Stages of Development more articles
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.
Caring for Baby more articles
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?
Breastfeeding more articles
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.
Health more articles
The cut
Should you circumcise your child?
Hygiene, looks, STIs, trauma and sexual pleasure. Luke Malone looks at the pros and cons of circumcision.
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.
Education & Play more articles
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.
Baby Products more articles
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.
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.
Announce your Baby's Birth
Congratulations on the birth of your little bundle of joy. We hope you enjoy this special time together! EB will help you share the news with friends and family, click here to enter the details of your new family member.
Newsletter
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.
Photos
12 celebrities who love breastfeeding
In honour of World Breastfeeding Week we feature 12 celebrities who support the 'breast is best' message.




