Newborn

6:35AM Thursday Mar 11, 2010

Billion dollar baby

Helen Signy Marketing to toddlers is big business. The niche market of newborns to three-year-olds is booming, with toys and educational materials developed for this sector now a $20 billion global industry.

Has a midwife made you cry?

Not all midwives are created equal. I’ve had some amazing midwives throughout my three pregnancies. And I’ve had some shockers.

Find a nanny you can rely on

Search Australia’s largest source of child care with over 48,000 profiles of nannies & babysitters. It’s easy and it really works!

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is often a real challenge mothers face with their newborns. Find out information and advice.

Essential Baby member Bronwyn with son Cooper.

Cooper's story

When Cooper came into our world it changed everything. It turned our world upside down, it changed us, it changed our family.

Weekly guide to your pregnancy

Find out what changes are happening to your body and see how your baby is developing each week of your pregnancy.

New child restraint laws FAQ

Read our frequently asked questions to find out more about the introduction of new national child restraint laws for 0-7 year olds.

Planning for the first six weeks of a baby's life

They're a hugely unsettling time, so a little planning will go a long way.

'Breast is best' support

Mothers will be encouraged to feed their babies only breast milk for the first six months as part of an ambitious new national breastfeeding policy.

Your child's art - cherish or chuck?

Every night we go through the same charade of getting the girls bathed and dressed for bed. Putting kids to bed is one of those exercises that seems to get harder the more you practice it. A lot like golf, only far less fun.

Public or Private Hospital?

I could be out of pocket by going private – money that I could otherwise use for my maternity leave. Is it really worth that cost or should I think about going public instead?

Sweet Chilli lamb salad

This tasty salad can be on the table in just 20 minutes. Make sure you use a mild sweet chilli sauce for the kids (some brands are hotter than others.)