Veggie Rings Product Review

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Average Ratings (from 137 ratings)
Overall star Rating
The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great snack for my children’s lunchbox
The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great tasting snack for my children
I like that The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings contain real veggies and only 100% natural ingredients
The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a little bit better for you than other salty snack products
I would recommend The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings to other mums
Veggie Rings :
4.72 out of 5 based on 137 reviews.

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As mums we’re always on the lookout for the best snack for kids; lunchbox snacks that are healthy and delicious for our kids.

Which is why we’re so excited to bring you the The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings Review, where Mums and their kids get to test Veggie Rings at home and then tell us what they think.

In the Veggie Rings Review, we’re asking MoM members to let us know whether Veggie Rings were loved by everyone and whether they would buy Veggie Rings again. We also want to know if Veggie Rings gave them peace of mind knowing their kids are getting a healthy snack option, that they also enjoy!

The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are:
  • 100% natural and gluten free.
  • Made with all natural ingredients including corn, rice, sweet potato, pea and beetroot.
  • Are free from anything artificial and still maintain great flavour and taste.

Veggie Rings Product Review

Veggie Rings are available in two delicious flavours Cheese and Big Red Tomato and come in a 125g Box (both Cheese and Big Red Tomato) or a share pack of 5 individual packs (Cheese only).

From bedtime, to brushing teeth, to snack choices, parenting is a battle of wills. Now you can give your kids a treat that they’ll enjoy, that is also a bit better for them than other salty snacks. Pop them in your kids lunchbox, or throw a packet in your handbag if you’re heading out, with great tasting flavours they’re sure to be a snack your kids will enjoy.

Where to buy Veggie Rings

You can purchase the Veggie Rings Sharing Boxes from Woolworths and the Multipacks from Coles.

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Published 26th March 2020


  • Oh my goodness-Best Snack !

    Love them and I don’t feel bad Giving these to the kids as they are made from real Vegetables. So good, recommending them 100%
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great snack for my children’s lunchbox
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great tasting snack for my children
    I like that The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings contain real veggies and only 100% natural ingredients
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a little bit better for you than other salty snack products
    I would recommend The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings to other mums


  • Recommend

    As a coeliac I find it hard to find healthy snacks or anything that doesnt contain a mountain worth of sugar. I like to have some of these on hand incase I am out and about and can't find anything to eat. I also give these to my little one. She loves them and I feel better knowing its a much healthier alternative to the other ones on the market.
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great snack for my children’s lunchbox
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great tasting snack for my children
    I like that The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings contain real veggies and only 100% natural ingredients
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a little bit better for you than other salty snack products
    I would recommend The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings to other mums


  • Great Crunchy snack

    My 2yo loves crunchy snacks, chips etc and I am always looking for healthier alternatives to fried stuff. I picked these up when browsing the woolies aisle and my toddler loves them which is a bonus as I don't have to worry about her not eating healthy snacks. I tried these and liked them too so we don't even have to worry about buying separate snacks as the whole family can enjoy these.
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great snack for my children’s lunchbox
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great tasting snack for my children
    I like that The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings contain real veggies and only 100% natural ingredients
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a little bit better for you than other salty snack products
    I would recommend The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings to other mums


  • A snack I won’t be shamed for!

    To be honest I’ll always a little worried about whether what is in my kids’ lunchboxes is healthy enough in the school’s opinion. So I went right off packaged snacks ... until now!! Veggie Rings are our new best friend - the kids love them (one even asked for them instead of cereal for breaky) and afternoon reading the ingredients and tasting for myself I’m a fan too! Have tried them all now and have added to my weekly click n collect standard order. Thanks MoM and Veggie Rings ????
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great snack for my children’s lunchbox
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great tasting snack for my children
    I like that The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings contain real veggies and only 100% natural ingredients
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a little bit better for you than other salty snack products
    I would recommend The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings to other mums


  • The perfect snack!

    I bought Veggie Rings as a healthy alternative to chips and they are fantastic! They are full of flavour, crunch and the kids (and myself!) LOVE them! Veggie Rings will most definitely be a regular addition to the weekly grocery shop!
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great snack for my children’s lunchbox
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great tasting snack for my children
    I like that The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings contain real veggies and only 100% natural ingredients
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a little bit better for you than other salty snack products
    I would recommend The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings to other mums


  • Second Review

    I came back to tell you I could fly...... not quite! BUT we are still loving our cheese veggie rings at home. We have purchased them several times now, and I’ll admit to having one in my handbag ????

    My youngest who is 18months also loved them. Obviously supervised, by the shape is suitable for his level of dexterity and the texture is perfect for little teeth.
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great snack for my children’s lunchbox
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great tasting snack for my children
    I like that The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings contain real veggies and only 100% natural ingredients
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a little bit better for you than other salty snack products
    I would recommend The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings to other mums


  • Yum Yum Yum!

    These little rings of deliciousness are so good that my husband, 14 year old and 2 year old (and maybe myself!) demolished a whole x5pack in one sitting. They don’t taste fake or full of nasties like other chips do so I don’t feel guilty feeding them to my family. They will be a regular on my weekly shopping list for sure!

    This family gives 5 stars!!!!
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great snack for my children’s lunchbox
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great tasting snack for my children
    I like that The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings contain real veggies and only 100% natural ingredients
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a little bit better for you than other salty snack products
    I would recommend The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings to other mums


  • Nice

    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great snack for anyone and everyone. Everyone loves cheezels but this is better! It has a nice taste to it. It did take some time for my son to acquire the taste but now he loves it. I'm happy with both the flavours though my fav is the big tomato. My son likes the cheese ones. It doesn't have any extra salt so that's a great thing. I like it and recommend it to everyone.
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great snack for my children’s lunchbox
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great tasting snack for my children
    I like that The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings contain real veggies and only 100% natural ingredients
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a little bit better for you than other salty snack products
    I would recommend The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings to other mums


  • Great Snack for my toddler

    My toddler enjoyed the veggie rings. He enjoyed the flavour and crunch, I enjoyed the ingredients and the fact they are a healthier alternative. He also liked picking up the veggie rings, it was a great fine motor experience. We will purchase these to have as a snack.
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great snack for my children’s lunchbox
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great tasting snack for my children
    I like that The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings contain real veggies and only 100% natural ingredients
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a little bit better for you than other salty snack products
    I would recommend The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings to other mums


  • Nice snack

    This is a nice healthy snack for kids. My kids enjoyed them and want to try the other flavours.
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great snack for my children’s lunchbox
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great tasting snack for my children
    I like that The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings contain real veggies and only 100% natural ingredients
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a little bit better for you than other salty snack products
    I would recommend The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings to other mums


  • Swing and a miss

    I had really high expectations for the Veggie Rings as it is sometimes a challenge to get a health lunchbox packed for little mans day. On the surface they seemed perfect! They were healthy, had veggies and were in ring shape!! What could go wrong. Unfortunately my son wouldn’t have a bar of them, he didnt like the texture or flavour and now I am back on the hunt for the perfect pre-made healthy(est) snack.
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great snack for my children’s lunchbox
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great tasting snack for my children
    I like that The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings contain real veggies and only 100% natural ingredients
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a little bit better for you than other salty snack products
    I would recommend The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings to other mums


  • Oh my goodness-Best Snack !

    Love them and I don’t feel bad Giving these to the kids as they are made from real Vegetables. So good, recommending them 100%
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great snack for my children’s lunchbox
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great tasting snack for my children
    I like that The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings contain real veggies and only 100% natural ingredients
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a little bit better for you than other salty snack products
    I would recommend The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings to other mums


  • My kids LOVE these

    Veggie rings are my kids go-to healthy snack that apart from fruit; they know they can go to the pantry and take some without having to ask. I want my kids to know how to make great choices with food including snacks, and I would honestly recommend them to any mum looking for a healthy snack to just keep in the pantry for easy access for the kids. Even I love them and have been known to sneak them, and I'm their mum!
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great snack for my children’s lunchbox
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great tasting snack for my children
    I like that The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings contain real veggies and only 100% natural ingredients
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a little bit better for you than other salty snack products
    I would recommend The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings to other mums


  • Recommend

    As a coeliac I find it hard to find healthy snacks or anything that doesnt contain a mountain worth of sugar. I like to have some of these on hand incase I am out and about and can't find anything to eat. I also give these to my little one. She loves them and I feel better knowing its a much healthier alternative to the other ones on the market.
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great snack for my children’s lunchbox
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great tasting snack for my children
    I like that The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings contain real veggies and only 100% natural ingredients
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a little bit better for you than other salty snack products
    I would recommend The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings to other mums


  • They really do taste like Cheezels! But healthy!

    Oh, my, this are delicious. I bought them after reading the review from a fellow mum saying "they taste like healthy cheezels" and I had to buy them! Don't feel guilty about giving them to my kids and I love them just as much as they do!
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great snack for my children’s lunchbox
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great tasting snack for my children
    I like that The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings contain real veggies and only 100% natural ingredients
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a little bit better for you than other salty snack products
    I would recommend The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings to other mums


  • Tasty

    My 4 year old loves these. They are easy for her to hold in her hands and very tasty. Nice flavour I even enjoy them myself. Full of flavour and are healthy too. Would definitely recommend these
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great snack for my children’s lunchbox
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great tasting snack for my children
    I like that The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings contain real veggies and only 100% natural ingredients
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a little bit better for you than other salty snack products
    I would recommend The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings to other mums


  • Nice

    Nice and easy for school. lunches my 6 year old loves these the 11 year old not so.much so but to be expected.....will buy them occasionally as they are a bit expensive for what it is but around same price for similar products IN the range.
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great snack for my children’s lunchbox
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great tasting snack for my children
    I like that The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings contain real veggies and only 100% natural ingredients
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a little bit better for you than other salty snack products
    I would recommend The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings to other mums


  • Yummy

    Kids love these things
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great snack for my children’s lunchbox
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great tasting snack for my children
    I like that The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings contain real veggies and only 100% natural ingredients
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a little bit better for you than other salty snack products
    I would recommend The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings to other mums


  • Great lunchbox idea

    Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are an absolute favourite in our family. Every time I buy them they are gone within a few days. I love that they have hidden veggies in them and a far healthier version that other cheese rings. Also fabulous for my youngest (16 months old) to perfect his pincer grip and fine motor skills. Absolutely would recommend for others to try.
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great snack for my children’s lunchbox
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great tasting snack for my children
    I like that The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings contain real veggies and only 100% natural ingredients
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a little bit better for you than other salty snack products
    I would recommend The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings to other mums


  • Healthy snack for littles

    Loved as a healthier option compared to other snacks, but really couldnt stand the smell. Toddler loved them though so have been packing them to take to nans.
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great snack for my children’s lunchbox
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great tasting snack for my children
    I like that The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings contain real veggies and only 100% natural ingredients
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a little bit better for you than other salty snack products
    I would recommend The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings to other mums


  • Healthy and yummy

    A top choice for my Toddler’s lunch box. Good size for toddlers hands and Not too messy. Sometimes I even snack on them myself. Its also assuring to know she is eating something healthy.

    Highly recommended
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great snack for my children’s lunchbox
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great tasting snack for my children
    I like that The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings contain real veggies and only 100% natural ingredients
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a little bit better for you than other salty snack products
    I would recommend The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings to other mums


  • Great Crunchy snack

    My 2yo loves crunchy snacks, chips etc and I am always looking for healthier alternatives to fried stuff. I picked these up when browsing the woolies aisle and my toddler loves them which is a bonus as I don't have to worry about her not eating healthy snacks. I tried these and liked them too so we don't even have to worry about buying separate snacks as the whole family can enjoy these.
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great snack for my children’s lunchbox
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great tasting snack for my children
    I like that The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings contain real veggies and only 100% natural ingredients
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a little bit better for you than other salty snack products
    I would recommend The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings to other mums


  • Delicious

    Omg these are addictive. I bought them for my kids as a healthier alternative for regular cheezels, only to find I actually need to hid them from myself , because they are so Morisot and delicious. Big fans in this family.
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great snack for my children’s lunchbox
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great tasting snack for my children
    I like that The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings contain real veggies and only 100% natural ingredients
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a little bit better for you than other salty snack products
    I would recommend The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings to other mums


  • Kids wernt too impressed.

    I do have 2 fussy kids and I purchased these hoping I could give them something for school slightly healthier than regular chips. Well they didnt really like it, I did buy the tomato flavour and suspected that was why. Although I personally like them! So looks like Mum gets to eat them to herself!
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great snack for my children’s lunchbox
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great tasting snack for my children
    I like that The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings contain real veggies and only 100% natural ingredients
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a little bit better for you than other salty snack products
    I would recommend The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings to other mums


  • Always in my son's lunch box.

    My son is very, very picky so ive tried so many options for his lunch box. I tried these veggie rings and he loved them somtimes its the only thing he eats out of his whole lunch box. My other 2 children eat them also so i find myself having to buy 2 packets of these every week or i get 3 kids hanging over the kitchen baby gate at exactly 2pm every single day demanding there 'rings'. Thank goodness there actually a healthy alternative to chips or crackers! Very reasonably priced in comparison to other toddler snacks.
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great snack for my children’s lunchbox
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great tasting snack for my children
    I like that The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings contain real veggies and only 100% natural ingredients
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a little bit better for you than other salty snack products
    I would recommend The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings to other mums


  • Great replacement for expensive baby snacks

    We bought the tomato flavoured veggie rings on sale for under 2 bucks. Normally I'd spend 2 bucks per tiny packet of baby crackers. I used them for my daughters afternoon tea. She loves the tomato flavoured veggie rings. She knows where they are kept and is constantly pointing at them and asking for them. You get great value for money and they are made with ntaural ingredients. Perfect finger food for self feeding
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great snack for my children’s lunchbox
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great tasting snack for my children
    I like that The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings contain real veggies and only 100% natural ingredients
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a little bit better for you than other salty snack products
    I would recommend The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings to other mums


  • Natural snack

    I like that these snacks are made from vegies. My children don't like vegies a lot so these Veggie rings are a great alternative. I am always looking for a healthier snack or my kids and so I love that these are made from natural ingredients. The kids love the crunch and they think they are eating chips. Good snack to pack when going for a picnic or to the park.
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great snack for my children’s lunchbox
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great tasting snack for my children
    I like that The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings contain real veggies and only 100% natural ingredients
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a little bit better for you than other salty snack products
    I would recommend The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings to other mums


  • Kids love them

    All I can say is my kid loves them. He’s a fussy eater at times but he loves these and none ever end up on the floor so they must be good. I love that they are baby snacks and the packet size so they don’t go stale. Will buy again and have these in the cupboard to take with us when we are out of the house as they aren’t not a messy snack
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great snack for my children’s lunchbox
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great tasting snack for my children
    I like that The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings contain real veggies and only 100% natural ingredients
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a little bit better for you than other salty snack products
    I would recommend The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings to other mums


  • Very tasty and a healthier choice.

    I was intrigued to see what these may taste like. They were delicious and a great bite size for little ones. They make a perfect addition to the lunchbox along with making it all that bit healthier.
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great snack for my children’s lunchbox
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great tasting snack for my children
    I like that The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings contain real veggies and only 100% natural ingredients
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a little bit better for you than other salty snack products
    I would recommend The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings to other mums


  • Worth giving it a go

    I decided to give these snacks a go after reading the reviews in this page. Was impressed at how much my little one like them! Actually she can’t stop asking for more! The bag size is very convenient - not too much just enough! I prefer not to have left overs as they won’t be crunchy. I tried them and they don’t taste too salty so I’m comfortable giving this to my little one. Not too expensive so happy with that as well.
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great snack for my children’s lunchbox
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a great tasting snack for my children
    I like that The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings contain real veggies and only 100% natural ingredients
    The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings are a little bit better for you than other salty snack products
    I would recommend The Natural Chip Co. Veggie Rings to other mums

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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.

  • 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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