As busy mums, we are always looking for ways to serve fresh and delicious meals that are quick and easy to prepare.
Which is why we are thrilled to announce the Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker product review.
With the Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker (RRP $339.00),making fresh and flavourful pasta and noodles has never been easier.
A fully automated solution, the Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker will help you create 500 grams of homemade pasta in just 15 minutes.
Key features and benefits of the Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker…
A fully automatic/hassle-free solution
Quick, simple fresh pasta and noodles in minutes as the machine automatically mixes, kneads and extrudes for you.
Unique shaping discs
With the machine, there are 4 default discs for Spaghetti, Penne, Fettucini and Lasagne.
Just how you like it
Add in various ingredients such as spinach, carrot or beet juice to personalise the type and flavour of your pasta.
Easy to clean
Includes a specifically designed cleaning tool that matches the shaping discs for simple one-push cleaning.
Smart storage space
At the bottom of the machine there is a storage drawer where you can keep all the shaping discs and cleaning tools together, within easy reach.
FREE inspirational recipe book
Great recipe ideas as well as hints and tips to get the most out of your Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker.
To find out more about the Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker, click here.
See the Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker in action…
Nikki from The MoM Team wraps up the Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker product review …
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker product review …
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I love our pasta maker and so do the family and the extended family. I have to say that it has made entertaining a breeze as everyone can socialise and chat while the pasta is being made for lunch and dinner. Entertaining is actually pretty cheap too and definitely cheaper than an Italian restaurant.
Would you recommend the Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker to others?
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is quicker than expected to use
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker brings back the joy of cooking
I would hands down recommend the Philips Pasta and Noodle Maker to others!!! So I really enjoy fresh pasta but with 3 little munchkins in toe now I don't really have the time to make it.. the old fashion way. A few of my friends have "other" pasta making machines and I have asked them to show me how there's work. Of course I had to have a taste test as well. HANDS DOWN the Philips machine is quicker, easier to operate and the taste of the pasta far out accomplishes the "others". I have even convinced one of my friends to get rid of their machine and buy the Philips brand!
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is quicker than expected to use.. oh yes it is! So I did a time test..
- 2 minutes to get out machine, all ingredients, plug in and place ingredients into the machine
- 15 minutes for all pasta to be made, cut and drying on a pasta rack
- 12 minutes to wash and set to air dry
- I min and 30 sec to pack up and put away (after drying but who stands there and watches it dry right... )
TOTAL - 30.5 minutes
Those of you who have ever made fresh pasta know that you would barely be done needing the dough let alone be cleaned up and packed away!
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is suitable for lots of recipes.. Of course, I was even able to cater for family members with food allergies.. when I told them we were having fresh pasta they gave me the look of "Ok and what am I getting to eat". The response from family was "Where did you buy it and exactly what is in it". I was able to show them the recipe, and even prepared it right in front of them. What can I say it was a dinner the whole family was involved in!
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker brings back the joy of cooking at a whole new level!!! All the family is involved and for our 10 year wedding anniversary my darling husband even pulled out machine and made dinner with the kids all by themselves.
I love the fact the whole family is involved and we are improving our quality of eating by being able to hide lots of veggies from the kids and even making some fabulous pasta salads to have as a side dish.
I honestly swear by the Philips Pasta and Noodle maker, I was so sceptical that it was going to be hard, too time consuming and really just a pain to have in our kitchen. It has become one of the family bringing us all together at meal time, thank you from a very happy mummy and her family!
Would you recommend the Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker to others?
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is quicker than expected to use
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker brings back the joy of cooking
Well it has happened.... I managed to make a least 2 pasta dishes a week using my Phillips Pasta and Noodle maker.
It is so easy and so much fun for the kids to get involved. The kids take turns in measuring everything out and Master 5 has even mastered cracking eggs! Now if little Miss 2 and Master 1 could crack eggs without getting shells into it, I would be onto a real winner!
This miracle maker machine not only churns out pasta at lightening speed but is easy to clean up afterwards. Just as an added bonus it all packs away compactly and conveniently...
I am very happy to say that I finally after many years look forward to getting in the kitchen with new little friend the Phillips Pasta and Noodle maker!
Would you recommend the Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker to others?
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is quicker than expected to use
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker brings back the joy of cooking
We had a surprise visit at our house last night from another family - that meant 11 mouths to feed! While I would normally be uninspired, and horrified by this situation, I had a lightbulb moment, and decided to make fresh pasta for all of us. A quick sauce using passata, garlic and fresh basil from the garden, and we had a wonderful evening. Thanks Phillips and MoM for the opportunity to give this fantastic pasta maker a 'whirl'!
Would you recommend the Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker to others?
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is quicker than expected to use
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker brings back the joy of cooking
MIGHTY MEATBALLS AND PASTA MADE IN THE PHILIPS PASTA AND NOODLE MAKER
I was needing a quick mid week recipe for my boys. Having the Philips Pasta and Noodle Maker on hand the problem was solved. As I got onto making the tomato sauce and meatballs, my 2 sons aged 8 and 10 got onto making the pasta. The machine is so easy to use, they love it.
The beauty of this pasta is that all components can be frozen. Extra meat balls and tomato sauce and be frozen for another meal.
I did find the pasta a little firm to the bite, so I recommend cooking it a little longer.
Would you recommend the Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker to others?
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is quicker than expected to use
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker brings back the joy of cooking
Tonight I decided to use my Philips Pasta Maker to make a Béchamel Lasagne. I used the wide disc to make the sheets. From previous experience, after the pasta was made, I precooked the sheets for about 10 minutes in boiling water before putting the lasagna together and cooking it in the oven.
Pasta from the Philips machine I have found to be a little firm to eat. I have made cannelloni before and the family commented that the pasta was a bit thick and firm after cooking. Today I found that by pre boiling the sheets of pasta the lasagna turned out fantastic. I will definitely do this again in the future.
Would you recommend the Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker to others?
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is quicker than expected to use
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker brings back the joy of cooking
Whole dish made in less than 1/2 hour, from making pasta to serving it for dinner. Easy to clean and I use a kebab stick to clean out the little bits of pasta.
Would you recommend the Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker to others?
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is quicker than expected to use
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker brings back the joy of cooking
I was so surprised when I open this machine to find not only does it do penne style and spaghetti/noodles but it also does sheets of pasta. So I used an old favourite recipe of ravioli and replace the usual wonton sheets with this freshly made pasta. The extrusion process meant that I could cut the sheets to the exact size I wanted as they came out and I could start filled them straight away.
They were so fresh and tasty and we can't wait to make more and try the sheets for lasagne.
Would you recommend the Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker to others?
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is quicker than expected to use
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker brings back the joy of cooking
That really exciting moment... when the pasta starts being extruded!!!
Tonight was a quick, basic pasta night. We made a basic durum spaghetti, which is such a quick and easy process. While the pasta was mixing in the chamber, I quickly made a basil pesto. Including cooking time, a completely homemade, packet-free meal was made in about 20 minutes. A winner with hubby, Miss 8, Mr 10, and being so quick and easy - Mummy!!
Would you recommend the Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker to others?
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is quicker than expected to use
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker brings back the joy of cooking
I have been making my own pasta for a while, using the old hand turn machine. It always took me a long time to finish, and this then made me lazy, despite home made pasta being so much better and tastier. I then invested in the Phillips Pasta & Noodle Maker, and oh boy, what a difference it has made to my life. I no longer have to do the dough the same, or use my hands to turn the wheel 5 or 6 times per sheet. It is amazing. My kids say it even makes "real spaghetti", and now just thin linquine as in the hand held machines. Highly recommended!!
Would you recommend the Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker to others?
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is quicker than expected to use
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker brings back the joy of cooking
I love my Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker. My family loves it. Fresh pasta and noodles is easily and quickly made with this appliance. Put the flour, egg and water in the appliance and it shoots out the pasta. How easy is that. Being fresh, the pasta cooks much quicker than the dried pasta. The appliance is also very easy to clean. I leave it for a few hours and then it is a matter of picking off the dried pasta dough from the attachments. Very useful for us as we eat a lot of pasta and noodles.
Would you recommend the Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker to others?
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is quicker than expected to use
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker brings back the joy of cooking
Recently purchased the Philips Pasta and Noodle Maker and WOW one of my best kitchen gadgets. It is so easy to use and saves you money too. Just make sure your pasta sauce and water to cook your pasta is ready to go, then follow exactly the instructions in the easy to understand instruction book and within minutes of turning your machine on pasta is extruding from the head of the machine . Next put it into your boiling water and it's cooked in minutes. Even my husband watches in amazement .
Would you recommend the Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker to others?
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is quicker than expected to use
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker brings back the joy of cooking
I was not a lucky person to get picked but after reading everything about this wonderful machine I just had to have it ... best thing I ever bought the family just love all the different recipes made from totally fresh ingreiants
Would you recommend the Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker to others?
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is quicker than expected to use
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker brings back the joy of cooking
Oh yeah, this machine is a winner - it takes all the hard work out of making pasta and noodles and has changed my perception of pasta - Brilliant, absolutely brilliant
The added bonus is there are so many recipes on this website using this machine, and the book that comes with it is great too.... I highly recommend it and hope you get as much joy as I do from my Phillips beauty!
Would you recommend the Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker to others?
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is quicker than expected to use
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker brings back the joy of cooking
I only just received my machine as a birthday present so I have only used it once. We made some yummy fettuccine. I was surprised at how quickly the pasta was made. The machine was easy to operate, and whilst the cleaning was a bit more cumbersome than I expected as you pull out all the various parts it was very easy to clean. I also love the draw underneath to store all the parts.
Would you recommend the Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker to others?
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is quicker than expected to use
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker brings back the joy of cooking
It's very quick and easy yo use. Children can do it!
I love my Philips Pasta Maker, it's a very easy to use machine and the kids love using it. I like the flexibility of it - using it to make noodles for Asian dishes too. The one thing I don't like is that the texture of the pasta is not as good as when you use s traditional pasta machine. I think this is due to the short kneading time and single extrusion. I've tried s lot of different recipes but it doesn't change the texture - it lacks that smooth, silken feel of the traditional way. It doesn't really matter once the pasta is cooked, but it is certainly something to be aware of, especially given it is an expensive machine. I still think it was worth every (on sale) penny.
Would you recommend the Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker to others?
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is quicker than expected to use
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker brings back the joy of cooking
I love our pasta maker and so do the family and the extended family. I have to say that it has made entertaining a breeze as everyone can socialise and chat while the pasta is being made for lunch and dinner. Entertaining is actually pretty cheap too and definitely cheaper than an Italian restaurant.
Would you recommend the Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker to others?
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is quicker than expected to use
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker brings back the joy of cooking
my kids and i love pasta but i don't have a pasta maker which i always thought not necessary.if we can have the pasta in packets why spend so much time in making.but after watching the video and some reviews from mum i'm getting a fan of Philips pasta machine.how quick and easy it is to make pasta at home.
and the best part is i can choose my own flavors and colors.i'm defiantly going to purchase this,
Would you recommend the Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker to others?
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is quicker than expected to use
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker brings back the joy of cooking
I was lucky enough to receive additional attachments for the Philips Pasta and Noodle Maker. One of these attachments makes Angel Hair pasta/noodles. I decided to give it a go to serve with bolognaise instead of the usual spaghetti. It turned out really well and I actually enjoyed it as a change from spaghetti as it was a bit lighter. It seems to go a bit further too as it's much thinner than the other varieties. It only takes about 4 minutes to cook too, so it's a bit of a winner all round! A friend makes egg noodles - angel hair noodles cut in about 2cm lengths. She says they go really nicely in a chicken broth, so I'm going to try this next. I think you use egg only and no water. I'll post the results.
Would you recommend the Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker to others?
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is quicker than expected to use
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker brings back the joy of cooking
its fully automatic, it mixes, kneads and pumps it out all by itself. There a 4 different discs to give different shaped pasta. You can add your own ingredients to make beetroot pasta, carrot pasta etc. It's so easy to clean, even the man of the house can do it. And storage is a breeze, it all sits in its own little storage case. And it comes with its own little recipe book, to help get you excited about cooking pasta. I love it, I'm sure you will too
Would you recommend the Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker to others?
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is quicker than expected to use
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker brings back the joy of cooking
Tonight I made parsley thick flat pasta. I was lucky enough to get some additional fittings for the Philips Pasta and Noodle Maker, and gave the thick flat noddle attachment a go. I recently saw some gourmet pasta being sold at a local farmers market, and one of the flavors was parsley. I thought "I could make that"! I simply added 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley to the usual recipe, and it turned out brilliantly! It had a distinct parsley flavour and added a great freshness to the pasta. I just love that this machine allows you to be so creative!
Would you recommend the Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker to others?
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is quicker than expected to use
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker brings back the joy of cooking
I would hands down recommend the Philips Pasta and Noodle Maker to others!!! So I really enjoy fresh pasta but with 3 little munchkins in toe now I don't really have the time to make it.. the old fashion way. A few of my friends have "other" pasta making machines and I have asked them to show me how there's work. Of course I had to have a taste test as well. HANDS DOWN the Philips machine is quicker, easier to operate and the taste of the pasta far out accomplishes the "others". I have even convinced one of my friends to get rid of their machine and buy the Philips brand!
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is quicker than expected to use.. oh yes it is! So I did a time test..
- 2 minutes to get out machine, all ingredients, plug in and place ingredients into the machine
- 15 minutes for all pasta to be made, cut and drying on a pasta rack
- 12 minutes to wash and set to air dry
- I min and 30 sec to pack up and put away (after drying but who stands there and watches it dry right... )
TOTAL - 30.5 minutes
Those of you who have ever made fresh pasta know that you would barely be done needing the dough let alone be cleaned up and packed away!
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is suitable for lots of recipes.. Of course, I was even able to cater for family members with food allergies.. when I told them we were having fresh pasta they gave me the look of "Ok and what am I getting to eat". The response from family was "Where did you buy it and exactly what is in it". I was able to show them the recipe, and even prepared it right in front of them. What can I say it was a dinner the whole family was involved in!
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker brings back the joy of cooking at a whole new level!!! All the family is involved and for our 10 year wedding anniversary my darling husband even pulled out machine and made dinner with the kids all by themselves.
I love the fact the whole family is involved and we are improving our quality of eating by being able to hide lots of veggies from the kids and even making some fabulous pasta salads to have as a side dish.
I honestly swear by the Philips Pasta and Noodle maker, I was so sceptical that it was going to be hard, too time consuming and really just a pain to have in our kitchen. It has become one of the family bringing us all together at meal time, thank you from a very happy mummy and her family!
Would you recommend the Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker to others?
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is quicker than expected to use
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker brings back the joy of cooking
Well it has happened.... I managed to make a least 2 pasta dishes a week using my Phillips Pasta and Noodle maker.
It is so easy and so much fun for the kids to get involved. The kids take turns in measuring everything out and Master 5 has even mastered cracking eggs! Now if little Miss 2 and Master 1 could crack eggs without getting shells into it, I would be onto a real winner!
This miracle maker machine not only churns out pasta at lightening speed but is easy to clean up afterwards. Just as an added bonus it all packs away compactly and conveniently...
I am very happy to say that I finally after many years look forward to getting in the kitchen with new little friend the Phillips Pasta and Noodle maker!
Would you recommend the Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker to others?
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is quicker than expected to use
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker brings back the joy of cooking
We get a lot of enjoyment out of using our Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker in our household. We enjoy making a variety of pasta's and even shared a video of our machine in action with our friends via social media. It is fun and allows us to be creative at dinner time, we've made spaghetti, linguine, lasagna and penne. Next we are going to try ravioli using lasagna sheets layered and rolelr cut. Very pleased with this product
Would you recommend the Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker to others?
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is quicker than expected to use
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker brings back the joy of cooking
I am so pleased with my Philips Pasta & Noodle maker, I have made lasagna, spaghetti, fettucine and penne so far. My favourite pasta is lasagna & this machine makes the perfect lasagna sheets, they come out so fast and taste beautiful and fresh. I added one egg to the water to make fresh egg lasagna sheets and I loved how they turned out as did the family. The machine is so easy to pull apart and clean and put back together and the storage compartment keeps things looking tidy in my cupboard.
Would you recommend the Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker to others?
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is quicker than expected to use
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker brings back the joy of cooking
We had a surprise visit at our house last night from another family - that meant 11 mouths to feed! While I would normally be uninspired, and horrified by this situation, I had a lightbulb moment, and decided to make fresh pasta for all of us. A quick sauce using passata, garlic and fresh basil from the garden, and we had a wonderful evening. Thanks Phillips and MoM for the opportunity to give this fantastic pasta maker a 'whirl'!
Would you recommend the Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker to others?
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is quicker than expected to use
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker brings back the joy of cooking
MIGHTY MEATBALLS AND PASTA MADE IN THE PHILIPS PASTA AND NOODLE MAKER
I was needing a quick mid week recipe for my boys. Having the Philips Pasta and Noodle Maker on hand the problem was solved. As I got onto making the tomato sauce and meatballs, my 2 sons aged 8 and 10 got onto making the pasta. The machine is so easy to use, they love it.
The beauty of this pasta is that all components can be frozen. Extra meat balls and tomato sauce and be frozen for another meal.
I did find the pasta a little firm to the bite, so I recommend cooking it a little longer.
Would you recommend the Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker to others?
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is quicker than expected to use
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker brings back the joy of cooking
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‘Trust Your Intuition’: How To Advocate For Your Child In Hospital
Mother’s instinct is a funny thing. At home, we trust it without question. But put us in a hospital setting with an unwell child, surrounded by doctors, nurses and monitors, and suddenly we start doubting ourselves.
What if I’m overreacting? What if I’ve got it wrong?
So we stay quiet, even when we know something just isn’t right with our child. I’ve been there myself – when my usually ‘tough’ son was doubled over with stomach pain. I was told in the emergency department that it probably wasn’t his appendix. But I knew he wouldn’t have begged me to take him to hospital unless it was serious. Because I know him better than anyone. Turns out, it was appendicitis.
It’s a really common place for parents to land. You’re grateful for the care your child is getting, but at the same time, you feel this huge responsibility to speak up if something doesn’t feel right.
Here’s the thing though: that instinct you’re feeling? It matters more than you might think.
Why your gut feeling matters more than you realise
According to Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager, Canterbury Hospital, Leticia Jackson, parents bring something to the hospital that no test or machine ever could.
“Parents often say they ‘just know’ when something isn’t quite right with their child, and in a hospital, that gut feeling is incredibly valuable,” she explains.
Leticia Jackson, Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager, Canterbury Hospital
While medical teams rely on observations, tests and equipment, parents know the little details. The way your child usually smiles. How they react when they’re tired. What’s normal for them.
So when something feels “off”, even if everything looks okay on paper, it can actually be an early warning sign.
“When parents trust those instincts and speak up, this creates a powerful partnership that can sometimes catch a problem before it becomes an emergency,” Leticia says.
Worried about speaking up? You’re not alone
A lot of parents hesitate about advocating for their child.
You don’t want to come across as difficult. You don’t want to question the people caring for your child. And sometimes, you just don’t feel confident enough to push the issue.
Leticia gets it.
“It is completely understandable for parents to feel hesitant,” she says. “No one wants to be seen as difficult or to second-guess the hardworking people caring for their child.”
But here’s a helpful way to look at it: you’re not challenging the medical team, you’re helping them.
Parents are the constant. Staff change shifts, care for multiple patients, and rely on snapshots of information. You’re there the whole time, noticing the subtle changes.
“Our medical team doesn’t view a concerned parent as overreactive, but as a partner,” Leticia explains. “Your voice matters.”
Remember, we know our children better than anyone.
What to do if you’re worried: the Raise It process
If you’re in a NSW public hospital or health service and you’re worried about you or your child’s condition getting worse, there is a clear process you can follow called Raise It.
Raise It is designed to help patients, carers and family members get help fast if they’re worried about a change in their loved one’s condition.
Here’s how it works:
Talk: Start by speaking to a nurse, midwife, doctor or health worker about your concerns.
Ask: Still worried? Ask to speak to the nurse or midwife in charge and request a Clinical Review.
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.”
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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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11:58 am
Lke ud
10:28 pm
Perfect for entertaining
10:00 pm
Why I gave 5 STARS!!!
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is quicker than expected to use.. oh yes it is! So I did a time test..
- 2 minutes to get out machine, all ingredients, plug in and place ingredients into the machine
- 15 minutes for all pasta to be made, cut and drying on a pasta rack
- 12 minutes to wash and set to air dry
- I min and 30 sec to pack up and put away (after drying but who stands there and watches it dry right... )
TOTAL - 30.5 minutes
Those of you who have ever made fresh pasta know that you would barely be done needing the dough let alone be cleaned up and packed away!
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is suitable for lots of recipes.. Of course, I was even able to cater for family members with food allergies.. when I told them we were having fresh pasta they gave me the look of "Ok and what am I getting to eat". The response from family was "Where did you buy it and exactly what is in it". I was able to show them the recipe, and even prepared it right in front of them. What can I say it was a dinner the whole family was involved in!
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker brings back the joy of cooking at a whole new level!!! All the family is involved and for our 10 year wedding anniversary my darling husband even pulled out machine and made dinner with the kids all by themselves.
I love the fact the whole family is involved and we are improving our quality of eating by being able to hide lots of veggies from the kids and even making some fabulous pasta salads to have as a side dish.
I honestly swear by the Philips Pasta and Noodle maker, I was so sceptical that it was going to be hard, too time consuming and really just a pain to have in our kitchen. It has become one of the family bringing us all together at meal time, thank you from a very happy mummy and her family!
8:33 pm
Making life easy
It is so easy and so much fun for the kids to get involved. The kids take turns in measuring everything out and Master 5 has even mastered cracking eggs! Now if little Miss 2 and Master 1 could crack eggs without getting shells into it, I would be onto a real winner!
This miracle maker machine not only churns out pasta at lightening speed but is easy to clean up afterwards. Just as an added bonus it all packs away compactly and conveniently...
I am very happy to say that I finally after many years look forward to getting in the kitchen with new little friend the Phillips Pasta and Noodle maker!
4:29 pm
To feed a small army!
12:14 am
MIGHTY MEATBALLS AND PASTA MADE IN THE PHILIPS PASTA AND NOODLE MAKER
The beauty of this pasta is that all components can be frozen. Extra meat balls and tomato sauce and be frozen for another meal.
I did find the pasta a little firm to the bite, so I recommend cooking it a little longer.
9:56 pm
Philips Pasta Maker makes an awesome lasagne!!!
Pasta from the Philips machine I have found to be a little firm to eat. I have made cannelloni before and the family commented that the pasta was a bit thick and firm after cooking. Today I found that by pre boiling the sheets of pasta the lasagna turned out fantastic. I will definitely do this again in the future.
6:19 pm
quick and easy
2:07 pm
All Sorts of Pasta!!
They were so fresh and tasty and we can't wait to make more and try the sheets for lasagne.
12:52 pm
That really exciting moment... when the pasta starts being extruded!!!
12:25 pm
Reduces my time, and healthier for the kids!
1:37 am
Fresh and delicious pasta easily and quickly made
9:52 pm
Love this machine
11:51 am
We Love Our Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker
I no longer buy pasta, as the Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker makes such a tastier, fresher pasta each time, we much prefer to make our own!
The setting up and cleaning can be a little bit involved but, once you know what you are doing, it gets easier and faster each time.
We love eating our fresh, home made pasta! Great work Phillips!
11:58 am
Lke ud
8:53 am
what is better than fresh
6:23 pm
Bliss on the Carb Wagon!!
The added bonus is there are so many recipes on this website using this machine, and the book that comes with it is great too.... I highly recommend it and hope you get as much joy as I do from my Phillips beauty!
10:18 am
I love my pasta machine!
8:13 am
It's very quick and easy yo use. Children can do it!
10:28 pm
Perfect for entertaining
8:13 am
why buy packet pasta
and the best part is i can choose my own flavors and colors.i'm defiantly going to purchase this,
8:07 am
Angel hair pasta
9:33 pm
easy to use, unlimited fresh pasta
9:10 pm
Gourmet parsley pasta
10:00 pm
Why I gave 5 STARS!!!
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is quicker than expected to use.. oh yes it is! So I did a time test..
- 2 minutes to get out machine, all ingredients, plug in and place ingredients into the machine
- 15 minutes for all pasta to be made, cut and drying on a pasta rack
- 12 minutes to wash and set to air dry
- I min and 30 sec to pack up and put away (after drying but who stands there and watches it dry right... )
TOTAL - 30.5 minutes
Those of you who have ever made fresh pasta know that you would barely be done needing the dough let alone be cleaned up and packed away!
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker is suitable for lots of recipes.. Of course, I was even able to cater for family members with food allergies.. when I told them we were having fresh pasta they gave me the look of "Ok and what am I getting to eat". The response from family was "Where did you buy it and exactly what is in it". I was able to show them the recipe, and even prepared it right in front of them. What can I say it was a dinner the whole family was involved in!
The Philips Pasta & Noodle Maker brings back the joy of cooking at a whole new level!!! All the family is involved and for our 10 year wedding anniversary my darling husband even pulled out machine and made dinner with the kids all by themselves.
I love the fact the whole family is involved and we are improving our quality of eating by being able to hide lots of veggies from the kids and even making some fabulous pasta salads to have as a side dish.
I honestly swear by the Philips Pasta and Noodle maker, I was so sceptical that it was going to be hard, too time consuming and really just a pain to have in our kitchen. It has become one of the family bringing us all together at meal time, thank you from a very happy mummy and her family!
8:33 pm
Making life easy
It is so easy and so much fun for the kids to get involved. The kids take turns in measuring everything out and Master 5 has even mastered cracking eggs! Now if little Miss 2 and Master 1 could crack eggs without getting shells into it, I would be onto a real winner!
This miracle maker machine not only churns out pasta at lightening speed but is easy to clean up afterwards. Just as an added bonus it all packs away compactly and conveniently...
I am very happy to say that I finally after many years look forward to getting in the kitchen with new little friend the Phillips Pasta and Noodle maker!
4:12 pm
Fast, Easy & Fun To Use
9:01 am
Easy To use and a breaze to clean
4:29 pm
To feed a small army!
12:14 am
MIGHTY MEATBALLS AND PASTA MADE IN THE PHILIPS PASTA AND NOODLE MAKER
The beauty of this pasta is that all components can be frozen. Extra meat balls and tomato sauce and be frozen for another meal.
I did find the pasta a little firm to the bite, so I recommend cooking it a little longer.
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