Little™ Coughs Raspberry Syrup Product Review

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I would recommend Little Coughs Raspberry to other mums
Little Coughs Raspberry is a great quality product
I would use Little Coughs Raspberry on my child again
My child liked the flavour of the new Little Coughs Raspberry
Little Coughs Raspberry helped relieve my child’s chesty cough and clear their chest of congestion
Little<sup>™</sup> Coughs Raspberry Syrup :
4.54 out of 5 based on 243 reviews.

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As a parent it is difficult to see your little one feeling unwell and when your child has a chesty cough, as parents we want to find a way to get them feeling well again.

Which is why we are delighted to be inviting our members to review the new Little™ Coughs Raspberry flavoured Cough Syrup.

Little has been helping parents for many years. The Little™ range of products mission is to become a one-stop-shop for parents looking for help with specific health conditions that their child may experience at any point in early life.

Little™ Coughs Raspberry is the newest addition to the Little™ range

Little Coughs Raspberry Syrup flavour is a pleasant tasting cough syrup based on an extract of ivy leaf which acts as an expectorant helping to thin and loosen mucus, making it easier to help clear the chest of congestion. It provides soothing relief of coughs and respiratory congestion due to a cold.

What do we love about Little Coughs Raspberry

  • Suitable for children 6 months+*
  • Contains natural Ivy Leaf Extract
  • Helps break down mucus and clear the chest
  • Non-drowsy
  • No added artificial sweeteners
  • No added artificial colours
  • No added gluten, wheat or lactose.

* Consult your healthcare professional before using in children under 2 years.

Where can I buy Little Coughs Raspberry syrup?

Little Coughs Raspberry cough syrup is available in pharmacies including Chemist WarehouseAmcal, PricelineDiscount Drug StoresTerry White Chemart and Blooms.

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Our team has been selected for the Little Coughs Raspberry syrup product review!

Check out the reviews from hundreds of mums with children aged 2 years and above. All mums selected for the Little Coughs Raspberry review were provided with a 200ml bottle in the post. They will review the cough syrup with their little ones when they have a chesty cough, and post reviews and star ratings on our review page.

 

 

 

ALWAYS READ THE LABEL. CONTAINS POTASSIUM SORBATE. FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE. IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST, TALK TO YOUR HEALTH PROFESSIONAL. CONSULT YOUR HEALTH PROFESSIONAL BEFORE USING LITTLE COUGHS IN CHILDREN UNDER TWO YEARS OF AGE.

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Published 3rd September 2019


  • Perfect for little ones

    My children loved the taste and it seemed to have worked.

    It soothed their coughs and we were able to sleep through the night without listening to their nasty coughs.

    I definitely would recommend this, it can be difficult to find a medicine that works best but this has proved to have worked for our family.
    I would recommend Little Coughs Raspberry to other mums
    Little Coughs Raspberry is a great quality product
    I would use Little Coughs Raspberry on my child again
    My child liked the flavour of the new Little Coughs Raspberry
    Little Coughs Raspberry helped relieve my child’s chesty cough and clear their chest of congestion


  • Great Product

    Thank you Mouth of Moms. ???? This product trial couldn't have come at a better time. Between the hot then cold weather of Melbourne, sniffles are a given. ???? No complaints (wanted when not sick ????????‍♀️) and easily dispensed. Cleared up a nasty cough for a peaceful nights sleep. ????

    Always read the label before using.
    I would recommend Little Coughs Raspberry to other mums
    Little Coughs Raspberry is a great quality product
    I would use Little Coughs Raspberry on my child again
    My child liked the flavour of the new Little Coughs Raspberry
    Little Coughs Raspberry helped relieve my child’s chesty cough and clear their chest of congestion


  • Fast working

    Little Coughs Raspberry Syrup was a real hit with my little one, every time he took it he kept asking for more! Little Coughs Raspberry Syrup is fast working and I noticed a huge difference within a couple of days. My little one was coughing mainly at night and keeping him up but with Little Coughs Raspberry Syrup it helped bring up what was on his chest.
    I would recommend Little Coughs Raspberry to other mums
    Little Coughs Raspberry is a great quality product
    I would use Little Coughs Raspberry on my child again
    My child liked the flavour of the new Little Coughs Raspberry
    Little Coughs Raspberry helped relieve my child’s chesty cough and clear their chest of congestion


  • Just perfect

    The Little Coughs cough syrup is just perfect and the most effective cough syrup I have tried and used for my bub. He does not run away from the Little Coughs cough syrup and really liked the raspberry flavour. It seems to work for all three of us at home. I have even recommended this to my friends and family. It is non drowsy and can be taken at work too. Great stuff.
    I would recommend Little Coughs Raspberry to other mums
    Little Coughs Raspberry is a great quality product
    I would use Little Coughs Raspberry on my child again
    My child liked the flavour of the new Little Coughs Raspberry
    Little Coughs Raspberry helped relieve my child’s chesty cough and clear their chest of congestion


  • Easy for my son to swallow

    My son is usually picky with syrup and we find it hard for him to listen when taking medicines. This product is good becoz he is the one initiating to take it. Even if he is not sick he is so funny that he will pretend he is sick just so he can take it ^_^ I highly recommend !
    I would recommend Little Coughs Raspberry to other mums
    Little Coughs Raspberry is a great quality product
    I would use Little Coughs Raspberry on my child again
    My child liked the flavour of the new Little Coughs Raspberry
    Little Coughs Raspberry helped relieve my child’s chesty cough and clear their chest of congestion


  • Very effective and non drowsy

    The Little Coughs cough syrup has been very helpful for me and my family. I have even recommended this cough syrup to my friends and work mates. This works perfectly on coughs, dry coughs and itchy throats. It is non drowsy and tastes good.. not like other cough syrups.. highly recommended for all the mums and families. Go for it mums!
    I would recommend Little Coughs Raspberry to other mums
    Little Coughs Raspberry is a great quality product
    I would use Little Coughs Raspberry on my child again
    My child liked the flavour of the new Little Coughs Raspberry
    Little Coughs Raspberry helped relieve my child’s chesty cough and clear their chest of congestion


  • Very effective

    This is my day 3 review of using the Little Coughs cough syrup raspberry flavour. I have now taken 7 doses in the last 3 days. I think I will be taking one more dose today and I should be absolutely ok. This cough syrup relieved me of the itch and pain in my throat and kept the dryness at bay. Very effective and I have been recommending the cough syrup to my friends and family. Love it. Best thing ever.
    I would recommend Little Coughs Raspberry to other mums
    Little Coughs Raspberry is a great quality product
    I would use Little Coughs Raspberry on my child again
    My child liked the flavour of the new Little Coughs Raspberry
    Little Coughs Raspberry helped relieve my child’s chesty cough and clear their chest of congestion


  • Such a relief

    It's been 5 doses of Little Coughs cough syrup that I have been taking in the last 2 days. It trickles down like honey and gives a very soothing effect. Because it's summer and it gets very hot, I have taken care to store it below 25 degrees as it states on the packaging. It is very effective and I have not faced any laxative issue till now. Highly recommend for kids and grown ups.
    I would recommend Little Coughs Raspberry to other mums
    Little Coughs Raspberry is a great quality product
    I would use Little Coughs Raspberry on my child again
    My child liked the flavour of the new Little Coughs Raspberry
    Little Coughs Raspberry helped relieve my child’s chesty cough and clear their chest of congestion


  • Perfect cure

    The Little Coughs cough syrup raspberry flavour has suited me so well. This is now our 3rd bottle. I have got sore throat and nasal congestion at the moment and I have now started using this Little Coughs cough syrup. It has a very soothing effect just like honey trickling down the throat. I'm sure I will get better in 2 days. Stay tuned for a full review. Highly recommend based on quality and price.
    I would recommend Little Coughs Raspberry to other mums
    Little Coughs Raspberry is a great quality product
    I would use Little Coughs Raspberry on my child again
    My child liked the flavour of the new Little Coughs Raspberry
    Little Coughs Raspberry helped relieve my child’s chesty cough and clear their chest of congestion


  • Great stuff

    This is a special review for the Little Coughs as my son saw me reviewing and wanted to add his comments. It tastes sweet like raspberry and the cough syrup helped him feel better when he was sick. It didn't make him drowsy and he was active all through. There was no fuss when we gave the cough syrup to my 4 year old. Highly recommended for coughs and congestions.
    I would recommend Little Coughs Raspberry to other mums
    Little Coughs Raspberry is a great quality product
    I would use Little Coughs Raspberry on my child again
    My child liked the flavour of the new Little Coughs Raspberry
    Little Coughs Raspberry helped relieve my child’s chesty cough and clear their chest of congestion


  • Great product

    It’s fantastic to have a cough product in the 6mth+ age group when so many others are for 6+. My kids liked Little Coughs Raspberry and asked for it even once they were better! It definitely made nights a little easier while my two and four year olds were sick. I’m starting to get sick myself and will definitely be using this one too.
    I would recommend Little Coughs Raspberry to other mums
    Little Coughs Raspberry is a great quality product
    I would use Little Coughs Raspberry on my child again
    My child liked the flavour of the new Little Coughs Raspberry
    Little Coughs Raspberry helped relieve my child’s chesty cough and clear their chest of congestion


  • Cough relief

    Since receiving little coughs new raspberry syrup, my kids have been sick a fair few times. When the cough starts, I strike with little coughs and find that the cough stays no where near as normal and they still love that raspberry taste.

    The syringe is so easy to use too.

    So happy to have found something that continuously works.
    I would recommend Little Coughs Raspberry to other mums
    Little Coughs Raspberry is a great quality product
    I would use Little Coughs Raspberry on my child again
    My child liked the flavour of the new Little Coughs Raspberry
    Little Coughs Raspberry helped relieve my child’s chesty cough and clear their chest of congestion


  • Peace of mind to help with colds

    When my son gets a cough it can keep us all up at night. When we find he is coughing a few times a night we use little coughs before his night milk and we find the amount of coughing he does is either halved or none at all. The raspberry scent is quite strong but he has never refused it so it must taste ok too!
    I would recommend Little Coughs Raspberry to other mums
    Little Coughs Raspberry is a great quality product
    I would use Little Coughs Raspberry on my child again
    My child liked the flavour of the new Little Coughs Raspberry
    Little Coughs Raspberry helped relieve my child’s chesty cough and clear their chest of congestion


  • Perfect for little ones

    My children loved the taste and it seemed to have worked.

    It soothed their coughs and we were able to sleep through the night without listening to their nasty coughs.

    I definitely would recommend this, it can be difficult to find a medicine that works best but this has proved to have worked for our family.
    I would recommend Little Coughs Raspberry to other mums
    Little Coughs Raspberry is a great quality product
    I would use Little Coughs Raspberry on my child again
    My child liked the flavour of the new Little Coughs Raspberry
    Little Coughs Raspberry helped relieve my child’s chesty cough and clear their chest of congestion


  • Great product

    We used the product a few times and it did it\'s job brilliantly stopping my daughter\'s cough so she could get a good night\'s sleep. I also personally tried the product first and it worked but wasn\'t a fan of the taste at all neither were my children but if a product works sometimes you just have to take it.
    I would recommend Little Coughs Raspberry to other mums
    Little Coughs Raspberry is a great quality product
    I would use Little Coughs Raspberry on my child again
    My child liked the flavour of the new Little Coughs Raspberry
    Little Coughs Raspberry helped relieve my child’s chesty cough and clear their chest of congestion


  • Great Product

    Thank you Mouth of Moms. ???? This product trial couldn't have come at a better time. Between the hot then cold weather of Melbourne, sniffles are a given. ???? No complaints (wanted when not sick ????????‍♀️) and easily dispensed. Cleared up a nasty cough for a peaceful nights sleep. ????

    Always read the label before using.
    I would recommend Little Coughs Raspberry to other mums
    Little Coughs Raspberry is a great quality product
    I would use Little Coughs Raspberry on my child again
    My child liked the flavour of the new Little Coughs Raspberry
    Little Coughs Raspberry helped relieve my child’s chesty cough and clear their chest of congestion


  • Great tasting for ages 6 months plus

    Our daughter absolutely loved the flavour and we found the dosing device to be so easy to use and administer. The fact that it is very safe to use in any age group from 6 months up gave us peace of mind in giving it to her. The raspberry flavour had no bitter aftertaste, which is common in other cold and cough preparations.
    I would recommend Little Coughs Raspberry to other mums
    Little Coughs Raspberry is a great quality product
    I would use Little Coughs Raspberry on my child again
    My child liked the flavour of the new Little Coughs Raspberry
    Little Coughs Raspberry helped relieve my child’s chesty cough and clear their chest of congestion


  • Soothing relief of coughs

    My little one loves the flavour and takes Little Coughs Raspberry Syrup with ease! I love that it’s non-drowsy, no added sweeteners and no added artificial colours. Little Coughs Raspberry Syrup helps sooth coughs and helps clear up and mucus. I will definitely be buying more of Little Coughs Raspberry Syrup again!!
    I would recommend Little Coughs Raspberry to other mums
    Little Coughs Raspberry is a great quality product
    I would use Little Coughs Raspberry on my child again
    My child liked the flavour of the new Little Coughs Raspberry
    Little Coughs Raspberry helped relieve my child’s chesty cough and clear their chest of congestion


  • Fast working

    Little Coughs Raspberry Syrup was a real hit with my little one, every time he took it he kept asking for more! Little Coughs Raspberry Syrup is fast working and I noticed a huge difference within a couple of days. My little one was coughing mainly at night and keeping him up but with Little Coughs Raspberry Syrup it helped bring up what was on his chest.
    I would recommend Little Coughs Raspberry to other mums
    Little Coughs Raspberry is a great quality product
    I would use Little Coughs Raspberry on my child again
    My child liked the flavour of the new Little Coughs Raspberry
    Little Coughs Raspberry helped relieve my child’s chesty cough and clear their chest of congestion


  • Just perfect

    The Little Coughs cough syrup is just perfect and the most effective cough syrup I have tried and used for my bub. He does not run away from the Little Coughs cough syrup and really liked the raspberry flavour. It seems to work for all three of us at home. I have even recommended this to my friends and family. It is non drowsy and can be taken at work too. Great stuff.
    I would recommend Little Coughs Raspberry to other mums
    Little Coughs Raspberry is a great quality product
    I would use Little Coughs Raspberry on my child again
    My child liked the flavour of the new Little Coughs Raspberry
    Little Coughs Raspberry helped relieve my child’s chesty cough and clear their chest of congestion


  • Easy for my son to swallow

    My son is usually picky with syrup and we find it hard for him to listen when taking medicines. This product is good becoz he is the one initiating to take it. Even if he is not sick he is so funny that he will pretend he is sick just so he can take it ^_^ I highly recommend !
    I would recommend Little Coughs Raspberry to other mums
    Little Coughs Raspberry is a great quality product
    I would use Little Coughs Raspberry on my child again
    My child liked the flavour of the new Little Coughs Raspberry
    Little Coughs Raspberry helped relieve my child’s chesty cough and clear their chest of congestion


  • Daughter likes it too

    This is a follow up review. I have since used the product on my daughter who was also happy with the flavour. I have had so much trouble in the past with her taking her medicine, it is nice for her to be asking to have more for a change! The product worked well on my daughter as well and the cough subsided after a few days. Thank you, Little Coughs and MoM for the opportunity!
    I would recommend Little Coughs Raspberry to other mums
    Little Coughs Raspberry is a great quality product
    I would use Little Coughs Raspberry on my child again
    My child liked the flavour of the new Little Coughs Raspberry
    Little Coughs Raspberry helped relieve my child’s chesty cough and clear their chest of congestion


  • It works!

    After using Little Coughs Raspberry Syrup for my sons cough this past week, he hasn’t had his bad cough or complained about having a sore throat. He is now also eating normally and alot more active which I am very happy about. I was quite skeptical about cough medicines because none had previously worked for me but I’m glad it worked for my son.
    I would recommend Little Coughs Raspberry to other mums
    Little Coughs Raspberry is a great quality product
    I would use Little Coughs Raspberry on my child again
    My child liked the flavour of the new Little Coughs Raspberry
    Little Coughs Raspberry helped relieve my child’s chesty cough and clear their chest of congestion


  • Very effective and non drowsy

    The Little Coughs cough syrup has been very helpful for me and my family. I have even recommended this cough syrup to my friends and work mates. This works perfectly on coughs, dry coughs and itchy throats. It is non drowsy and tastes good.. not like other cough syrups.. highly recommended for all the mums and families. Go for it mums!
    I would recommend Little Coughs Raspberry to other mums
    Little Coughs Raspberry is a great quality product
    I would use Little Coughs Raspberry on my child again
    My child liked the flavour of the new Little Coughs Raspberry
    Little Coughs Raspberry helped relieve my child’s chesty cough and clear their chest of congestion


  • Relieves little coughs

    I really like this cough syrup for my little ones.My daughters love the taste and say it tastes like lollies.This syrup has really helped my girls coughs.It eases the amount of coughing and takes effect quickly.It also breaks down phlegm making the cough easier to get out,if that makes sense.I would definitely recommend this syrup to any parents.
    I would recommend Little Coughs Raspberry to other mums
    Little Coughs Raspberry is a great quality product
    I would use Little Coughs Raspberry on my child again
    My child liked the flavour of the new Little Coughs Raspberry
    Little Coughs Raspberry helped relieve my child’s chesty cough and clear their chest of congestion


  • Very effective

    This is my day 3 review of using the Little Coughs cough syrup raspberry flavour. I have now taken 7 doses in the last 3 days. I think I will be taking one more dose today and I should be absolutely ok. This cough syrup relieved me of the itch and pain in my throat and kept the dryness at bay. Very effective and I have been recommending the cough syrup to my friends and family. Love it. Best thing ever.
    I would recommend Little Coughs Raspberry to other mums
    Little Coughs Raspberry is a great quality product
    I would use Little Coughs Raspberry on my child again
    My child liked the flavour of the new Little Coughs Raspberry
    Little Coughs Raspberry helped relieve my child’s chesty cough and clear their chest of congestion


  • Such a relief

    It's been 5 doses of Little Coughs cough syrup that I have been taking in the last 2 days. It trickles down like honey and gives a very soothing effect. Because it's summer and it gets very hot, I have taken care to store it below 25 degrees as it states on the packaging. It is very effective and I have not faced any laxative issue till now. Highly recommend for kids and grown ups.
    I would recommend Little Coughs Raspberry to other mums
    Little Coughs Raspberry is a great quality product
    I would use Little Coughs Raspberry on my child again
    My child liked the flavour of the new Little Coughs Raspberry
    Little Coughs Raspberry helped relieve my child’s chesty cough and clear their chest of congestion


  • Perfect cure

    The Little Coughs cough syrup raspberry flavour has suited me so well. This is now our 3rd bottle. I have got sore throat and nasal congestion at the moment and I have now started using this Little Coughs cough syrup. It has a very soothing effect just like honey trickling down the throat. I'm sure I will get better in 2 days. Stay tuned for a full review. Highly recommend based on quality and price.
    I would recommend Little Coughs Raspberry to other mums
    Little Coughs Raspberry is a great quality product
    I would use Little Coughs Raspberry on my child again
    My child liked the flavour of the new Little Coughs Raspberry
    Little Coughs Raspberry helped relieve my child’s chesty cough and clear their chest of congestion


  • Little Coughs Medicine

    Although we received our 'Little Coughs' product almost 2 months ago I was quite glad not to have the need to use it until now. Brisbane weather has been abit all over the place and my son and I both came down with cold and flu symptoms which included gaining a chesty cough. I do recommend seeing a health professional or GP before giving it to your child. I was advised to give my son paracetamol until his other symptoms passed and then give him the 'Little Coughs' medicine for his and my existing coughs. He has taken it well and has been less irritated with his coughing.
    I would recommend Little Coughs Raspberry to other mums
    Little Coughs Raspberry is a great quality product
    I would use Little Coughs Raspberry on my child again
    My child liked the flavour of the new Little Coughs Raspberry
    Little Coughs Raspberry helped relieve my child’s chesty cough and clear their chest of congestion


  • My son liked the taste

    Apologies for the late review as we have been lucky not to have any sick kids in the house! My son has had a chesty cough of late and this product has done well to ease it, in my son's words it has cut the cough and makes it easier to cough and doesn't hurt as much. A bonus is that he actually likes the taste and asked for more the next day. I liked that it seemed like a more natural product than other brands yet still effective. We will be buying this again when we run out.
    I would recommend Little Coughs Raspberry to other mums
    Little Coughs Raspberry is a great quality product
    I would use Little Coughs Raspberry on my child again
    My child liked the flavour of the new Little Coughs Raspberry
    Little Coughs Raspberry helped relieve my child’s chesty cough and clear their chest of congestion

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

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

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

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

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

Why your gut feeling matters more than you realise

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

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

Leticia Jackson, Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager, Canterbury Hospital

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

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

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

Worried about speaking up? You’re not alone

A lot of parents hesitate about advocating for their child.

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

Leticia gets it.

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

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

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

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

Remember, we know our children better than anyone.

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

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

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

Here’s how it works:

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

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

What should you actually look out for?

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

Things like:

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

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

That’s enough.

“You are helping us, not bothering us”

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

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

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

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

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

And if you’re still worried about being judged?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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