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We've collected the official stats for the top Australian baby boy and girl names in 2011. Here are the 100 most popular names for each gender.
Once labour is underway, the positions you decide to take will certainly have an effect on your comfort level.
Two Dutch doctors came up with the term ‘wonder weeks’ to describe the developmental leaps made in the first 20 months of life. Each one leads to exciting new skills.
A sleeping routine for your toddler doesn't need to be treated as a military-precise regimen, but can be a positive cornerstone for a healthy lifestyle.
Working mothers talk about how they are unfavorably judged for pursuing a career, but stay-at-home-mums are equally stigmatised.
Being a dad is a tough job, but it can be one of the most rewarding a man will have. Fathers can really be one of the greatest positive influences in a child's life.
Anni Taylor Little Hannah drowned in her backyard pool in October 2007. Her mum Katherine tells of the devastation that followed and why she has started Hannah’s Foundation for families of drowning victims.
Joshua Gans Joshua Gans seems like a regular family bloke till you look at the way he has brought up his three kids. The economics professor applied economic principles to his child rearing.
Empty threats are often blurted out by parents in the heat of the moment, when frustration with our children trumps all else. Kylie Orr revisits some of the pearlers she's come out with, and a few classics from years gone by.
A 20-year-old back-up dancer for the Wiggles will become the group's first female member, as part of a major line-up change.
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Before you get pregnant, you might have all the boxes ticked - with your career, home and travel plans all sorted - or you could be the ' let's just see what happens' type. No matter what your style, it can help to think about the emotional aspects of parenthood.
Essential Baby editor Amber Robinson comments on the controversial Time cover, saying that enough is enough; mums should be able to parent without judgement.
As any parent knows, getting kids to eat their vegies can be a real battle of wills. But by injecting some fun into the vegetable experience, you might just get your little ones munching on their greens after all.
Keep track of your pregnancy with the Essential Baby Weekly Guide to Pregnancy app! The app shows your baby's weekly growth, gives handy tips, has a contraction timer and lots more - and it's FREE from iTunes.
Chris Hemsworth has said fatherhood is fantastic, despite being starved of sleep - and that he's learning Spanish so in the future he can take part in conversations with his wife and daughter.
Research indicates that up to 80 per cent of pregnant women get morning sickness in pregnancy. You might feel sick and vomit - and get a few other not-so-fun side effects of pregnancy, too. The good news is there are ways to help ease the nausea.
Tell us what it means to be a mum for your chance to win a grand prize valued at $5000, courtesy of Virgin Money.
So you've been told you're going to be a dad. You might think there's nothing you can do just yet, but it's never too early to start bonding with your baby.
You could win one of 5 invitation packs & party kits for your next party.
Cheeky Britches would like to offer our Essential Baby readers a $10 gift voucher.
Keep mum or yourself pampered all year round – not just Mother’s Day! Enter now to win!
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We are giving you the chance to win one of three Goal and Reward Chart Packs from Elfie Love.
Tell us what it means to be a mum for your chance to win a grand prize valued at $5000, courtesy of Virgin Money.
MIDA is a boys’ fashion brand catering for 1-6 year old boys, and is offering EB members a FREE hat when you spend $50 or more!
My Baby Bundle is an on-line store where you can find everything you need for your little bundle and more!
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