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Does the amount of eggs and peanuts a mother eats during pregnancy and breastfeeding have an influence on whether her baby will develop an egg or peanut food allergy?

Research shows at least a third of newborns receive formula in hospital, a practice shown to be associated with an increased risk of cow’s milk allergy.

Can baby’s early movements predict learning difficulties later in childhood?

Research within this theme is exploring what it takes to help a child flourish and develop resilience as well as investigating long-term impacts on mental and physical health from childhood experience.

Breastfeeding and Eating Nuts and Eggs for Infant Tolerance

Comparing gut bacteria in newborns from around the world.

ORIGINS sub-projects are investigating the best way to provide support to new parents and their influence on the health and development of their offspring.

ORIGINS sub-projects that are currently inactive

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In an Australian-first study, researchers at The Kids Research Institute Australia are investigating the effects of COVID-19 on the wellbeing of more than 2,000 families in the northern suburbs of Perth, measuring their perceived stress, financial hardship and family functioning during the pandemic.