Baby Development
Not just wind: the truth about those adorable newborn baby smiles
There have long been signs that newborn smiles could signal positive emotions.
Yes my baby is 'tiny', but please don't say these things to me
One mum's experience after her daughter was diagnosed with IUGR (Intrauterine Growth Restriction).
My baby walked early, will she be a genius?
The short answer is no.
Do fathers who exercise have smarter babies?
Research suggest that activity in one generation can impact on the following generation.
Babies prefer 'talking' to other babies over adults
The new study found that babies' faces lit up as they spent longer listening to an infant's vowel sounds than to identical noises by a female adult.
Your one year old can reason like a scientist
Research says so!
Breastfeeding
10 things women worry about when breastfeeding
It's a struggle for many women, but help is at hand.
Another brelfie? Can't you cover up? Rhino under fire for breastfeeding in public
She had the audacity to feed in public!
Life with a Baby
Mental health checklist launched for new parents
The online tool has been designed to help struggling Australian mums and dads.
Memo to spoilt-brat adults who can't abide toddlers in cafes
My kids are humans, too. I'm done with apologising for them.
Now I am a mother, I long for my own, but she is gone
There were so many things I wanted to discuss with her about the emotional changes that happen when you bring a life into the world.
Baby Care
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.
Does my baby have colic?
Babies who cry excessively are often diagnosed with colic. So what exactly is it and why does it cause so much crying?
Everything you need to know about your baby's poo, and then some!
Prior to having children, most of us would cringe at the thought of discussing defecation in any great detail.
Six reasons why your baby won’t stop crying
Wouldn't parenting be so much easier if babies could talk and tell us why they’re wailing?
These behaviours can make your child’s teeth crooked
It’s not just the obvious lollies, sugary drinks and an aversion to brushing that will cause teeth issues for children. Some of the most innocent baby and childhood habits could be jeopardising the position of your child’s impending adult teeth – and paving the path for a crooked future.
The truth about baby wipes: they are for EVERYTHING
Welcome to the club! Now stock up on those baby wipes.
Baby Sleep
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.
Are DNA tests more art than science?
In the end, DNA tests could be seen as a pricey way to confirm what you probably already know.
My husband and I don't sleep in the same bed anymore
If you had told me a few years ago that my husband and I would forgo sleeping in the same room, I would have told you you were lying.
How the switchover to daylight saving time affects our health
The health effects go beyond sleep – and can last two weeks or more. Here's what the research says.
Recall reminder for Medela breast pumps over electric shock fears
Parents are being warned to check any breast pumps you might have stored away in the cupboard and purchased prior to October 2016.
Why you should stop telling new mums to sleep when the baby sleeps
New parents hear this saying over and over and it's time for it to stop.
Baby Food
Why every parent should consider organic food
What do we need to know and understand about eating organic?
Giving your baby solid food early won’t help them sleep better
A new study claims that an early start on solids can help babies sleep – but established research has proven the risks outweigh any benefit.
I shunned fast food - then I had a child
I was bringing my son to McDonald’s for exercise and protein.
Baby Health
How much sugar does a child actually need in a day?
Obesity in Australia is one of the biggest health concerns and, sadly, increasing numbers of children are suffering.
A guide to Prebiotics - the new baby superfood
How do prebiotics and probiotics work and what are the benefits?
9 non-negotiable rules of visiting a newborn
Newborns are delicate creatures. Their mums even more so.
Infection every expectant mother feared 'eradicated' in Australia
Rubella has been all but wiped out across the nation following decades of dedicated vaccination of infants.
Mental health warning for extremely unsettled babies
Researchers find startlingly higher rates of mental health issues in children who experienced severe behavioural problems as infants.
Would you buy a tag that told people not to touch your baby?
While some might see it as overprotective, warding off would-be cuddlers may save small lives.
Education & Play
Teaching manners: More than please and thank you
When is the right time to teach manners to children?
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.
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.
Let your kids put the latest Fisher-Price toys to the test
Nobody knows more about engaging kids through play than Fisher-Price.
Free baby playgroup to benefit infants and their carers
Playgroup NSW membership is now free for a year, for anyone with an infant under 12 months of age.
The song created just to make your baby gloriously happy
Does it work for your baby?
Baby Products
This $12 Kmart pet product will keep your baby cool this summer
Stop by the pet section for this summer baby must-have.
Mums honouring their babies with umbilical stump jewellery
It's not for everybody, but some mums are embracing every part of their child's birth.
Parents warned not to use baby walkers and jolly jumpers
A new campaign says the products are dangerous and not recommended.