BetterKids

11/02/2026

Great collaboration with Children’s Nursing Queensland and ausEE Inc. So good to have these conversations and understand each others point of view. What are the topics you would like to hear more about?

🎥 Now live in the Virtual Education Program — three short videos from BetterKids and Children’s Nursing Queensland.

Pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative surgical gastrostomy expectations

Surgeon A/Prof Bhavesh Patel (Better Kids) and Clinical Nurse Consultant Natalie (Children’s Nursing Queensland/Australian Specialist Nurses) discuss what to expect before, during, and after gastrostomy formation.

📺 Watch now: https://feedingtubeaware.com.au/events/virtualeducation/

30/12/2025

Christmas is over and you're dealing with all those toy batteries. Here's the scary truth most parents don't know: Even a FLAT button battery has enough power to burn through a child's oesophagus in just hours. That flat battery on your counter? It's not "dead" - it's dangerous. Here's what you need to know to keep your kids safe 👇
(And yes, this applies to remotes, hearing aids, car keys - anything with button batteries!)

AI Messenger, real message.

29/12/2025

You sanded the campfire before bed, right? WRONG. Sand keeps the embers scorching hot for hours, and the kids fall in the ashes ... we're talking serious burns. Here's what you ACTUALLY need to do to keep your little ones safe. (And yes, it involves way more water than you think!) 👇

18/12/2025

This made me check our car seat immediately.

Most parents don’t realise how easy it is to get car seats wrong - and it matters more than we think.

Please save this before your next drive 🚗

This is real information delivered by AI. It is general only – consult your healthcare provider or safety laws for advice specific to your child.

— BetterKids Team

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18/08/2025

Meet Professor McBride, a distinguished paediatric surgeon with over two decades of experience. As a Professor of Paediatric Surgery at the University of Queensland since 2023, he delivers outstanding care at Better Kids. With qualifications from the University of Auckland and Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, he continues to research and educate at prestigious institutions. Consultations with Prof McBride are available in-person or via video conference for families in Queensland and northern NSW.

03/08/2025

Meet Dr. Patel, a committed paediatric surgeon with a wealth of experience spanning over 20 years in neonatal, colorectal, and urological care. As a proud University of Otago graduate and the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, he also holds additional credentials from the Australasian Institute of Digital Health. At Better Kids, the health and wellbeing of children is our utmost priority, and Dr. Patel strives to provide the highest standard of care. He offers specialised consultations in person or through video conferencing, catering to children and families in Queensland and Northern New South Wales.





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18/07/2025

Welcome to BetterKids !! We're an organisation specialising in surgery for newborns, infants, toddlers and children from Queensland and Northern New South Wales. Our services cover a wide spectrum, including consultations, general paediatric surgery, urology, minimally invasive techniques, and specialised care for congenital and acquired conditions, even antenatal counselling. Why choose us? With over 20 years of combined paediatric expertise, we understand that every child is unique and deserves care tailored to their own individuals needs. As parents and guardians we give you the control of your child’s health care journey and we are determined to find a way to make your child better. Click the link in our bio and visit our website for more details .info