Newborn screening: Tests to protect your baby
Information for parents about routine testing of newborn babies to detect a number of rare disorders.
My personal health record
This Personal Health Record (known as the ‘Blue Book’) is an important bookfor you and your child. It records your child’s health, illnesses, injuries, andgrowth and development; and contains valuable health information that youand your child will need throughout their life.
Why does my baby need a hearing screen?
The NSW Statewide Infant Screening – Hearing (SWISH) Program aims to identify babies born with significant hearing loss and introduce them to appropriate services as soon as possible. This fact sheet is prepared for parents to explain the importance of having a hearing check for their baby.