Led by Professor Stuart Dalziel, Cure Kids Chair of Child Health Research, the study found there was no evidence that using paracetamol or ibuprofen as needed during a baby’s first year is associated with an increased risk of eczema or bronchiolitis by age one.

These findings provide important reassurance that both medications are safe, and parents and health professionals can feel confident using either when required.

The published report can be found here.