Immunisation, fever and pain relief

Find out the benefits and risks involved with protecting your child from harmful diseases.

3D ultrasounds at a whole new level

Babyology Pioneer of the 3D ultrasound technology, Dr Bernard Benoit of Monaco's Princess Grace Hospital, has recently developed new 3D imaging software that shows the foetus in incredible detail.

Headaches in young children

Learn how to recognise if your child has a headache, and how you can make your child feel better.

Bed-sharing increases SIDS rate five-fold

Sharing a bed with an infant carries a five-fold increase in the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), a new study reveals.

The accidental attachment parent

Jasmine Homer "Attachment parenting has set me up for ... well, I'm not going to say failure, but for a very difficult time," says one mum.

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Experts say no to baby teaching products

MARIKA DOBBIN A product that says it can teach babies to read from three months is being used in Australia, despite its makers being prosecuted for misleading claims in the United States.

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Every breastfeed is a success

PINKY MCKAY However long you breastfeed or how much breast-milk you are able to give your baby, this magic potion made by mums is like medicine.

Does your baby really need night feeds?

PINKY MCKAY There's a lot of conflicting advice about when to stop night time breastfeeds. Pinky McKay explains why extending these nocturnal feeds is a good idea - for both mum and baby.

Cafe chides mother for 'offence to humanity'

LEESHA MCKENNY A Sydney cafe is facing a breastfeeding backlash after a nursing mother was told to stop, with staff saying breastfeeding in public is ''disgusting'' and ''an offence to humanity''.

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Into the mouths of babes

Caroline Baum It was only a matter of time before the idea of gourmet baby food caught on in Australia. The surprise is that it took a non-parent and fine-dining chef to come up with the concept.

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First tastes on film a hit

INGA TING A short film has captured children trying a range of foods for the first time, with some very funny - and sweet - results.

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Baby formula recall group criticised

Melissa Davey and Melanie Mahoney A senior paediatrician has described a campaign to have a popular baby formula pulled from shelves as unfounded and alarming.

Coalition refused to allow MP to return home to sick daughter

Jonathan Swan Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has been campaigning to improve his image among women, so why was a mother's request denied?

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Twins home in time for special day

MELISSA DAVEY It was surprise enough for Arlene Gorey when, just seven weeks pregnant, she found out she was having twins. But it was an even bigger shock when they entered the world at just 27 weeks gestation.

Cleft lip and palate in babies

Melody McCabe and Melanie Mahoney It's estimated that about one in every 1000 babies is born with a cleft lip, and one in every 2500 babies with a cleft palate. One mum shares her story.

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App Review: NAN Toddler Talk

Staff Writers Ever wondered what your toddler is trying to tell you with their babbles and squeals?

Decoding baby babble

Amity Dry While a happy baby babbling is easy to listen to, an upset baby trying to communicate can be one of the most frustrating and upsetting experiences of new motherhood. How do you know which cries mean what?

When your child should learn to swim

Tanya Ryan-Segger Swimming classes teach children - and their parents - about safe water habits, even from a very young age.

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'I love sluts' baby clothing

JERRIE DEMASI Sexual slogans on infant bodysuits for sale in Australia has outraged parents and experts.

Onesies for a good cause

Livia Gamble Baby clothing label Marquise has joined forces with some of fashion's finest to raise money for Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick.

Affordable nursery art

Babyology There’s nothing like a little affordable artwork to add spark to a room.