Baby Development
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.
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.
More than baby talk: Why you need to learn to speak 'parentese'
It will help your baby's language development.
Not just wind: the truth about those adorable newborn baby smiles
There have long been signs that newborn smiles could signal positive emotions.
Yes my baby is 'tiny', but please don't say these things to me
One mum's experience after her daughter was diagnosed with IUGR (Intrauterine Growth Restriction).
My baby walked early, will she be a genius?
The short answer is no.
Breastfeeding
Building blocks to breastfeeding
During your third trimester, consider taking some simple steps to set the scene for for your breastfeeding journey.
Snipping an infant's 'tongue tie' can improve breastfeeding. But is the surgery being overused?
With surgery rates for tongue tie in babies soaring, some hard questions need to be asked.
Life with a Baby
What I want my friend who just had her first baby to know about parenting
Here's some advice that's harder to find in books.
Mum, I finally understand what I put you through
It took nearly 40 years, but now I have some understanding of what you did for me.
'Baby on Board' car safety sign embodies the enduring terror of parenthood
What does the iconic safety sign actually tell us?
Baby Care
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.
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.
Why this popular baby gift may pose a danger to infants
They've been touted as a safe alternative to bassinet - but are they safe.
Does my baby have colic?
Babies who cry excessively are often diagnosed with colic. So what exactly is it and why does it cause so much crying?
Everything you need to know about your baby's poo, and then some!
Prior to having children, most of us would cringe at the thought of discussing defecation in any great detail.
Six reasons why your baby won’t stop crying
Wouldn't parenting be so much easier if babies could talk and tell us why they’re wailing?
Baby Sleep
We asked five experts: should we nap during the day?
Find out what the verdict is from sleep experts on day naps.
Baby not sleeping through the night? Try this
A new study suggests that it might be worth giving your bub a little extra tummy time during the day.
Toddlers should sleep in a cot until age three, study finds
Young children enjoy the security of a cot, resulting in better sleep patterns, study finds.
Parenting style the new front in culture wars
An ideological battle over controlled crying has created unprecedented anxiety among parents and given rise to a new industry of costly consultants.
Are DNA tests more art than science?
In the end, DNA tests could be seen as a pricey way to confirm what you probably already know.
My husband and I don't sleep in the same bed anymore
If you had told me a few years ago that my husband and I would forgo sleeping in the same room, I would have told you you were lying.
Baby Food
Coles dinosaur pasta is now officially extinct
The popular line's deletion from supermarket shelves has left many parents and kids dismayed.
Here’s what you can do to promote your formula-fed baby’s healthy growth
How you feed your baby is a personal choice. When it comes to formula feeding, this is what experts recommend.
Guidelines on how to feed your baby are shifting... again
Once, allergenic foods were avoided, now they are recommended within the first year.
Baby Health
Babies should be exposed to no screens in the first year of life, new guidelines state
The World Health Organisation issued strict new guidelines on one of the most anxiety-producing issues of 21st Century family life: How much should parents resort to videos and online games to entertain, educate or simply distract their young children?
Gene therapy rids infants of 'bubble boy' immune disease symptoms
After decades of painstaking research and heartbreaking setbacks, the treatment appears to have cured an "incurable" genetic disorder with no side effects.
Jimmy and Tori Rees update fans on baby Mack's condition
"Mack you are a true fighter," wrote Tori about her 7-week-old, who had "30 people working on him" after a tongue tie procedure.
The 'snot sucker' and more: how to clear a baby's blocked nose
Here's the lowdown on which products are safe - and the most effective - for congested babies.
Jimmy Rees withdraws from DWTS amid baby son's health emergency
Giggle and Hoot host Jimmy Rees has withdrawn from his stint on Dancing With the Stars after his baby son Mack suffered complications from a medical procedure last Friday.
Two babies too young to be vaccinated infected with measles in Sydney
Two babies, too young to be vaccinated, have contracted measles in Sydney, as NSW is on track to record its highest rate of measles in five years.
Education & Play
Teaching manners: More than please and thank you
When is the right time to teach manners to children?
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.
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.
Let your kids put the latest Fisher-Price toys to the test
Nobody knows more about engaging kids through play than Fisher-Price.
Free baby playgroup to benefit infants and their carers
Playgroup NSW membership is now free for a year, for anyone with an infant under 12 months of age.
The song created just to make your baby gloriously happy
Does it work for your baby?
Baby Products
Sick of baby photos in your Facebook feed? There's now a plugin to remove them
'Baby Blocker' was created by a condom company for people who are sick of babies dominating their social media feed.
IKEA recalls Sundvik baby change table due to fall risk
IKEA urges all customers to immediately cease use of the table until safety fittings are installed.
ACCC investigating reports of US baby deaths in Fisher-Price sleeper
The babies all died after rolling over while in the Rock 'n Play sleeper, which is available for sale in Australia.