Baby Development
How baby talk is beneficial for brain development
When I do talk to the baby, he ignores me anyway. How important is it to talk to the baby? And if it is important, what should I talk about?
When your baby starts crawling
Once I overcame the thrill of my baby meeting a new developmental landmark, I realised the practical implications of living with a crawler were not so sparkly.
Baby steps: when your little one starts walking
As a parent there are so many milestones to look forward to. That first smile, first word - and, of course, that first step.
Parenting an early walker
Watching your child take their first wobbly steps is one of the best parenting highs you'll ever experience. But with that high comes a new reality.
Be careful what you say, your baby is listening
The importance of speaking to your baby even if they are not old enough to answer back has been highlighted by new research.
Your baby’s developmental roadmap
Caring for your new baby can feel like driving along a dark highway without a GPS: you know your destination – a happy, healthy human being – but you’re not sure whether you’re heading in the right direction.
Breastfeeding
The mum who let five strangers breastfeed her baby
A mother who used social media to call out for women willing to bresatfeed her baby while she was ill was immediately inundated with offers from complete strangers.
When breastfeeding sucks: fixing common problems
From niplash to tight boobs, biting to milk supply issues, Pinky McKay looks at common breastfeeding issues and how to solve them.
Life with a Baby
Did I leave the baby in the car?
Have you ever arrived at your destination but couldn't remember anything about driving there? I recently experienced something a million times scarier.
Baby book ideas for modern parents
Before my son was born I was given a lovely baby book full of blank pages waiting to be filled with weights and heights and first words.
The adorable smile of a baby seeing his mum clearly for the first time
There is no doubt seeing their child smile for the first time is an unforgettable moment for parents everywhere.
Baby Care
Birthmarks: what are they and why do we get them?
There are a number of myths and superstitions about birthmarks.
Why our family converted to cloth nappies
Having two babies means twice the love and giggles - yes we're having finally giggles in our house - they're the best! But it also means twice the poos and wees.
Warning for parents after bath time tragedy
A coroner has warned about the dangers of leaving children unattended in bath seats after the drowning death of a little boy.
Where are the dads? Parental leave for men remains low
The uptake of parental leave in Australia remains very low, despite evidence that shows that everyone benefits.
Smiling newborn babies
These gorgeous photos are by Sandi Ford, who specialises in capturing newborns smiling. "I have learned to recognise the little signs that a baby is about to let out a smile and I sit there ready with the camera to catch it!" she says. "I once read that there are two types of people in this world – those that see a newborn smile as wind, and those that don't. I see it as a rare treat that I am lucky enough to capture."
Dad warns of hair tourniquet danger after baby almost loses toe
A shocked father has shared his family's experience in a bid to warn other parents about the dangers of hair becoming entangled around a baby's toe.
Baby Sleep
How children's earliest sleep habits affect them in later life
Children have just the first five years of life to develop good sleeping habits before they are at risk of adjusting poorly to school and developing learning difficulties, new Queensland research shows.
When babies confuse night and day
If your baby is awake all day it's not helpful for development or night sleep, and will have a big impact on effective feeding
Chalkboard babies
Photographer Anne Eftimie of Cute Moments Photography has created an incredibly cute photo service called “Blackboard Adventures.” Here's a few example photos of her sleeping baby son - and a friend - on some awesome adventures of their own. See the full series at the Cute Moments website.
Piano playing dad soothes son to sleep in moments
There's nothing more frustrating, or distressing to a parent than a sick child who can't - or won't got to sleep.
Creative sleeping baby photoshoots
Some parents and photographers like to capture sleeping babies in unusual positions and using different props. Check out these creative shots, and some of the Photoshop tricks used to achieve them.
How to swaddle your baby
Step by step instructions to swaddle your baby. Swaddling helps baby sleep by preventing the startle reflex. It also aids in keeping baby sleeping on their back. Images provided by aden + anais wraps.
Baby Food
Banana guacamole for kids and adults
The natural fat in the avocado and the natural sugars in the banana make this guacamole a perfect dish for growing, energetic children.
'Xenophonic spotlight' leads to demands for apology
Three furious customers are demanding an apology from Woolworths for cancelling their online baby formula orders and suspending their accounts, accusing the supermarket giant of racial profiling.
Hundreds of offers roll in for mum short on baby formula
The mum who was down to her last three tins of baby formula said she had received hundreds of calls and offers to send her formula.
Baby Health
Mum's loving kiss leaves baby fighting for life
Kirsty Carrington thought nothing of giving her newborn son a kiss, little did she know it would leave the baby fighting for life.
More support for early exposure to peanuts to prevent allergies
Evidence is accumulating that food allergies in children might be prevented by feeding infants peanuts and other allergenic food in their first year of life, researchers have reported.
'He was about to die on us': heart transplant saves infant's life
When Mindy Seay heard the news from the doctor, she was in shock.
The day I stopped loving ultrasounds
The last day in February each year is World Rare Disease Day.
How a sandwich bag helped keep a baby boy alive
It's not an item you expect to play a life-saving medical role.
Dad's plea after baby's brush with death: 'Please wash your hands'
A father has pleaded with all parents and carers to wash their hands before holding or touching babies.
Education & Play
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
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
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
One in five school kids is starting school unprepared.
How 'parentese' helps develop your baby's language skills
Baby talk does more than just entertain babies - it helps foster important language skills, too.
Baby Products
Babies on the go: double travel strollers
Now this was a tough ask - finding double travel strollers is not easy, but we've found a few that might fit the bill.
ergoPouch Twosie Sleepsuit for winter feeds
Finally, there's a way to keep warm while breastfeeding through winter.
On the go: 14 travel strollers
A stroller can make or break travelling with a baby or toddler. Here are 15 great single travel stroller options.