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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...

...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 

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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

(08) 9387 2844

Illawarra Medical Centre

A Northern Suburbs General Practice with a Paediatric focus.

229 Illawarra Cres S, Ballajura WA 6066

(08) 9208 6400

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 GP at Baby Steps Health Centre

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, GP at Baby Steps Health Centre

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 GP at Baby Steps Health Centre

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

GP Dr Georgianna Stanton at Baby Steps Health Centre

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​

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

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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 Jan Ralls at Baby Steps Health Centre

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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Meetings are held several times a year, or at the request of Baby Steps for specific clinical advice. It is lead by a chairperson and educational coordinator, elected by the group of participating health practitioners.

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If you’re looking for support, contact our Practice Manager Michelle Bredemeyer
pm@babystepshealth.com.au
08 9387 2844