Baby Information & Articles

Why do babies point? Researchers may have the answer

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The nursery chair sending mums off their rocker

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Your baby's sleep matters to your health.

New mothers are taught to feed, but sleep is as important for both of you

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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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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).

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Breast-feeding a 3.5-year-old isn't creepy, it's hilarious

Before I had kids, I had no idea breast-feeding was controversial.

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Common things you probably didn't know about breastfeeding

#1 - it's a skill.

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Snipping an infant's 'tongue tie' can improve breastfeeding. But is the surgery being overused?

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I didn't want to breast-feed, but weaning is breaking my heart

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The painful condition affecting one in five Aussie mums

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The nursery chair sending mums off their rocker

You'll soon see why.

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New mothers are taught to feed, but sleep is as important for both of you

It's time to take occupational fatigue seriously in the domestic workplace, says a Melbourne expert.

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What would you tell your younger self about having kids?

The transition from a child-free life to parenthood is one of the biggest we make.

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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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Beware the teething trap. Many products don't work, and can even be dangerous

Teething can be a difficult time, but it will eventually pass.

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Babies should be exposed to no screens in the first year of life, new guidelines state

The World Health Organisation issued strict new guidelines on one of the most anxiety-producing issues of 21st Century family life: How much should parents resort to videos and online games to entertain, educate or simply distract their young children?

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Two-year-old Gael Jesus Pino Alva, seen here with his mother Giannina Alva, is one of eight babies with "bubble boy ...

Gene therapy rids infants of 'bubble boy' immune disease symptoms

After decades of painstaking research and heartbreaking setbacks, the treatment appears to have cured an "incurable" genetic disorder with no side effects.

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Jimmy and Tori Rees update fans on baby Mack's condition

"Mack you are a true fighter," wrote Tori about her 7-week-old, who had "30 people working on him" after a tongue tie procedure.

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The 'snot sucker' and more: how to clear a baby's blocked nose

Here's the lowdown on which products are safe - and the most effective - for congested babies.

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Jimmy Rees and wife Tori after welcoming twin boys Mack and Vinny.

Jimmy Rees withdraws from DWTS amid baby son's health emergency

Giggle and Hoot host Jimmy Rees has withdrawn from his stint on Dancing With the Stars after his baby son Mack suffered complications from a medical procedure last Friday.

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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.