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Aussie mum gives birth on New York expressway

An Uber delivery with a difference has seen a Melbourne woman giving birth in the back of a ride-share car in New York.

Guess who? Celebs as babies

Play a fun game of guess who with this gallery of celebs as babies and toddlers. How well do you know your favourite star's twinkle?

Fit out your child's room with the new Wiggles furniture

Now your child can sleep in his or her very own big red car bed, with the launch on January 30, of Fantastic Furniture's new Wiggles bedroom range.

Nose spray relieves childbirth pain, study finds

Women may soon be able to use a nasal spray for pain relief during childbirth following successful trials by an Australian midwifery researcher.

Heartless 'surrogate' defrauds couple of $17,000

When Benita and Mark Cutter found a woman to carry their surrogate baby, they thought their dreams of parenthood were finally coming true.

Is this the best car seat ever? Infa Secure announces 0-8 years Grandeur Treo seat

With the double whammy of extended rearward facing capability and suitability from birth to 8 years, Infa Secure has just announced the trailblazing Grandeur car seat.

Remember: Children don't speak dog

Around 60 per cent of all serious dog bites in Australia happen to children under 10 - and it's often an adult's fault.

10 things I've learnt about babies and sleep

Collectively, my kids owe me about 2000 hours of lost sleep. I won't get that back, but I can hang on to the lessons I learnt over the years.

Seven babies given to wrong mothers in feeding mix-ups

Seven newborn babies have been handed to the wrong mothers in an apparently shocking mix-ups in the NSW health system.

Homeless woman gives birth outside Vatican

A homeless woman gave birth on a cardboard box just outside St. Peter's Square.

Baby contracts scurvy after drinking only almond milk

Doctors diagnosed an 11-month-old baby in Spain with scurvy.

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Couple celebrate 82-year wedding anniversary

Nicholas and Rafaela Ordaz of Tracy, California, had a double party last weekend to mark their vows and Nicholas turning 102.

Australiana products for babies and toddlers

Whether you're after a gift for a new little Australian, are sending love across the seas as a souvenir, or are looking for a sweet Australia Day accessory, we've got all you need for your baby or toddler.

Stillbirth numbers 'still unacceptably high' around the world

Around 20,000 late-pregnancy stillbirths could have been avoided around the world, according to research published in The Lancet.

How having kids may help slow ageing

While I may joke about how old I feel since becoming a mum, a new study shows children can help slow ageing.

Mum loses 38kg with the help of social media

A Scottish mother-of-one has shed 38 kilograms - dropping from a size 18 to an 8 - inspired by the power of social media.

Victoria's top baby names of 2015

The Os have it again: for the second year running, Olivia and Oliver have taken the top spots for baby names in Victoria.

When your babies look just like their daddy

I think my girls are the cutest babies on the planet, but sometimes I look at them and wonder if I can see anything of me in them at all.

Dad who shook his baby allowed to continue teaching

A teacher convicted of shaking his baby until his brain bled is allowed to continue his profession.

When your cake smash doesn't go according to plan

The end result was a hashtag you never see on social media: #cakesmashepicfail.

Potatoes linked to higher risk of diabetes in pregnancy

Women who enjoy potatoes are at increased risk of suffering diabetes in pregnancy, research suggests.

Fantastic Furniture recalls 100,000 chairs after toe amputations

Fantastic Furniture is recalling its popular Worx dining chair after at least two toe amputations and lacerations.

Helping your child manage stress

We all face stresses in life, even kids – and in fact, stress can be positive for our children. As their parents, we can help them learn and grow from stressful situations.

Baby showers ideas and tips

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The space offering co-working with a side of childcare

Two entrepreneurs are getting ready to open Australia's first dedicated coworking space with childcare next month. 

'If there's no mama, there's no baby'

As a 30-year-old mum, six months pregnant with a second child, I should have been happy.

Face swap creates creepy bedtime photo

They are not your average baby or toddler happy snaps, that's for sure.

Heartbreaking video of baby Riley's last days

They should be planning their baby boy's first birthday celebrations. Instead, they are continuing their campaign to help prevent others going through what they've experienced.

Daycare essentials: what your child needs

Make sure they're ready for daycare in 2016; choose from this gallery of essentials.