Baby Information & Articles

Newborn baby hiccups linked to brain development

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Aussie baby born with terminal 'twitch' disease so rare, it doesn't have a name

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Dear mama of two under two: You will get through this, I promise

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Newborn baby hiccups linked to brain development

Hiccups might trigger how newborns learn to breathe. But why do adults hiccup?

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Babies as young as six months can show empathy for victims, study finds

It was previously thought babies developed empathy after the age of one.

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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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Mum-to-mum breast-milk sharing on the rise despite risks, new study

Mums are in the dark about safety risks.

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'Anything is possible': Mum pumps milk during marathon

"It was just unbelievable".

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'So angry': new mum livid after mother-in-law ignores baby's milk allergy

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Suzuki 'lactation station' concept car designed for nursing mums

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Breastfeeding made me gain weight, despite the promises

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How breastfeeding is helping me face my long struggle with anorexia

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Dear mama of two under two: You will get through this, I promise

OPINION: I know it is completely overwhelming and chaotic, but hang in there, mama.

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I felt so inadequate as a new mum, until I learned to trust myself

I had to learn to trust the process.

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This simple rule is the best parenting advice I've heard so far

It's simple and it works for many things.

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Baby poo: Everything you ever wanted to know

Here's a simple guide to help you decipher the contents of your baby’s nappies in the first 12 months.

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Horror of trimming a newborn's nails

You quickly learn as a parent: What works for a while won’t work forever.

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The inter-connected 'smart nappy' that will tell you when your baby needs a change

Call it the Internet of Pee.

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Huggies US puts dads on nappy boxes for first time

Nappies are finally a dad thing.

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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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'Sleep training was brutal, but my baby now sleeps for 12 hours'

Aussie mum Serlina decided to call in expert to help them deliver some tough love.

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Photo: Nicola Redhouse, 'hanging by a thread' before going to Sleep School (supplied)

Melbourne mum with postnatal anxiety provides an inside look at sleep school

Nicola Redhouse desperately hoped that by getting her baby to sleep regularly, she would go back to feeling like her old self.

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Mum says miracle $19 'pillow spray' makes baby sleep through the night

The mother-of- four has declared the spray "life-changing".

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6 ways to stop daylight saving derailing your child’s sleep

Daylight savings can often be the beginning of new dramas getting kids to bed. Here's how to make the transition a little smoother.

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Aussie parents drive an extra 1500 kms a year putting their babies to sleep

And let me tell you, it works.

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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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What should young children drink? Mostly milk and water, scientists say

Infants and toddlers should not be given soda, chocolate milk or other sweetened drinks, according to strict new guidelines.

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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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Aussie baby born with terminal 'twitch' disease so rare, it doesn't have a name

Ashana Simpson has two conditions both so incredibly rare, they occur at a rate of just one in every one million people.

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Anthea has ongoing issues as a result of the stroke she suffered as a newborn.

At just six-weeks-old baby Anthea suffered a stroke

"They told us to say our goodbyes".

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Mum's nightmare: baby's 'cold' turns into deadly heart infection

"I couldn't believe that this was happening," said the traumatised mum.

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Common baby products the leading cause of eczema

Mix of fragrances and preservatives trigger allergic reactions.

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Miguel Cervantes and his daughter, Adelaide. Instagram (Kelly Cervantes)

Infantile spasms: what every parent needs to know

When Miguel Cervantes and his wife first found out something was wrong with their daughter, they 'started Googling around about infantile spasms, and it was just terrifying'.

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Baby girl born with rare skin condition - harlequin ichthyosis

'My whole world fell apart': mum opens up about baby girl born with rare skin disorder

Jennie Riley found a way out of the pain and is now helping to educate people about harlequin ichthyosis.

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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.