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'The four words that changed my entire approach to motherhood'

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Why new mums need to be educated about this breastfeeding condition

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'Stop co-sleeping and save your marriage': US psychologist's desperate plea

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Babies as young as six months can show empathy for victims, study finds

It was previously thought babies developed empathy after the age of one.

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Why do babies point? Researchers may have the answer

It's the first time researchers have unlocked this key concept in child development.

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The six-month-old walking her way into the Guinness Book of World Records - literally

At just six months old Freya Minter is taking the concept of baby steps to a whole other level.

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Look who's listening: Babies recognise words at just three days old, study reveals

The ability to pick out words from language starts in the very first days of life.

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More than baby talk: Why you need to learn to speak 'parentese'

It will help your baby's language development.

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Not just wind: the truth about those adorable newborn baby smiles

There have long been signs that newborn smiles could signal positive emotions.

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Why new mums need to be educated about this breastfeeding condition

"I just felt so sad."

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Breastfeeding model Mara Martin is the star of New York Fashion Week

Renowned fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff is being applauded for booking the model.

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Step away from the cookie jar: no scientific evidence cookies work for lactation

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How your breast milk can help your baby tell the time

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Mourning the last bag of breast milk, long after my kids outgrew breastfeeding

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'It's hard not to feel like a lesser mum' - Anna Paquin's heartbreak over breastfeeding

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'The four words that changed my entire approach to motherhood'

Ashley Gibson's husband uttered four words in the delivery room that completely changed her perspective - and they might just change yours, too.

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'Stop co-sleeping and save your marriage': US psychologist's desperate plea

'Your marriage comes first. Pull yourselves back from the brink. It's not too late.'

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Life with triplets: 'We just went into survival mode'

Waking 10 times a night, 40 nappy changes a day, 12 hours of feeding. Welcome to the world of triplet mum Emily Murray.

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Horror of trimming a newborn's nails

You quickly learn as a parent: What works for a while won’t work forever.

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The inter-connected 'smart nappy' that will tell you when your baby needs a change

Call it the Internet of Pee.

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Huggies US puts dads on nappy boxes for first time

Nappies are finally a dad thing.

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Premature baby in incubator with mothers hands. Image: Alamy.

New sensors monitor sick babies without wires blocking hugs

U.S. researchers have created tiny skin-like wires so it will be much easier for parents to interact with their babies.

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Parental guidance: 'artificial intelligence' used to rate babysitters based on their social media history

A start-up that requires prospective babysitters to hand over their social media accounts says it uses “advanced artificial intelligence” to assess candidates.

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Why this popular baby gift may pose a danger to infants

They've been touted as a safe alternative to bassinet - but are they safe.

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One simple trick saved us hours each week

Got a smartphone with a timer? Then you've got all you need to nail toddler bedtime with precision.

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The myth of 'sleeping through the night:' what parents should know

Being sleep deprived is awful, but newborns shouldn't actually sleep through the night.

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We asked five experts: should we nap during the day?

Find out what the verdict is from sleep experts on day naps.

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Baby not sleeping much during the night? Why not try this.

Baby not sleeping through the night? Try this

A new study suggests that it might be worth giving your bub a little extra tummy time during the day.

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Toddlers should sleep in a cot until age three, study finds

Young children enjoy the security of a cot, resulting in better sleep patterns, study finds.

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Robin Barker laments the judgmental element that marks discussions of sleeping strategies.

Parenting style the new front in culture wars

An ideological battle over controlled crying has created unprecedented anxiety among parents and given rise to a new industry of costly consultants.

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No, this is not an acceptable way to get your child to eat

Imagine having something you love and cherish, something that provides you with security and comfort trashed in front of your eyes. Sound unnecessary and upsetting? Well, for some parents it's clearly not, especially if it means their child will eat.

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Coles dinosaur pasta is now officially extinct

The popular line's deletion from supermarket shelves has left many parents and kids dismayed.

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Here’s what you can do to promote your formula-fed baby’s healthy growth

How you feed your baby is a personal choice. When it comes to formula feeding, this is what experts recommend.

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Angela MartÃnez holds her son Uriel as they walk in a park in Granada. Uriel's body is covered in hair due to taking a ...

Drug mix-up leads to 'werewolf syndrome'

The children who took the mislabeled medicine, some of them babies, began growing hair all over their bodies.

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What is the average size of a newborn baby in Australia?

How big or small a baby is can be a source of worry for new parents. So what's average and what's the range of healthy sizes for a newborn baby?

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How to accurately take your child's temperature

CHOICE has issued a handy list of dos and don'ts when it come to getting an accurate reading from your thermometer.

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How I survived my daughter's colicky infancy

I had the unhappiest baby on the block.

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Brothers London and Scout Davern both have Pierre Robin Syndrome.

When 'home away from home' is the perfect medicine for sick kids

Nicole Davern says staying at RMH helped keep things as "normal" as possible for the family when her two sons require hospital treatment.

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Pip Lowdon and 10-week-old daughter Frankie.

They're trying to protect their babies, yet they're accused of being 'over the top'

The question of how to deal with visitors has long been one parents agonise over. But the angst has worsened as Australia’s anti-vaxx movement grows louder.

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Teaching manners: More than please and thank you

When is the right time to teach manners to children?

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Pay attention dads - you can help your baby learn faster

Paternal engagement in those early months of life can create new pathways for cognitive development, says a new study.

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Adorable exchange as deaf grandma teaches deaf baby to sign

There is always something so beautiful about babies with special connections to their older family members. But what Aria McMahon has with her grandmother Pamela is pure magic.