Baby's future imagined in cute photo series
A French dad has captured his 3-month-old daughter, June, in a series that shows her in outfits of different professions in order to show the possibilities ahead of her. The dad, Malo, says that he, his wife and a few friends work quickly to avoid tiring the baby out.
Adorable photo series of sleeping baby
Freelance photographer and mum Sioin Queenie Liao has created an adorable photo series of her sleeping son, Wengenn in Wonderland. Using only household items, Liao dresses Wengenn for the shoot before nap time, then works her magic while he sleeps. Liao has photographed over 1000 scenes of her son; from Tarzan to toy soldier, Wengenn has many adventures up his very cute sleeve.
Traditional toys beat gadgets in language development
HENRIETTA COOK Baby laptops and other talking, flashing toys that promise to improve children's language skills may do the exact opposite.
The simple way you can help your baby's language development
Ariane Beeston The way parents respond to their child's babbling can shape how their infants communicate.
The activity to do with your baby that will help them succeed at school
Tom Joyner One in five school kids is starting school unprepared.
How 'parentese' helps develop your baby's language skills
KIM ARLINGTON Baby talk does more than just entertain babies - it helps foster important language skills, too.
Little book lover hates the end of story time
Staff writers As any bookworm knows, coming to the end of a really good book can bring on a lot of feelings.
Do you read me, baby?
Armin Brott Is it too soon to be reading to my two-month-old son? If not, what should I read?
Entertaining your baby with play
Jamie Davis Smith It seems that by now that I would have a lot of things figured out. But figuring out how to play with an infant still remains a challenge.
Expert Q&A;: Gross motor skill development in babies
Dr Katie Heathershaw Dr Katie Heathershaw answers questions about babies' gross motor skill development, including crawling, tummy time, reaching, using a jumper chair, and neck movement.
Expert Q&A;: Gross motor skill development in toddlers and preschoolers
Dr Katie Heathershaw Dr Katie Heathershaw answers questions about jumping, toe walking, riding a bike and being pigeon toed.
Why sleep is so important for learning and play
Lucy Cooper During the first 12 months of life, your baby's brain grows rapidly, and getting enough restful sleep is vital for assisting this growth.
Babies 'benefit from iPads at a young age': study
JO HARTLEY More often than not, you'll read that screen time for children should be kept to a minimum - but some scientists are now challenging this way of thinking.
How to play with your baby, from 4 to 12 months
Lucy Cooper Playing with your baby is a skill that some mums need to learn - it doesn't always come naturally.
Physical play and development
Lucy Cooper Learning occurs in areas of development for babies and young chidren through play. Physical play is important for their fine and gross motor skills.
Encouraging baby's cognitive skills
Lucy Cooper A baby will develop their cognitive skills through a range of play activities. You can help encourage this learning through some of these play tips and ideas.
Social & emotional development through play
Lucy Cooper From our recent 30 days of #PlayIQ the play tips and ideas focusing on the social and emotional skill sets with play ideas and tips.
Five ways playtime helps your toddler develop
Lucy Cooper Once your baby has mastered walking, they enter the 'toddler' phase. Here are some ideas for play opportunities that build on the cognitive, social and physical skills your child established as a bub.
Toys for all senses
Lucy Cooper From the moment your baby is born, they start using their senses to learn about the wonderful world around them.
Building your baby's emotional and social skills through play
Lucy Cooper Babies are social beings who enjoy being around people they know and love, especially you.
How to play with your newborn
Lucy Cooper Even though they're immobile and can't speak, there are plenty of ways you can engage and communicate with your newborn to stimulate their physical, cognitive and emotional development.
Building your baby's confidence
Lucy Cooper What is a confident baby? A child that feels secure and safe.
Expert Q&A;: Playtime from 12 months to toddlerhood
Dr Katie Heathershaw Paediatrician and Fisher-Price paediatric specialist Dr Katie Heathershaw answers questions mums and dads have asked about playing with their children from 12 months to toddlerhood.
Expert Q&A;: Baby playtime from birth to 12 months
Dr Katie Heathershaw Paediatrician and Fisher-Price paediatric specialist Dr Katie Heathershaw answers questions mums and dads have asked about playing with their babies from birth to 12 months.
How to play with your baby
The first time your child learns a new skill at playtime is very exciting - for both you and your baby! Play is important to your child's development for a variety of reasons - here are some simple ideas for you to try at home.
The importance of music play
Lucy Cooper Even in the womb, music can help build an emotional connection between you and your child. As your baby grew inside you, they became used to your voice, and you might even have sung to your unborn child or played soothing music.
Video: Baby shows dog how to jump - or vice versa
LETITIA ROWLANDS They say dog is man's best friend, but this playful pooch seems to have chosen a jumping baby as her number one buddy.
Why movement is so important for your baby's growth
Maggie Dent Letting your child move as much as possible in the early years – using all senses, engaging in the real world, preferably outside – will help them grow up healthier, smarter, calmer and stronger.
Guilty beagle sorry for stealing baby's toy
Letitia Rowlands Charlie the beagle steals baby Laura's favourite toy, but the lovable hound makes it up to his little best friend.
Dog tries to teach baby how to crawl
The baby girl was working on her crawling technique when the family's pet dog saw she was struggling and came to give a helping paw.
My baby plays with Barbie, and I'm okay with that
Donna Webeck Barbie is a representation of some of the happiest times in my childhood, and I’m all for fostering a similar love within my baby girl.
Parents throw one-year-old a 'Game of Thrones' party
Dennis Green A very lucky one-year-old had the birthday party theme of every nerd's dream - complete with an Iron Throne.
Man devastated by fiance's faked quintuplet pregnancy
Melanie Mahoney A woman has duped her boyfriend, friends and well-meaning strangers into believing she was going to have quintuplets until arriving at hospital to supposedly give birth.
Clean start for thousands of babies' bottoms, thanks to kindness of strangers
Letitia Rowlands The inspirational team at The Nappy Collective are thrilled with the total number of nappies collected during their most recent drive.
Video: Baby starts his day with a dance party
Melanie Mahoney Few people start their day the same way this little guy does – dancing, smiling, and generally having an awesome time.
Video: Dad joins in cute tummy time workout
Letitia Rowlands Dad Michael Stansbury decided to join his six-month-old daughter Lilly Ann on the floor for tummy time. The result is an adorable video clip that's gone viral.
Meet the super important 'business baby'
Dennis Green Reddit unearths a picture of a baby doing business at breakfast and the community goes wild.
The truth about RIE parenting
KASEY EDWARDS Turns out the latest 'bizarre Hollywood trend' is not that weird after all.
Why 'baby talk' is best
Rachel Clun If you've found yourself cooing in ‘baby talk’ to your baby, you're off to a good start - recent research has confirmed that that this kind of communication can be more beneficial for your child's language development than using normal speech.
The iPad Apptivity Seat: just what every newborn needs?
LETITIA ROWLANDS Fisher-Price has released a baby seat which comes complete with a space for an iPad. But is their 'Newborn to Toddler Apptivity' seat the worst toy idea ever?
Study: winter babies behave better than summer kids
COSIMA MARRINER Summer babies are more likely to struggle with sharing, concentrating, making friends and helping than those born during winter, new research suggests.
Parental anxiety over creating clever kids
RACHEL BROWNE It’s natural for parents to want the best for their children, but current emphasis on cognitive development puts a huge amount of pressure on everyone.
New parents need empathy, not telling off
CATHERINE RODIE If Dom Knight's recent Daily Life article is anything to go by, it would seem I owe my childfree friends a massive apology.
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Decoding baby babble
Amity Dry While a happy baby babbling is easy to listen to, an upset baby trying to communicate can be one of the most frustrating and upsetting experiences of new motherhood. How do you know which cries mean what?
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