Woolworths Basil Pesto Pasta Salad Kit Product Review

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Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions
Woolworths Basil Pesto Pasta Salad Kit :
4.13 out of 5 based on 151 reviews.

Why you’ll love the new Woolworths Basil Pesto Pasta Salad Kit …

For the Woolworths Basil Pesto Pasta Salad Kit Product Review, we asked mums to try the Salad Kit that’s made up of a deliciously cooked and flavoured pre-cooked penne pesto pasta combined with cherry tomatoes, parmesan, parsley and fresh rocket.

All ingredients are packaged separately within the larger salad container for freshness and crunch.  So all you have to do is mix them together just before serving.

Here’s an awesome 10 Minute, 1 Pan Dinner using the Woolworths Basil Pesto Pasta Salad Kit …

How easy is that?  No needing to buy (and prepare) all the separate ingredients!  Just tip into a bowl, mix and serve.

We think these Woolworths Salad Kits are a brilliant idea for those times when you’re asked to bring a salad along to a BBQ or party … or even a picnic!  And they are absolutely an inspired choice for busy weeknight dinners when you only have minutes to put dinner together.

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Published 9th December 2019


  • Son loves it

    My son absolutely loves pesto pasta and because I couldn't make pesto at home, I just went to buy some and phew, there wasn't any on the shelves. And omg thankfully woolies was nearby I just grabbed a woolies salad pesto pasta kit and my 5 year old was so very happy. Winner winner! It is adequate for a kid.
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Yum yum

    Love the woolies basil pesto salad totally. The taste is amazing and lovely. All the ingredients are always fresh. This is my family's fav basil pasta and so we buy this one often. I do like the basil pesto they make and it tastes authentic. Happy to recommend this to all the lovely people for a quick and tasty meal. Love it totally.
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Yum yum

    We have had woolies basil pesto salad several times now. The taste is amazing and good and the ingredients are always fresh. My son's save kind of pasta is basil pesto pasta and so we buy this one often. I do like the basil pesto they make and it tastes yum. Happy to recommend this to all the lovely people who want options for a quick and tasty meal.
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Deliciously satisfying

    One of the best salad kits ever!
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Quick and easy

    I was looking at something quick and easy. As I had enough of eating the kids left overs. I remember seeing this on mouth of mums and thought I would give it a go. Wow was I surprised it was so yummy. I have even gotten my hubby onto them from he’s lunch for work. It’s going to be a must buy in our house. It’s fresh it’s crisp just right
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Fantastic

    I am suggesting to everyone
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Punchy pesto, bold basil-y goodness

    I'm not sure about you, but there are few things more satisfying than a delicious pre-prepared salad that you can throw together in a matter of seconds (because the time spent having to chop up veggies, wash lettuce, cook pasta is vastly overrated).

    Woolworths' Basil Pesto Pasta Salad kit is the ideal lunch solution (just chuck in some shredded roast chicken for extra protein) or the ideal side accompaniment to a summer barbecue.

    It was a hit with hubby and Miss Two (who, let's be honest, is a typical toddler in terms of her food fickleness).

    And in addition to its own deliciousness, the Basil Pesto Pasta Salad paired perfectly with a chilled glass of rose (what more do you need?!).

    I'm looking forward to trying the entire Woolworths Salad Kits range - they are definitely my go to for entertaining this summer!
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Very good size

    Was large enough for both of us to have for lunch with bbq..great for travelling also , no waste and no need for assorted ingredients in fridge.Loved the flavour , didnt think I would like it at first.

    Will be buying again , so handy when busy with family or just when travelling out for the day etc...
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • My new favourite salad!

    I loved this salad so much, I have purchased it four more times since reviewing it. Why do I love it? Fresh, tasty, convenient! I love how the cherry tomatoes, parsley and Parmesan cheese is packaged separately to the pesto salad. I have fussy family members and this way I can control what or how much to cater for preferences. The addition of pine nuts would be the only thing I would add, otherwise it is perfect. At 500 grams it’s a great size too.
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Absolutely amazing!

    I love the convenience of this salad kit, easy to prepare and the whole process was so quick. The best part is it's so full of flavour!
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Son loves it

    My son absolutely loves pesto pasta and because I couldn't make pesto at home, I just went to buy some and phew, there wasn't any on the shelves. And omg thankfully woolies was nearby I just grabbed a woolies salad pesto pasta kit and my 5 year old was so very happy. Winner winner! It is adequate for a kid.
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Yum yum

    Love the woolies basil pesto salad totally. The taste is amazing and lovely. All the ingredients are always fresh. This is my family's fav basil pasta and so we buy this one often. I do like the basil pesto they make and it tastes authentic. Happy to recommend this to all the lovely people for a quick and tasty meal. Love it totally.
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Yum yum

    We have had woolies basil pesto salad several times now. The taste is amazing and good and the ingredients are always fresh. My son's save kind of pasta is basil pesto pasta and so we buy this one often. I do like the basil pesto they make and it tastes yum. Happy to recommend this to all the lovely people who want options for a quick and tasty meal.
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Nice

    So we had our basil pesto salad again this evening. The taste was good and the ingredients were fresh. But this time I did feel that the penne was a bit undercooked so I just cooked it and let it cool and then mixed the other ingredients. I do like the basil pesto they make and it tastes great. Happy to recommend this to all the lovely people who want options for a quick meal.
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Love it

    Me and my family totally love the woolies basil pesto salad kit. It tastes great and super fresh. I really like how they separately pack everything so it doesn't get all mushy. The quantity and quality, both are great. It’s a winner and one of my fav woolies salad. You can always add it as a side to any meal and it will be a perfect meal for a lil kid. Totally recommend trying it out. Love it
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Yumm

    I would definitely feed this to my family at least once a week in summer definitely a summer meal who doesn't love pesto my children absolutely enjoyed every bit of this we had it with some grilled chicken lemon wedges and wedge chips it was absolutely divine if I'd change anything probably the sizing to be a bit bigger for a family of big eaters but as a small family it's perfect
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Love this salad

    Absolutely love all the salads that Woolworths have to offer, so easy so convenient and always an easy pick up and eat for an easy lunch for a busy mum of 4. I'm always looking for a good easy lunch I can have on the run.
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Nice side salad

    This side salad is super easy for an accompaniment to any meal, the flavours are nice and it is always fresh! It isn’t the cheapest side but definitely worth it for something different!
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Very impressive

    I must admit, Woolworths brand of products don't usually impress me, I find them to be cheap, nasty and never made in australia. Hence I avoid buying them. A friend bought this round to a bbq we were having. It is delicious! Everything you need is included in the container, all in separate packets so they stay fresh. If I have to criticise one thing, it would be the over use of plastic. Other then that, we enjoyed every mouthful
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Needs improvement

    I really liked how the kit came with the ingredients all separate so it didn’t mix in with the pesto pasta and spoil the salad components. I thought it was tasty but the pesto itself with the cheese was a bit too strong. It needed more salad/tomato to really balance out the acidity. I’d buy this again for the convenience but would add more salad in myself
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • very handy

    I reviewed one of the other salads as part of the review team and was impressed by it. We had unexpected guests arrive from the fire zone so I bought the Basil pesto salad mix. Everybody raved about it as contents could be chosen according to allergies. I bulked it out by adding Gluten free pasta with home made pesto and served each item individually as a side to Chicken breast fillets.
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Soooo convenient

    My D-I-L buys these every week for her lunch.

    She knows she's getting something healthy and they're so easy to grab & go.
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Deliciously satisfying

    One of the best salad kits ever!
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Basil Pesto Pasta

    It was easy to prepare & delicious but my 2 daughters aged 9 &13 found the pesto quite strong- flavoured & Miss 9 says she doesn't want to eat it again, but us other 3 would. It was a quick & convenient addition to our lamb chops that evening.????
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Quick and easy

    I was looking at something quick and easy. As I had enough of eating the kids left overs. I remember seeing this on mouth of mums and thought I would give it a go. Wow was I surprised it was so yummy. I have even gotten my hubby onto them from he’s lunch for work. It’s going to be a must buy in our house. It’s fresh it’s crisp just right
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Convenience

    I really like anything which can be made easily, especially at dinner time when you are bound to be short of time, really easy to put together slightly oily then I would have liked and a little bit of spice would have been lovely otherwise great combination to go with meat or vegetables . Definitely will buy again
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Absolute delight

    I was a touch skeptical when I bought the creamy chicken pasta salad that it would taste as good as it sounded but I was proven wrong.

    The kit was great, with the caramelised onion chutney and chicken separate from the rocket which is on top of the pasta. The initial downside for me was that the onion chutney was not contained well enough and I spilt some.

    The serving size is great. Unfortunately for them, the rest of my household were not keen to try so I had the whole lot over multiple servings. It would be fantastic as a side dish but I also found it great on its own.

    I feel that the bacon and corn did not necessarily add to the dish. I did add some Parmesan cheese which paired nicely with the other ingredients and which I would prefer over the bacon and corn.

    Overall a great combination and wonderful spin on a salad.
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • It was ok

    As a quick fast meal to grab it was ok. I although did find it oily and the pasta could have been softer and more cooked. Good to be able to add chicken for a balanced meal when you have no time. Well packaged and everything fresh still. Kids loved it. I however added a few extra flavours for my liking. Would probably try the other packs next time.
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • My favourite so far

    Basil? Good. Pasta? Good. Salad? So good. This was the second of the Woolworths fresh pasta range I've tried and yum - love this one. It tastes fresh, the textures are fresh and balanced and the basil flavour and dressing is the right amount for me. This one will be used as a meal or shared with my family as a side. They love basil pesto salad as much as I do! I may jist add some toasted pine nuts!
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions


  • Perfect to go salad

    Beautiful salad you can serve at home and for friends. The only downfall is the greek salad is the only Glutenfree option available
    I would recommend Woolworths Salad Kits to my family and friends
    I would buy Woolworths Salad Kits again
    I love the convenience of Woolworths Salad Kits
    Woolworths Salad Kits are perfect for entertaining or as a side for dinner
    Woolworths Salad Kits are delicious and healthy meal solutions

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

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

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

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

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

Why your gut feeling matters more than you realise

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

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

Leticia Jackson, Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager, Canterbury Hospital

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

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

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

Worried about speaking up? You’re not alone

A lot of parents hesitate about advocating for their child.

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

Leticia gets it.

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

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

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

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

Remember, we know our children better than anyone.

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

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

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

Here’s how it works:

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

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

What should you actually look out for?

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

Things like:

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

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

That’s enough.

“You are helping us, not bothering us”

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

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

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

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

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

And if you’re still worried about being judged?

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

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

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

  • As a parent of a child with cystic fibrosis, I’ve learned to trust my gut when something doesn’t feel right. We’ve had a few experiences where we’ve needed to go through different channels to raise concerns or frustrations with the hospital system to make sure our daughter got the care she needed. It’s great to see programs like this encouraging families to speak up, because parents often know when something isn’t quite right.

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  • As a parent of a child with cystic fibrosis, I’ve learned to trust my gut when something doesn’t feel right. We’ve had a few experiences where we’ve needed to go through different channels to raise concerns or frustrations with the hospital system to make sure our daughter got the care she needed. It’s great to see programs like this encouraging families to speak up, because parents often know when something isn’t quite right.

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  • This is so true from my experience over the years.
    No matter how wonderful the medical team is, if you have any doubts speak up as a mother knows her child better than anyone.

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  • Yes and amen to this article ! I agree with always follow your gut, you know your child like no one else does. In fact you are your child’s expert and should never stop advocating for them or speaking up. Sometimes professionals are very good in waving concerns away, all it takes is a human who listens

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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