Baby Clinic - Cessnock Plaza Pharmacy

16/12/2025

🌞💧 Baby it's Hot Outside 🌞💧

Children need water throughout the day to stay healthy and prevent dehydration — especially little ones who are most at risk.

👉 If your child is very thirsty, they may already be dehydrated. Offer water or oral rehydration fluids (avoid sugary drinks). 👉 Babies under 12 months get fluids from breastmilk or formula. From 6 months, small amounts of cooled, boiled water can be given.

📌 Daily water guide for kids:

1–3 yrs: 4 cups

4–8 yrs: 5 cups

9–13 yrs: 5–6 cups

14–18 yrs: 6–8 cups

🏃‍♂️ Extra water is needed during exercise or hot weather. 🌦️ Remember: hydration matters all year round, even in winter!

Encourage kids to sip water before, during & after activity to keep them thriving. 🌟

Information from https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/hydration-tips-for-children

15/12/2025

🎄👶 Christmas Clinic Hours Update 👶🎄

Our wonderful baby clinic nurses will be taking a well-deserved break over the festive season. ✨

📌 Closed: 24th December 📌 Reopen: 15th January

Make sure to pop in before Christmas to check your baby’s growth, development, and wellbeing — we’d love to see you before the holidays! 💕

Thank you for your understanding, and we wish all our families a safe and joyful Christmas and New Year. 🌟

11/12/2025

🎄Santa Clause is coming, to town! 🍭

🚒Here are the dates that Santa and the local fire brigades will be visiting local areas. Follow your area's facebook for specific route details.

One of my favourite things about Christmas is seeing Santa come around for his annual lolly runs on our awesome Fire trucks.🚒🎅🤶🍭

For those like me looking forward to seeing Santa and our firefighters I have put together the below list. For more information on each run check out the individual stations pages.

Santa visits:
🎅NSW RFS - Quorrobolong Brigade - Quorrobolong Brigade - Friday 12th December Santa will be visiting Quorrobolong and Ellalong from 5pm. see page for details.

🎅 Greta Rural Fire Brigade - Saturday 13th December from 10am map available on page.

🎅Fire and Rescue NSW station 202 Abermain will be joined by NSW RFS - Neath Brigade this year and have two separate runs one for the Weston area and one for Abermain and Neath areas.
This year Santa will be joined by his mate the Grinch.
- Sunday 14th December from 9am (Weston area)
- Sunday 21st December (Gingers Lane back to Abermain and Neath)

🎅🤶 Paxton Rural Fire Brigade Thursday 18th December from 4pm Santa and Mrs Claus will be visit Millfield and Paxton area see the brigades page for further details.

🎅Fire and Rescue NSW Station 344 Kearsley - Friday 19th December details on and maps on brigades page.

🎅 NSW RFS - Central - Cessnock Brigade - Saturday 20th December from 9am map available on Brigade's page.

🎅 North Rothbury Rural Fire Brigade - Saturday 20th December, starting at 10am. Santa and his Brigade Helpers will be at the Ayrfield Miners Memorial Park in Rothbury Street, North Rothbury between 10am to 12pm. Also the Christmas Rock Hunt is happening check out their Facebook for more details.

🎅Fire and Rescue NSW Station 349 Kurri Kurri - Sunday 21st December from 9am. Areas Cliftleigh Meadows Park, Heddon Greta, Stanford Merthyr, Pelaw Main, Kurri Kurri. See page for more details.

🎅Fire and Rescue NSW Station 237 Branxton - Wednesday 24th December. Areas covered include Huntlee, Branxton, East Branxton, Radford Park. They have a GPS tracker on board and you can track in real time on their page.

🎅NSW RFS - Mulbring Brigade - Wednesday 24th December starting at 3:30pm. See page for more details.

I will continue to update the list as more information comes. If you know of any Santa runs let me know so I can add them to the list.

Don’t forget to listen out for Santa and his amazing helpers. Please note times and dates may change due to fire situations or if the firefighters receive a call out.

A massive thank you to the brigades and volunteers for making these events happen.

Photo: Greta Rural Fire Brigade

09/12/2025

🎒✨ Get Organised for the New Year with Spencil Australia! ✨🎒

Back-to-school (or daycare!) is just around the corner — and we’ve got everything you need to start fresh and stay organised. 🌟

🧃 Low-tox, long-lasting water bottles – safe, durable, and perfect for busy kids 🥪 Lunch cooler bags – keep snacks fresh all day 📚 Library bags – sturdy and stylish for books and homework

Whether you’re ticking off the “something to wear, something they need, something to read, something they want” gift list 🎁 … or simply getting ready for the new year, these essentials make practical and thoughtful choices.

📍 Available now in-store — perfect for daycare, preschool, or school!

07/12/2025

👶 👨‍👨‍👧‍👦Sensory development in babies and toddlers:

The Eight Senses

While we all recognize our five basic senses—sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch—there are actually eight that contribute to sensory integration:

👀 Sight (Vision): Processing visual stimuli to understand our surroundings.

👂🏽Hearing (Auditory): Interpreting sounds for communication and environmental awareness.

👃Smell (Olfactory): Detecting scents, which can influence emotions and memories.

👅Taste (Gustatory): Recognizing flavors, aiding in food preferences and safety.

✋🏽Touch (Tactile): Sensing pressure, temperature, and textures, which is important for tasks like grasping objects.

🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀Vestibular (Movement): Understanding balance and spatial orientation, which helps us maintain posture and coordination.

👶Proprioception (Body Position): Awareness of body parts in relation to each other—essential for coordinated movements.

😴 Interoception (Internal): Sensing internal body cues like hunger, thirst, and the need for rest.

Information from Pathways.org

05/12/2025

🧸✨ Christmas Gift Ideas – Jellystone Sensory & Development Range ✨🧸

Looking for the perfect present for little ones this festive season? 🎄 Our store is stocked with Jellystone Designs sensory and development gifts — thoughtfully created to support babies and toddlers as they grow, learn, and explore.

🎁 Popular picks include:

🌈 Rainbow Stacker & Teether – fun, safe, and soothing for teething gums

🖐️ Sensory Balls – encourage tactile play and motor skill development

🎨 DIY Calm Down Bottles – creative, calming activity for curious minds

🧩 Chewellery – stylish, safe silicone jewelry for sensory seekers

These gifts are not only adorable but also designed to nurture growth and development. Perfect for under the Christmas tree! 🎅🎁

📍 Visit us in-store to explore the full Jellystone range and find the ideal gift for your little one.
Jellystone Designs

04/12/2025

The latest National Child Health Poll from The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne found nearly three quarters (72%) of Australian kids and teens aged 12 to 17 had been sunburnt between December 2024 and May 2025, with close to half (44%) being burnt multiple times.
🥵Too much sun can lead to sunburn, skin damage, eye damage, skin cancer and a weakened immune system.
☀️ Sun safety is about:
⏱️ timing
⛱️ shade
🧥👒🕶️protective clothing
🧴sunscreen
🔗 Find out more about sun safety for kids & teens:
https://raisingchildren.net.au/.../outdoor-safety/sun-safety

Shared from raisingchildren.net.au

03/12/2025

Teaching your child about giving 😍

We would love to hear all of your ideas about teaching your children about giving.

Happy Thanksgiving from the Pathways.org team! 🦃

The holidays are a time of giving thanks, giving gifts, and giving back. Here is our list of ways to teach your children about giving back: https://pathways.org/teach-your-child-about-giving?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=general&utm_content=article

When children learn about the value of giving back at a young age, it becomes an important part of their lives. 🫶

30/11/2025

👶✨ Tiny steps, big leaps!
From first smiles to first steps, every milestone is worth celebrating. Our baby nurses are here to guide you through the journey and answer any questions along the way. 💬💙

Monday to Friday 9am - 3pm. Walk-ins and bookings welcome 🙂



Image: CDC

27/11/2025

☀️ SPF isn’t just for summer, it’s for every day.

Whether you're out for a walk, commuting, or just sitting by a sunny window, UV rays are working overtime.

However, SPF only works if you use it right! Here’s how to get the protection your skin deserves.🧴 👆

📍Need help choosing the right sunscreen for your skin type? Visit us in-store today!

https://www.cancer.org.au/cancer-information/causes-and-prevention/sun-safety/about-sunscreen/sunscreen-faqs

25/11/2025

🌸 Baby Sun Safety Alert 🌸
With summer just around the corner, it’s time to get sun smart! ☀️

Did you know? 👶 Babies’ skin is much thinner than adults, which means they burn faster and more easily from direct sun and UV reflection.

That’s why we’re here to help you keep your little ones safe:

🧢 Pop on a wide‑brimmed hat

👕 Dress them in lightweight, long‑sleeved clothing

🏖️ Keep babies under 12 months out of direct sun whenever possible

🍼 Stay hydrated and cool during hot days

We’re stocked with everything you need to protect yourself and your baby this summer — because healthy skin starts early 💕.

👉 Visit us at Cessnock Plaza Pharmacy to chat with our team about baby sun safety and pick up your essentials today!

23/11/2025