Child privacy: where do you draw the line?

Amity Dry With the rise of ‘Mummy bloggers,’ Twitter and Facebook we are all sharing stories and pictures of our offspring more than ever - but i it dangerous?

Q&A with Ann Paton from Tresillian

Staff writers When we recently hosted the EB mums morning tea, we asked Ann from Tresillian to share some of her knowledge and answer some questions our mums may have had on the day and here is what our mums were most concerned about.

Baby's first month: development, medical and sleep

Brooke Wells Congratulations you have a brand new addition to your family! Whether it is your first or fifth plenty of Mums can't remember exactly what's it's like to have newborn, so find out about baby's first month on Essential Baby.

New push for baby seat fix

Barry Park A review of infant restraints might bring benefits and problems.

Mums air dirty laundry and have hit on their hands

Nicole Brady The newest arrival on the parenting shelves began, of course, with a status update on facebook New mother Bunny Banyai wrote.

Is it time your baby saw a chiropractor?

Rebecca Martin Treating infants is relatively new in chiropractic terms, but the practice is growing in popularity. The big question is: does it work?

When mothers have support, breastfed babies thrive

Tara Moss The decision about how to feed a new baby is often unnecessarily fraught.

Invisible cord

Geoff Maslen The bond between a mother and a breastfeeding baby is the subject of a research project

New DVD helps mums establish breastfeeding

Staff writers New mums struggling with breastfeeding basics have a new tool at their disposal – a visual how-to created by lactation consultant, registered nurse and midwife Kate Hale.

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Should you circumcise your child?

Hygiene, looks, STIs, trauma and sexual pleasure. Luke Malone looks at the pros and cons of circumcision.

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Nutrition – what your baby needs

No matter how much new information researchers discover about infant nutrition, the fact remains that breast milk has always been, and will continue to be, the perfect way to feed babies.

Mealtimes with young children

Karen Hardy Mealtimes with young children can be a challenging part of parenthood, but they can also be a source of immense joy, fun and satisfaction.

Baby games - how to play with your baby

Brooke Tasovac Lots of parenting books advise parents that they should be engaging their babies in all different kinds of play. Here are some simple ideas for you to try at home.

A first birthday party

Leearne Hynes Organising any party can be loads of fun but when it came to organising my son’s first birthday party, I was beyond excited.

Child car seat review: SWiSH air convertible booster seat from Safety 1st

It can take the skills of a structural engineer and the fortitude of an amateur wrestler to install a new car seat. Eleanor James explains why the Safety 1st SWiSH air convertible booster seat is worth entrusting with your time, money, and your child’s safety.

Target new baby essentials - bringing baby home

Target new baby essentials - bringing baby home has never been easier with these new baby must-haves from Target.

Little Giraffe at The Baby Closet - MEMBER OFFER!

Parents everywhere have fallen in love with Little Giraffe's incredibly soft, ultra plush products and we are offering Essential Baby Members a free gift when you spend $150 or more!

Baby Clothing Checklist - Summer baby

Amity Dry Buying clothes and dressing up your new baby is one of life's true pleasures for most mums. Here are the basics you should buy in the lead up to your babies birth.