Stages of Development more articles
Your baby’s developmental roadmap
JODIE BENVENISTE Caring for your new baby can feel like driving along a dark highway without a GPS: you know your destination – a happy, healthy human being – but you’re not sure whether you’re heading in the right direction.
Winner or not, all babies are beautiful
LETITIA ROWLANDS As the 2014 Bonds Baby Search gets under way parents are urged to have fun, but not take the competition too seriously.
The illusion that makes your youngest child appear smaller
LETITIA ROWLANDS When a new baby arrives in the family, your older child appears to get taller overnight. But has your toddler really gone through a sudden growth spurt or is at all an illusion?
Caring for Baby more articles
Weaning a toddler off a dummy: a 15-day plan
Nicole Villalpando Weaning your child off the dummy can be a traumatic experience for both of you. Here are some tips to help you through.
Siblings and best of friends
KIRAN CHUG I know we'll have some tense moments. I know there will be arguments. But I also know these two will always have this most beautiful bond.
Arion and Peleh take out Bonds title
Melanie Mahoney Like most mums, Louise Schmuelly always thought her babies were adorable. This week, the Bonds Baby Search judges agreed with her.
Breastfeeding more articles
Mum sentenced to 20 years for breastfeeding death
A judge has sentenced a woman to 20 years in prison for killing her daughter with an overdose of morphine delivered through her breast milk.
12 things you need to know about breastfeeding before you give birth
VICTORIA BIRCH While every woman's breastfeeding journey is different, many hurdles are shared. Knowing what to expect will enable you to make informed decisions if - or when - you meet challenges along the way. Here are 12 things to think about before you have have the baby.
Mum with 'insane' pumping skills breaks world record
Melanie Mahoney She may have had a hard time breastfeeding her own four kids, but Amelia Boomker has helped feed thousands of other people’s babies.
Baby Sleep more articles
Rescue dog Zoey and BFF Jasper star in adorable pics
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Photographer, self-professed "crazy dog lady" and mum Grace Chon takes photos of rescue dog Zoey and her 10-month-old son Jasper together. The results are just too cute. See more on Instagram @thegracechon.
Parenting all night? You've got to be joking
LETITIA ROWLANDS Parenting sometimes requires a good sense of humour - particularly if it involves staying awake all night long.
Baby sleep: what's working for us
KIRAN CHUG I always thought this kind of thing wasn't for me - or for us. However, with Jasmin, I honestly couldn't see any other way of making things change.
Baby Food more articles
Video: Baby tries salt and vinegar chips for the first time
Melanie Mahoney Kids can have some very funny reactions when trying new foods – and little Sadie’s first experience with salt and vinegar flavoured chips is pretty darn cute.
Beef & vegie pasta salad
This recipe can be changed to suit your child's developmental stage - you can make it silky smooth, lumpy, finger food or suitable for toddlers.
Roast lamb & vegie roast with potato wedges
Iron-rich foods are recommended as first foods at around six months. This recipe will be a hit with your little one!
Baby Health more articles
Asphyxia link another piece of the SIDS puzzle
LETITIA ROWLANDS An Australian study has uncovered information which could lead to a better understanding of why babies die from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
Experts concerned over whooping cough mutation
LUCY CARROLL A study has found that the bacteria that causes whooping cough has mutated, making it more important than ever before that babies are immunised to help prevent exposure from those whose vaccines have worn off.
Dear parents: you are being lied to about vaccines
Jennifer Raff The people who claim to be acting in the best interests of your children are putting their health and even lives at risk by rejecting immunisations.
Education & Play more articles
Man devastated by fiance's faked quintuplet pregnancy
Melanie Mahoney A woman has duped her boyfriend, friends and well-meaning strangers into believing she was going to have quintuplets until arriving at hospital to supposedly give birth.
Clean start for thousands of babies' bottoms, thanks to kindness of strangers
Letitia Rowlands The inspirational team at The Nappy Collective are thrilled with the total number of nappies collected during their most recent drive.
Video: Baby starts his day with a dance party
Melanie Mahoney Few people start their day the same way this little guy does – dancing, smiling, and generally having an awesome time.
Baby Products
Itchibubs: clothes for babies and toddlers with eczema
Babyology Parents of children who suffer from eczema will know only too well the scratching that occurs around the clock. A new clothing range aims to help make everyone more comfortable.
New Kate Spade baby bag designs
Babyology Don’t adjust your screen: this bright beauty is coming to you in full colour.
The ultimate travel stroller: the Mountain Buggy nano
Marion Turner We tried the Mountain Buggy nano and give it an enthusiastic thumbs up. As the ultimate travel stroller, it's practical, has great features, and looks fab, too.
Tools
Baby Growth Chart
Check your baby's length and weight for their age against the World Health Organization's standard growth charts for children aged 0-3 years.
Your Breastfeeding Diary
This chart will help you keep track of your baby’s feeds and nappies throughout the day and night so you don't have to remember when the last feed was.
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Baby's First Year Guide
This monthly guide to your baby's first year covers development, sleeping, baby care, immunisation reminders, feeding and more.
Forums
Birth to six months
Congratulations on your new baby! There are lots of useful tips and information to be found here, and it is a great place to ask those questions that crop up through these early months.
Six months to 12 months
First foods, crawling, words. This next six months includes plenty of new things - you will find advice, tips and questions answered in this forum.
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Celebrity parents and their kids
Keep up to date with celebrities and their babies and toddlers with our photo gallery, updated regularly. We choose not to publish paparazzi shots of these famous families.
