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Philips PerfectCare Aqua
Average Ratings (from 133 ratings)
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Easy to Use
Makes my ironing faster
Delivers high quality results
Would recommend to others
Philips PerfectCare Aqua :
4.79 out of 5 based on 133 reviews.
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Introducing the Philips PerfectCare Aqua …

The latest in the Philips range of revolutionary steam generators, the Philips PerfectCare Aqua delivers professional results, faster.

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Maintaining the perfect combination of temperature and steam thanks to OptimalTemp technology, the Philips PerfectCare Aqua allows users to iron any ironable garments without having to adjust any settings, making the ironing experience quicker and easier than ever before.

The Philips PerfectCare Aqua’s new SteamGlide soleplate helps the PerfectCare Aqua glide across fabrics, while a continuous volume of steam up to 120g/min and a 220g Steam Boost ensures fast and consistent ironing.

The PerfectCare also features a handy lock system that makes it simple to secure and carry and a 2.2 litre fully visible water tank for extended ironing without the need to refill.

Tested and approved by independent textile experts, the Phiips PerfectCare Aqua delivers fast results without risk of burn or shine of garments for a high quality, easy ironing experience.

The Philips PerfectCare Aqua is available from Myer, David Jones, Harvey Norman, The Good Guys and Bing Lee. Recommended Retail Price $399.95.

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Want to be part of the Philips PerfectCare Aqua review team?

In the Philips PerfectCare Aqua product review, mums selected will receive a Philips PerfectCare Aqua worth $399.95.  We’ll be asking mums to use their Philips PerfectCare Aqua in place of their current iron and then post a minimum of 4 reviews and ratings on this page.

To apply for the Philips PerfectCare Aqua product review, visit the Philips PerfectCare Aqua KEEP CALM & IRON ON page and tell us what you do to keep calm while you’re getting through your mountains of ironing.  Whether it’s watching TV, listening to some tunes, chatting to a friend or ironing alfresco – we want to know.

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Published 24th June 2013

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  • What a time saver!

    Who over came up with this idea is a genius!

    My wrist doesn't get sore from tilting the iron to stand now, as with this iron you can just lay it flat the entire time. It saves so much time not having to refill the water all the time. Now I fill it once and it lasts through my whole ironing pile. Best of all I never have to worry about burning holes in clothes as it automatically adjusts the temperature for perfect iron on any fabric and I can go straight from satin to denim with no adjusting.
    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • Works like a dream!

    I use this for my professional ironing business and have been able to now increase my customer numbers but decrease my workload. The best thing is that I no longer get a sore wrist as you don't need to stand this iron up, you just leave it flat on the ironing board. Also you can go straight from silk to denim and there's never any heat or fabric settings to change. Finally, an iron that thinks like a woman! I'd recommend it to anyone, I just wish I'd got mine sooner!
    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • Does a great job

    I tried a friends one of these. While I wouldn't go out and send this sort of money on a iron (and I'm comparing it to a 20 year old, hand me down, never been maintained iron) but ot really was significantly better then anything I've ever used in the past.

    Granted I don't iron a lot, I definitely liked the feel, weight, functionality of this iron. It worked fast and really well and holds a decent amount of water so you don't have to fill it often. The not having to change settings and continuous steam ideas made it really easy and quick to use.

    If you're a keen or frequent ironer I would definitely recommend this iron!
    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • I want one!

    My mum has brought one of these, she so in to her ironing. I really hate ironing, but it has to be done as my husband has a lot of shirts, anyway I decided to test out my mums and I loved it straight away, so much easier to iron. I am going to get one as soon as possible.
    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • Demonstration was awesome

    I was in a shopping centre the other day & there wash lady demonstrating this exact iron. I mentioned I had seen this & it looks wonderful, well she showed me how it works & I must say I was more than impressed. Seeing as I don't mind ironing, not one bit at all in fact I find it therapeutic (something terribly wrong with me but I don't mind housework either), I would so love this. I went to iron my black garments yesterday but gave up as my iron leaves horrid marks so this would be perfect timing. Oh how this would make my life that bit easier & I'd even name her Phillipa, she would be a most welcome addition to our family & she'd be very well cared for :). How my clothes would love Phillipa too & as I work in an office my clothes need ironing.
    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • Inspired with other moms reviews

    I haven't selected to review this Philips Pefectcare aqua but after reading the reviews of fellow moms I can imagine how awesome is it. I've seen the ironing result & now decoded to buy one for me.because with my current iron it's hard to iron the fancy dresses which comes with some pearl & stone on it,& for those I thnk perfect care aqua would be great.so now I'll buy one for me or if before that another available for review then I'll go for it.
    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • One month later and still loving the Philips PerfectCare Aqua!

    After using the Aqua for a month now, I can honestly say I have ironed more in the past few weeks than I had in the last few months. I find myself ironing everything now rather than just the 'good clothes' , school uniforms and work clothes. It is so easy with such a great finish, and really is no chore.

    I can imagine those who iron for a living would find the Philips PerfectCare Aqua brilliant, and it would make their workload much easier. I don't think I could ever do that myself, but with 5 of us we always have a pile (affectionately know as Mt Washmore ), that is now a lot less daunting to tackle.

    The finished result is professional with minimum effort. What's not to 'like' about that?
    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • It was love at first.... iron!!

    From the very first item I could get my hands on, I was in love with my iron. It was a pair of thick, heavy shorts.... you know the kind... the ones with pockets in all different directions with heaps of extra fabric in the pockets. I normally struggle for quite some time getting these shorts to look decent. Well, I got my iron ready to go, and these were first off the pile... not long after, these were in my completed pile. I started to iron the next item without thinking too much. Then I realised what I'd done. They were finished so quickly, I must have only done half... missed a leg??.... missed a side?? So I picked them up to have a look. Perfectly ironed shorts - without the struggle. I'm in love... with my Philips PerfectCare Aqua!!
    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • My Aqua

    So I have sent a few more reviews through to two more sites. Domayne online and appliances4youcom.au. I have reviewed on loads of sites now and hope that people find my review helpful when choosing the Aqua!

    I have to say that this iron is no passing fad. It is a keeper. At the moment it lives on the dinning table. It doesn't have a permanent home yet but I am quite content to leave My Aqua right where it is for the moment. That way I can just turn it on when needed and I can drag the rickety old board into the lounge and watch a movie while ironing away. Suits me for the moment! I am still surprised that I am actually ironing all the time now. But I do enjoy using My Aqua so I don't mind ironing now. I enjoy it so much because I am actually seeing results!

    This is an incredible iron! Every iron I have ever owned has been rubbish, they leaked, burned, stuck or just wouldn't iron. This has all changed now that I have My Aqua!

    It is so powerful yet so gentle. I can iron anything (and everything)! From the toughest fabrics to the most delicate. This iron takes care of them all!

    I don't need to worry about setting the temperature because this smart little iron does it for me. After all ironing isn't rocket science so I should need a degree just to figure out the best setting.

    And I can iron jeans, then silk, then cotton in any order without having to pre sort.

    It is beautifully designed and so easy to use. It make ironing easier than ever before whilst still delivering professional results!

    So far I haven't come across any negatives, and I am pretty sure that there is none.

    I hated ironing and never thought there would be an iron that would impress me, but I was wrong. I am impressed. It has changed my mind about ironing. It is no longer frustrating, it is a dream with My Aqua.

    Overall there is nothing a can fault with this iron. It is easy to use, a joy to use! It gets the job done so quickly. It's not too noisy. It doesn't leave the clothes wet. It refreshes clothes. Cuts ironing time. There's no fiddling with dials. It give professional results!

    I love My Aqua!
    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • Great Product

    I have been using the Philips Perfectcare Aqua for some time, and have some thoughts:

    Firstly, the iron is a pleasure to use, the designers seem to have thought of everything, from the smooth glide soleplate to fast heat up time, this one beats any other iron I have tried.

    Secondly, the iron offers a trigger action or continuous steam option, which is a big bonus in my book as it means I can power through and get my work done in a fraction of the time.

    Thirdly, the standout feature is the self adjusting feature that means you can go from cottons to silks with no need for changes.

    If I were to suggest an improvement, which is a hard task, it would be to highlight the water markers on the base to make them easier to read.

    Overall, this is a stand out product in terms of quality, practicality and usability. I would recommend this iron over both standard or other steam generating irons.
    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • Lie it

    Lke it
    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • Time saving appliance that every home should have

    ironing is a chore in most homes and we all seem to hate it, it is expensive to have some one else do it, and everything that we wear does look better when it is ironed, I have a Phillips Perfect care Aqua and it is a life saver, I believe that is cuts my ironing time in at least half, and the quality of the ironing is so much better, I find that I can do a weeks worth of ironing in about an hour, and I iron everything including all my kids tshirts, in fact one of my teenage boys once said that once you have ironed t shirts you never go back, mind you I have never managed to get him to the ironing board yet, these irons are more expensive than the standard iron but worth every cent to not have the never ending ironing basket.
    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • Great time saver

    A friend bought one and was so impressed that she insisted I borrow hers for a trial - I think my semi-crushed clothes were her motivation! I've never enjoyed ironing especially the constant need to refill the water when steam ironing so this iron gets top marks for the size of the tank. The results were great and I'll be the first to admit that I will never love ironing but IF I have to do it then the Philips Perfectcare Aqua will be my 'go to' device.
    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • What a time saver!

    Who over came up with this idea is a genius!

    My wrist doesn't get sore from tilting the iron to stand now, as with this iron you can just lay it flat the entire time. It saves so much time not having to refill the water all the time. Now I fill it once and it lasts through my whole ironing pile. Best of all I never have to worry about burning holes in clothes as it automatically adjusts the temperature for perfect iron on any fabric and I can go straight from satin to denim with no adjusting.
    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • Works like a dream!

    I use this for my professional ironing business and have been able to now increase my customer numbers but decrease my workload. The best thing is that I no longer get a sore wrist as you don't need to stand this iron up, you just leave it flat on the ironing board. Also you can go straight from silk to denim and there's never any heat or fabric settings to change. Finally, an iron that thinks like a woman! I'd recommend it to anyone, I just wish I'd got mine sooner!
    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • Makes life easy

    Never thought I would ever enjoy doing the ironing, it slide and glide rhrought the clothes do easy I would never ever go back to a $30 iron it is well wroth the money. If u have the money buy one
    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • Proffesional results with minimal effort

    This iron takes out all the guess work out of ironing, you could be an amateur, but get a proffesional result with ease.

    Instead of using straight heat which could cause burns or shine on your clothes and having to adjust temperatures for different fabrics, the fact that the iron runs on steam means that you don't have to worry about any of that.

    The water tank is huge and allows you to use a large amount of steam at a time for great results without having to worry about refilling the tank.

    Switching from a normal iron to this steam iron only took a couple of minutes to get used to and I'm sure it's going to make my life a lot easier.
    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • pure bliss

    AH MAY ZING! This is an appliance that should be in every home,

    very very good and useful, could use if safely on so many items,

    and can not imagine life without one, even my husband has started using it!,

    that says enough for itself, absolutely love this product ,
    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • Totally worth every last cent

    This iron is by far the best iron I have ever used in my life. No guessing about the right temperatures, or settings, no worrying about having an iron that is always leaking water all over my clean clothes. This iron takes out all the guesswork and leave you with beautiful, crisply ironed clothes.
    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • the latest and greatest

    every mum should have one of these at home works like a treat better than every other ironing product ive owned
    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • Takes the guesswork out of a dreaded chore

    I'm not a person who irons, in fact I will go far out of my way to avoid this chore however a recent career change for my husband meant I had to face this fear and step up to the board! I was daunted at first when I went to purchase an iron which is why I chose the Perfectcare Aqua. It manages to tackle a multitude of fabric with ease and produce a pretty good result without too much technique know how, I will admit I am getting better but its great to know like an automatic car you just have to put your foot down and away you go!
    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • AH MAY ZING!

    AH MAY ZING! This is an appliance that should be in every home,

    very very good and useful, could use if safely on so many items,

    and can not imagine life without one, even my husband has started using it!,

    that says enough for itself, absolutely love this product ,
    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others
  • i really really reall abostley really loved this iron i am horrible and i mean horrbile at ironing but with this iron i get the job done its quick and easy and a joy to iron now and i now dont burn the clothes and it leaves them looking very very very very nice and perfect for those dreded job i9nterveiws
    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • easy, timesaving, brilliant

    Well....not sure if anyone can love ironing, but sure takes hard work out of it. I sometimes get in an ironing lady to free up my time. She loves it so much (dances & sings whilst ironing) she's getting one for herself. BRILLIANT - Well done Philips!!!! I've recommended this iron to family and friends!!!
    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • Philips PerfectCare Aqua

    101%

    Whilst I didn’t get to review this’d reticular I would sooooooo love too. I don’t mind ironing at all, never have, have always found it very relaxing & therapeutic a bit like cooking & housework. I know this sounds rather strange but I find mundane chores five me a feeling of being productive. I need to keep busy so working during the day achieves this & I’d love to be busy with this wonderful iron. I actually think household appliances are a great product review. I even used to iron for cash back in the day when money was scarce, I will love this iron so much & appreciate it every minute of every day. I think I’d even polish it from time to time & his name would be Phillip lol
    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • Phillips is perfect

    I am starting to drive my man crazy hoping I can review or win this. I LOVE ironing, I find it very relaxing & therapeutic maybe because I have OCD but I iron garments very well, could iron all day, every day, I really REALLY could. I used to iron other ladies clothes for money when I was,a stay at home mum working part time during day, ironing at night with BeeGees playing in the background. My iron leaves tacky marks on garments, I work in a corporate office & dry cleaning is soooooo expensive. I leave home @ 7am, get home @ 7pm, loooong day. We have 3 adult children who turn up with their laundry & want ironing done. I will charge my adult children $10 per hour for their ironing,maybe $15 as they have jobs & one earns more than me, go meeeeee. I would so love to review or win the iron. Call me the iron ironing queen lol :)
    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • Great Product

    My sister in law has one of these and i tried it out one day it is the fastest and most easiest product to use, i feel like my clothes where perfectly ironed. my sister in law loves it so much she would never trade it for anything. i am looking at getting one soon.
    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • Does a great job

    I tried a friends one of these. While I wouldn't go out and send this sort of money on a iron (and I'm comparing it to a 20 year old, hand me down, never been maintained iron) but ot really was significantly better then anything I've ever used in the past.

    Granted I don't iron a lot, I definitely liked the feel, weight, functionality of this iron. It worked fast and really well and holds a decent amount of water so you don't have to fill it often. The not having to change settings and continuous steam ideas made it really easy and quick to use.

    If you're a keen or frequent ironer I would definitely recommend this iron!
    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • I want one!

    My mum has brought one of these, she so in to her ironing. I really hate ironing, but it has to be done as my husband has a lot of shirts, anyway I decided to test out my mums and I loved it straight away, so much easier to iron. I am going to get one as soon as possible.
    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others

  • Demonstration was awesome

    I was in a shopping centre the other day & there wash lady demonstrating this exact iron. I mentioned I had seen this & it looks wonderful, well she showed me how it works & I must say I was more than impressed. Seeing as I don't mind ironing, not one bit at all in fact I find it therapeutic (something terribly wrong with me but I don't mind housework either), I would so love this. I went to iron my black garments yesterday but gave up as my iron leaves horrid marks so this would be perfect timing. Oh how this would make my life that bit easier & I'd even name her Phillipa, she would be a most welcome addition to our family & she'd be very well cared for :). How my clothes would love Phillipa too & as I work in an office my clothes need ironing.
    Easy to Use
    Makes my ironing faster
    Delivers high quality results
    Would recommend to others
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Article ‘Trust Your Intuition’: How To Advocate For Your Child In Hospital

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

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

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

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

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

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

Why your gut feeling matters more than you realise

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

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

Leticia Jackson, Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager, Canterbury Hospital

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

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

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

Worried about speaking up? You’re not alone

A lot of parents hesitate about advocating for their child.

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

Leticia gets it.

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

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

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

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

Remember, we know our children better than anyone.

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

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

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

Here’s how it works:

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

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

What should you actually look out for?

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

Things like:

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

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

That’s enough.

“You are helping us, not bothering us”

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

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

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

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

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

And if you’re still worried about being judged?

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

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

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

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  • 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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