Formula feeding: the basics

Whether you choose to bottle feed, or need to use an occasional bottle, here are some handy hints to make it enjoyable - and safe - for you and your baby.

Teething: the basics

Babies can get their first tooth anywhere between three to 15 months, but commonly between four to nine months. Here's what to look for and how to help soothe your child.

Four steps for basic first aid

Knowing what to do in an emergency situation can make all the difference. It's recommended that all parents complete a first aid course with an organisation like St. John’s Ambulance or the Red Cross.

Blue and pink, puppies and kittens: baby gender lines

Moata Tamaira I've discovered that puppies are for boys, cats are for girls, and ducks and giraffes are gender Switzerland. But why?

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10 true things about the first year of parenthood

Karyn Thurston These are the words I wish I'd read before jumping headlong into mummyhood with my books and my ideals and my high horses. They're flawed, and they aren't all pretty, but they're hard-won and honest and as true as I can get them.

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Mother kicked out of court for breastfeeding

LETITIA ROWLANDS A US courtroom has become the latest place a breastfeeding mother has been asked to leave, despite laws setting out a woman's the right to breastfeed in public.

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Would $300 be enough to make you breastfeed?

Jo Hartley A new scheme hopes to lift low breastfeeding rates in the UK by providing food vouchers for women who breastfeed. But is 'breastfeeding for pay' a good idea?

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Advisory Committee on Infant Formula Marketing scrapped

Staff writers with SMH Massive cuts under the federal government's present public service jobs freeze.

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First vege puree

Root vegetables have a naturally sweet taste so are perfect for puree baby food.

Avocado and banana puree

Raw fruits are best since none of the nutrients are lost in cooking. You can combine two different fruits together when you make this weaning recipe.

First apple puree

Apples are ideal first fruits as they are easy to digest and unlikely to cause allergies.

Meningococcal baby Finn gives mum priceless Christmas gift

Kathy Sundstrom Sarah Smith has received the best Christmas present she could have hoped for when she got to cuddle her son Finn, who was diagnosed with bacterial meningococcal last month.

Saxon's story: from a skin tag to a rare syndrome

Sandra Sharpham When he was born, Saxon Evans had an extra toe and a skin tag. Little did his family know there was a much more troubling diagnosis in his future.

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Doctors find dandelion growing in baby's ear

Melanie Mahoney Doctors made a shocking discovery when they found a dandelion growing inside 16-month-old’s ear canal.

The iPad Apptivity Seat: just what every newborn needs?

LETITIA ROWLANDS Fisher-Price has released a baby seat which comes complete with a space for an iPad. But is their 'Newborn to Toddler Apptivity' seat the worst toy idea ever?

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Study: winter babies behave better than summer kids

COSIMA MARRINER Summer babies are more likely to struggle with sharing, concentrating, making friends and helping than those born during winter, new research suggests.

Parental anxiety over creating clever kids

RACHEL BROWNE It’s natural for parents to want the best for their children, but current emphasis on cognitive development puts a huge amount of pressure on everyone.

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The Navigator pram from Phil & Teds has automatic brakes

Babyology It’s such a simple concept – to ensure a pram comes to complete stop when both hands are taken off the handle. It’s truly a life-saving idea that’s been brought to reality from one of the world’s most popular pram brands.

Kleynimals: fun, clean keys for babies

Babyology Babies love getting their little gums around keys - but these ones are cleaner and more fun than the set on your key ring.

Angelcare monitors recalled after baby deaths

Melanie Mahoney Angelcare Monitors is recalling 600,000 baby monitors in the US and Canada after the deaths of two babies.