Eczema Specialist and Food Allergy Clinic for Babies, Toddlers & Kids
“Improving quality of life for children with eczema and food allergies”
Wondering when to see an eczema specialist? Now is the time.
A baby and kids skin clinic specialising in...
- Skin rash assessments
- Eczema management plans
- Injections
- Allergy testing
- Reoccurring eczema
- Food sensitivity challenges
- Education sessions
...and every parent leaves with a personalised management plan
What is a personalised management plan?
Your personalised management plan will be created by one of the baby and kids’ eczema or food allergy specialists, and will cover the following;
Diagnosis
No matter what skin condition or allergic symptoms your child is experiencing, a formal diagnosis will give you a better understanding of exactly what needs to be treated. If a diagnosis can’t be made, further testing and investigations may be required, and these will be organised for you.
Goals
Whether it’s skin or food related, together with your clinical specialists, you will create treatment goals that you will work towards achieving through the management plan.
Treatment
Whether your treatment plan involves at home care such as medicated soaps and ointments, or whether you require more targeted prescription medicines such as antihistamines or corticosteroids, you’ll be given specific advice on what to do, how to do it, how often and when.
Resources
You will be given a list of resources that will assist in your understanding of the issue, including instructional videos, checklists, and contact information for experts you can call for extra help.
Experienced Eczema Specialists & Doctors
All Baby Skin Clinics are run by specially trained GPs and Nurse Practitioners, supported by consultations from Paediatric Immunologists, Dermatologists and Dieticians.
Tired of waitlists?
We’re improving access to high quality care in eczema and food allergy management.
Better yet, you can visit an eczema specialist with no referral.
Baby Skin is for children with…
- Eczema
- Dry skin
- Rashes
- Food intolerances
- Food allergies
- A family history of food allergies
Getting an appointment is easy...
Choose a location
Make the call
The rest is taken care of
...and you don’t need a referral!
Eczema Consultations at Baby Steps
Baby Steps is one of the two locations you can access Baby Skin services.
Get Clear
No child should ever have to ‘put up’ with eczema. Together with your GP, you can work to wards clearing up your child’s skin. It’s never too late to book your child in for an eczema consultation. The sooner you get started on eczema treatment, the more effective the results will be. Don’t wait until your child’s eczema is severe!
Treatment and guidance on
- Rashes
- Suitable skin care
- Recurring eczema
- Bacterial infections
Ask your GP about
- Ideal daily skin and bath routines
- Dermatologist recommended skin care products
- Best practice in topical treatments
- Triggers and irritants to avoid
- Eczema’s association with food allergies
- How to manage recurrent flares
- Your personalised management plan
What to expect at a Baby Skin Clinic
- 30-minute appointment
- Baby Skin management guidelines have been developed in accordance with Perth Children’s Hospital
- Please complete the eczema survey before arriving for your appointment
Food Allergy Consultations at Baby Steps
When it comes to food allergies, receiving the right advice is important, but getting it at the right time is crucial. A GP will help you get to the bottom of your child’s food allergies, before they worsen. Every patient who visits Baby Steps for a Food Allergy Consultation will leave with a personalised management plan.
Treatment and guidance on
- Rashes
- Nut allergies
- Egg allergies
- Dairy allergies
- Soy allergies
- Shellfish allergies
Ask your GP about
- Deciphering between mild and serious reactions
- Alternative causes for allergic symptoms
- Elimination diets and food sensitivity challenges
- The need for allergy testing
- The role of skin care in preventing allergies
- Starting solids
- Your personalised management plan
What to expect when you visit a Baby Skin food allergy clinic
- 30 minute consultation
- Please complete the food allergy survey before arriving for your appointment
Do you need guidance on starting solids?
Baby Skin operates at two locations
Baby Steps Health Centre
A place for specialists in baby, child and parent health.
Suite 27, 127 Herdsman Pde, Wembley WA 6014
Illawarra Medical Centre
A Northern Suburbs General Practice with a Paediatric focus.
229 Illawarra Cres S, Ballajura WA 6066
All about Baby Skin
1 in 4 parents have concerns about their child’s eczema or allergies
Parents are becoming increasingly frustrated with the long waitlists for both public and private specialists, and have been searching everywhere for help in managing their childrens eczema and allergies. While waiting to be seen, treatable conditions become more severe and less responsive to treatment.
Baby Skin Eczema and Food Allergy is a new service founded by experienced GPs Dr Alan Leeb and Dr Leon Levitt. Baby Steps is one of two select GP clinics to participate in the Baby Skin Eczema and Food Allergy program. It is a specialty service aimed at reducing the development of severe eczema and food allergies in children, improving the quality of life of children with eczema and food allergies, and providing easy and more affordable access to specialised care.
The clinic sees children with eczema, dry skin, rashes, food intolerances, food allergies and a family history of allergies, and is run GPs and Nurse Practitioners at Baby Steps. They are supported by Perth Children’s Hospital, and have quick access to consultation from Paediatric Immunologists, Dermatologists and Dieticians. The goals of the clinic include;
- reducing the development of severe eczema and food allergies in children
- improving the quality of life of children with eczema and food allergies
- providing easy and more affordable access to specialised care
- providing preventative education to parents in the community
Looking for information on how to manage your child’s eczema and allergy concerns? Have look at these resources
Specialists in the Baby Skin program
Dr Leon Levitt
General Practitioner/Obstetrician
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Western Australia
RANZ College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Diploma
Director and Founder of the Baby Steps Health Centre
Consulted in family medicine for over 30 years
Owner of Grantham House Family Medical Practice in Wembley
Strong expertise in the care of infants, mothers, children, parenting, and general practice procedures.
Author of ‘What do I do now? The basics of parenting babies… without stress’.
Perinatal Depression and Anxiety
Parental Anxiety
Eczema and Food Allergies
Grandfather of the year
Fighter for reform in mental health, education and refugee policies
Dr Claire de Burgh
General Practitioner
Graduated from the University of Western Australia in 2010
Diploma of Child Health
Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioner
Worked in General Practice both in Sydney and Perth
Providing postnatal support to new families
Paediatric medicine
Loves the home life with two young kids and a dog
Takes time for yoga and cooking
Dr Amy Powles
General Practitioner
Graduated in Medicine from the University of Western Australia
Completed a Diploma of Child Health
Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Advanced training in breastfeeding medicine
Worked at Fremantle Hospital and regional centres
Worked in Paediatrics at Joondalup Hospital and Princess Margaret Hospital
Takes time to really listen to her patients
Perinatal medicine
Breastfeeding medicine
Child health
Lover of books, but also her two young daughters and husband
Dr Georgiana Stanton
General Practitioner
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Notre Dame Fremantle
Bachelor of Arts and Science from the University of Western Australia
Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Worked in multiple Victorian hospitals in all areas of medicine, including Paediatrics and Obstetrics
Spent a few years training in Psychiatry in Melbourne
Perinatal anxiety
Developmental paediatrics
Mother of two
Professional reader, ceramicist, gardener and cook
Finds her centre bushwalking or strolling the coast
Natalie Bale
Registered Nurse
Bachelor of Science (Nursing) from Curtin University
Currently undertaking her child health postgraduate
10 years as a superstar nurse
Initially worked at Sir Charles Gardner Hospital in Orthopaedics and Neurology
Years in private practice nursing
Child health and development
Helping babies and young parents in the critical early years
Olympic Star Rower – represented Australia at the Beijing Olympics
Mother of the year to Jack
Devoted West Coast Eagles fan
Jo Jacobs
Registered Nurse
Bachelor of Science (Nursing) from Flinders University in Adelaide
Registered Nurse for over 35 years
Emergency Nurse at Royal Adelaide Hospital
Worked in Nursing Management, and General Practice nursing
Special Interests
Newborn care
Helping new mothers
Minor procedures
Most days she can tell the difference between her identical twin boys
Life long explorer and caravan traveller
Obsessed with and devoted to her Spoodle dog Bella
Partial to a good Margret River vino
Vicki Halliday
Registered Nurse
Diploma of Nursing at Royal Tunbridge Wells
Nurse Immunisation Course – Vaccination Training through South Australia Health
30 years experience in Nursing in California and the UK
General Practice Nursing for 15 years
Paediatrics
Raised three strong girls, who have all set out on their own paths
Now raises Poppy, her black Labrador
Loves the Beach
Dr Jane Ralls
General Practitioner/Obstetrician
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Newcastle of Tyne in England
Member of the Royal College of GPs
Diploma of Community Child Health
30 years experience as a GP in Perth after completing GP training in the UK
10 years experience in Women’s Health specialising in perinatal support and Postnatal Depression
Parenting support
Improvement of mental health at all stages of life
Babies and small children
Breastfeeding
Mother of two gorgeous young adults
Social Justice advocate, especially First Nations justice and climate change
Finds refuge in the WA bush, volunteers on country for Bush Heritage Australia
Swims and does yoga to maintain her sanity!
Dr Nicoli Cox
General Practitioner
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Western Australia
FPAA Certificate in Reproductive and Sexual Health
Completed the Sydney Child Health Program from Sydney Children’s Hospital Network
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Fellowship
Paediatric Emergency Department experience at Joondalup, Midland and Armadale hospitals
Paediatric health
Pregnancy and postnatal care
Human and fur mum
Pilates enthusiast
Avid gardener
Loves experiencing new cultures via travel
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