Baby Clinic
Being a parent can be a very confronting experience, with much of looking after a baby being trial and error. 
At Healthpoint Chemist, we have a free Baby Clinic every week. It is held at The Pines on Wednesday from 9am to 1pm. A registered nurse, midwife and certified lactation consultant is in attendance to help you with any aspect of your or your baby's health.
She can assist with things such as:
~ Breastfeeding
~ Infant feeding
~ Parenting
~ Weigh and measure
No appointment is necessary, just come into The Pines on Wednesday mornings.
PediaSure Complete
PediaSure
Complete Nutrition
Is your child a fussy eater?
Everyone wants their child to eat well. When that’s not proving easy,
PediaSure is the 
answer.
Proven to promote immune system
function and growth, PediaSure is the only complete and
balanced nutritional drink for 1-10 year olds.
Easy to prepare, simply add 5 scoops to 190ml of cold water. In every 900g can, there’s 20 x 225ml servings.
PediaSure can also be made into pancakes and shakes.
PediaSure is only available in
Pharmacies and is lactose free and gluten free and not suitable for
galactosaemia.
PediaSure began as a hospital only product, carefully formulated to
provide complete and balanced
nutrition for children. Today,
PediaSure continues to benefit
children by nurturing their growth and general wellbeing.
Scatterbugs
Certified Organic Baby Care
Scatterbugs uses gentle lemon eucalyptus oil and rose floral
water to gently protect your baby from bites and stings. Scatterbugs is made from all natural ingredients and is DEET-free so you can be confident that there are no nasty chemicals being absorbed into your baby's delicate skin.
Bug protection for little people
Greenridge Kids Cold and Flu Relief
For cold, flu, laryngitis, tonsillitis, upper respiratory tract infections.
Double action with two types of Echinacea
May relieve symptoms of colds and flu
May reduce the severity and duration of common colds and flu
May relieve symptoms associated with tonsillitis
May relieve symptoms of laryngitis
Children's formula is alcohol free, in a glycerol base.
Also available are the following from Greenridge:
Greenridge Kids cough relief
Greenridge Tussiban Cough Expectorant
Greenridge Flu Biotic Tabs
Greenridge Echinacea
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Avent
Come into The Pines and see some of the great accessories for you and your baby's everyday use. Going out for the day! Here are some great products to help make it easier.
VIA Gourmet Set For Baby Food and Drink Storage
Twist-on Lids for leakproof storage and transport
Ideal for use at home or on the go
Recipes inside.
$35.95
Avent Therma Bag, 3ml Thinsulate lining keeps hot
water warm, or cold formula/breastmilk/baby food cool, for up to four hours.
$29.95
Stretch Marks Bio Oil
Bio-Oil is a product developed to help improve the appearance of scars and stretch marks
.
Bio-Oil contains the unique ingredient PurCellin Oil, vitamins A and E, Calendula, Lavender and Rosemary oils and Chamomile extract.
Bio-Oil helps to reduce the appearance of both old and new scars caused by surgery, burns, accidents etc and helps reduce the feeling of tightness.
Bio-Oil also helps prevent the appearance of stretch marks caused during pregnancy or rapid changes in body size due to sudden weight loss. In ageing skin it can promote suppleness and elasticity. It can also hydrate skin that is dry and flakey.
Bottle Feeding
Are you bottle feeding your baby? Then you would know that bottles and teats must be sterilised before use to avoid the risk of infection.
At Healthpoint Chemist we have a number of systems available and qualified staff to help you choose one to suit your needs and budget. We have the Avent microwave units and Avent electric steam sterilisers. These come with two free bottles and teats.
Infant formula is the only suitable milk substitute to use until a baby is twelve months old. There are many different brands, standards and types of powdered formulas available. The type of formula used is dependent on the age of baby and baby’s history, for example allergies and lactose intolerance.
Our Clinic Sister or Pharmacist can recommend a suitable formula. We stock the leading brands in bottles and teats, these being Avent, Pigeon and Cannon.
Karicare Toddler Gold Plus 1- 3 Years
Karicare helps toddlers reach their full potential. 2 serves daily will provide:
No added sucrose (Table Sugar)
No added flavours or preservatives
50-100% of Toddlers RDI for 16 Vitamins and Minerals
100% of toddlers RDI for Iron, Omega 3 DHA
With added inulin, a form of dietary fibre
Toddlers will love the natural delicious taste, mums will appreciate the nutritional peace of mind.
Baby Colic
Baby Care Colic
Infant, fussing baby and unsettled infant are terms used for otherwise healthy babies less than three months old who cry excessively and cannot easily be consoled. Infants with colic are classically unsettled in the late afternoon and evening period, and have the appearance of being in pain, with legs drawn up. Infant colic usually disappears by about 3 months of age.
Options to Explore to control symptoms include:
Assessing the feeding technique to
ensure adequate amounts and suitable posturing, and if bottle-fed the
temperature and dilution of the formula.
Finding a position the baby is
comfortable with.
Riding the baby in the pram/car or sling.
Giving the baby a warm bath.
Structured routine for the baby.
Background noise.
A number of products are available for the treatment of colic, for short term use.
Child's First Teeth
A child’s first teeth are important for a number of reasons. Firstly, they are needed for chewing and speaking and more importantly they are needed to keep spaces for the permanent teeth. Permanent teeth are more likely to grow into their correct position if the first teeth are well looked after. First teeth, however, are more vulnerable to decay as the enamel is thinner than that of permanent teeth.
Initially, a parent should clean the child’s teeth until the child is old enough to do this themselves. The teeth should be wiped clean every day with a damp cloth. Once the child is a little older a soft bristled infant’s toothbrush should be used to gently brush all tooth surfaces.
Toothpaste should not be used until after twelve months old.
As children will swallow their toothpaste, it is recommended that Colgate Junior toothpaste be used as it is low in fluoride. Excess fluoride can discolour permanent teeth.
A parent should continue to brush their child’s teeth once a day until they are approximately six years old. It has been found that a child does not have the skill to brush properly until this age. It is important to let them attempt to brush themselves and using disclosing tablets is a good way to check if they are brushing correctly. Disclosing tablets contain an approved food dye that stains the plaque so a child is able to see where they have missed. This is a fun way to teach a child to brush thoroughly.
