KIDS

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Sugar highs, screens, peanuts, fevers. KIDS checks the parenting claims everyone’s talking about against the research, and shows you every source.

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VaccinesNot supportedToo many vaccines at once overload a baby's immune systemAustralian health guidance says it is safe to give babies several vaccines at one visit. Trials of vaccines given…VaccinesNot supportedVaccines cause autismLarge studies and reviews covering millions of children have found no link between vaccines and autism. The original…VaccinesNot supportedChickenpox parties are a safe way to build immunityChickenpox parties are not a safe way to build immunity. Most children get a mild illness, but no one can predict who…IllnessNot supportedGreen snot means a child needs antibioticsGreen or yellow snot alone does not mean a child needs antibiotics. Most colds and sinus infections are viral. Doctors…MedicinesMixedAlternating paracetamol and ibuprofen is better for feversUsing both medicines can bring a temperature down more than paracetamol alone, at least for the first few hours. But…DevelopmentSupportedNewborn screening prevents disability in babiesFor conditions like phenylketonuria (PKU), newborn screening lets treatment start early and prevents most intellectual…IllnessMixedA high fever can cause brain damage in childrenOrdinary fevers, including those that trigger febrile seizures, do not cause brain damage. Guidance says very extreme…IllnessSupportedHoney soothes children's coughsHoney probably eases coughs from colds in children over 12 months, mostly by reducing cough and helping sleep for a…MedicinesMixedAntibiotics help children's ear infections get better fasterAntibiotics can help in some ear infections, especially severe ones and in very young children. Many mild infections…

How KIDS works

The claims every parent is hearing

KIDS tracks the children’s health claims trending in the news and online, plus the classics you’ve heard for years.

AI-powered fact-checks

Our AI reads published studies and official health guidance, then gives a clear verdict with every source shown.

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Guess before the reveal, then see what the science says and how your instincts compare.

How we fact-check

For each claim, our AI searches PubMed for systematic reviews and trials, and reads official guidance from bodies like the Royal Children’s Hospital, ASCIA, NHMRC, healthdirect, the CDC and the NHS. It writes a verdict using only that evidence, and a second, independent AI check compares every statement against the sources before anything is published. Parents can report anything that looks wrong.

KIDS fact-checks are not reviewed by doctors. They’re general information to help you ask better questions, not medical advice. Always talk to your GP or child health nurse about your child.

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