No more putting gunk on their hair to kill them, washing it out and then combing several times and repeating the process every 3-4 days. I found it best to V-Comb every 3 days for a week, just to be sure, and it only took a few minutes once I got the hang of it. Best part was that if I was feeling itchy I could run it through my own hair and have peace of mind.
    V-Comb A1 was safe and easy to use
    V-Comb A1 was convenient and mess free
    V-Comb A1 was chemical free and had no side effects or allergies
    V-Comb A1 could be used on different kids and so believe to be a great investment
    V-Comb A1 provided immediate visible results


  • WOW!

    We have used several different chemical based treatments before… including ‘sensitive’ or gentle ones - my kids ages 6 and 2 find that process quite traumatic with the smell.

    We recently had an infestation at home and had to treat the whole family. Mess, smell and chemical free - it was a simple and easy process.

    At first I was not sure that the price warranted the device, but as an RN I have spoken to many nurse colleagues and more mothers about the benefits and that the price tag is week worth it.

    A great investment
    V-Comb A1 was safe and easy to use
    V-Comb A1 was convenient and mess free
    V-Comb A1 was chemical free and had no side effects or allergies
    V-Comb A1 could be used on different kids and so believe to be a great investment
    V-Comb A1 provided immediate visible results


  • Love it

    Its really useful, handy and easy to use. Its life saver i must say and totally worth it. I like its easy to use and very useful. I could see a great change and helped me get rid of head lice without too much hassle.
    V-Comb A1 was safe and easy to use
    V-Comb A1 was convenient and mess free
    V-Comb A1 was chemical free and had no side effects or allergies
    V-Comb A1 could be used on different kids and so believe to be a great investment
    V-Comb A1 provided immediate visible results

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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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