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Are Norwegian breasts better?
AUSTRALIAN BREASTFEEDING ASSOCIATION 11 Aug |
Whether they look better in a bikini is debatable. However, when it comes to their practical use, Norwegian breasts are beating Australian ones hands down. Over 90% of Norwegian mothers breastfeed their babies at 3 months of age, but only 64% of Australians do so.
Breastfed bubs' expansive tastes
LOUISE HALL 29 Jul |
The food a mother eats can flavour her breast milk in just minutes and can last for up to eight hours, new research shows. And a variety of flavours in breast milk could make a baby more accepting of new flavours when they start to eat solid foods.
Baby smiles addictive
KATE BENSON 9 Jul |
Mothers get a high similar to taking cocaine when they look at their own smiling baby, which may explain why those with drug addictions can neglect their own infants, a study has found.
Job security crucial not money
ADELE HORIN 7 Jul |
A national paid maternity leave scheme will make little difference to women's willingness to return to work after having a baby, according to a new study.
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Raising eco-babies
The way we live, eat, drink, travel, shop, communicate and live our lives affects our eco-footprint. These days everyone is being urged to make changes to their lifestyles to reduce the impact we have on the Earth. Raising babies and children are among the most important things we will do in a lifetime, and doing it as environmentally friendly as possible, may be the most important thing we can do for their future.
Five tips for the new Dad
So, you’re a new Dad. No doubt you are well prepared and have read a lot of parenting books... hmm I didn’t think so! Read five key tips here to help you, and your partner, with your new arrival.
Cats and bubs
Many people are naturally concerned about how the arrival of a bub will affect the behaviour of their cat. The good news is that cats and babies can live very happily together provided you plan well in advance and respect the needs of your cat.
Congrats it's a $500,000 bill!
Giving birth to a bundle of joy need not be the catalyst for a bundle of debt if you use our six-step strategy.
