ITP in Kids Series: ITP and Toddlers

When a toddler is diagnosed with Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP), everyday bumps and bruises can feel overwhelming. In this episode of Beyond the Count, host Danielle Boyle speaks with Associate Professor Dr Chris Barnes, Paediatric Haematologist at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne and Medical Advisor to ITP Australia and New Zealand. Together, they explore how ITP presents in children under five, why spontaneous remission is common, and what parents should watch for when it comes to bleeding and head knocks.The conversation also covers practical tips for balancing safety with letting kids be kids, preparing daycare and playgroup staff with the correct information, and knowing when to worry versus when to relax. This episode offers clarity, reassurance, and expert guidance to help families navigate the early months of ITP with confidence.Support the showThanks for listening to Beyond the CountFor more information, resources and lived experiences about Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP), visit ITPANZ.org.au.📱 Follow us on social media:Instagram: @ITP_ANZFacebook: facebook.com/ITPANZ LinkedIn: ITP Australia & New ZealandYouTube: @ITPANZ🎧 Subscribe to Beyond the Count on your preferred podcast platform so you never miss an episode.Do you have feedback or a story to share? We’d love to hear from you. Get in touch at [email protected]