Many parents have misconceptions about the weight of their children, and often can't identify when they are obese, a Murdoch Childrens Research Institute study has found.

Hypoallergenic baby formula does not reduce a baby's risk of developing allergies in later life, a Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, The University of Melbourne and John Hunter Children's Hospital study has found.

Researchers at Murdoch Childrens Research Institute have discovered that toddlers who later go on to be diagnosed with autism use fewer gestures, in findings that may revolutionise the way in which autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is screened.