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Baby names out of action in just a generation or two

Suzi Catchpole The names you grew up with are now missing in action. Where are all the babies named Melissa and Mark?

Top 100 boy and girl baby names of 2015

Staff writers From Oliver to Fletcher, Charlotte to Peyton, here are the most popular baby names for 2015.

Most unusual baby names of 2015

Staff writers There is no danger of these names knocking monikers of the moment like Charlotte, Olivia or William out of top place, that's for sure.

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The bias behind 'unisex' baby name trends

KASEY EDWARDS It used to just be one of those quirks reserved for celebrities, but now giving baby girls a traditional boy name is on trend.

The 26 most popular names of geniuses

Amy Croffey Researchers found that Mary and John are the most popular male and female names of academics.

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Irish baby names

Suzi Catchpole Having a March baby? Got Irish heritage? We've got Irish baby names, from the quirky to the traditional, plus our top picks just for you.

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8 top baby name trends for 2015

LETITIA ROWLANDS The Anzac Centenary and the birth of a royal baby will be among the events that are likely to inspire parents facing the job of naming their baby this year.

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Baby names: top movers of 2014

Staff writers The top 10 baby names list may not have changed much since 2013, but the rest of the top 100 has had a shake-up.

Traditional vs unique

Richie Young Are traditional names a thing of the past? Following in the celebs' footsteps, more and more parents are being daring when naming their babies. How do you decide which way to go?

Baby names on the verge of the top 1000

Pamela Redmond Satran What about the baby names right below the top 1000, hiding just out of sight?

Rock 'n' roll baby! Musical names for your baby

Suzi Catchpole If it's a cool musical name you're after for your baby, stop right here.

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Hot baby name trends for 2014

LETITIA ROWLANDS Pregnant and looking for a name for your baby, or just interested in the latest naming fashions? You might like to check out our predictions for the baby naming trends of 2014.

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The quest for a baby name

KATE FRIDKIS I spent the entire evening on my computer, reading lists of thousands of names. My daughter needed a name!

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Top baby names from around the world in 2013

We've collected the most popular baby names for boys and girls from around the world in 2013.

A no-stress guide to baby names

MCT There's no way around it - every baby needs a name. It isn't always an easy decision, but with these tips it can be a fun one.

Bizarre, cruel and strangely sweet Puritanical names

Joseph Norwood Fly-fornication, Humiliation, Dust, and Jolly ... perhaps the Puritans' greatest gift to history is their wonderfully strange taste in names.

Top 100 boy and girl baby names of 2014

Staff writers From Adam to Xavier, Aaliyah to Zoe, here are the most popular baby names for 2014.

Size does matter for baby names

NICKY PHILLIPS Your name may have been chosen by your parents, but a new study says there's a chance evolution had a say too.

Unusual celebrity baby names

Celebrities love to use their imaginations when it comes to naming their kids! Here's a gallery of some of the most memorable monikers in show biz families.

Symmetry is the latest baby name trend

Melody McCabe The new word for all I-want-my-baby's-name-to-be-different parents is 'palindrome appellation'. In plain English, that's a name that reads the same backwards as forwards.

Baby name checklist

Richie Young Whilst your child can change their name by deed poll in the future, it's probably not what you want to envision when thinking suitable names. Here's six points to consider as you're narrowing down your shortlist.

Beating baby name anxiety

Donna Webeck For some parents, naming a baby is a challenging but fun process. For others, it just brings anxiety and stress. But there are ways to cope with the indecision and decide on a name you're happy with.

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My Favourite Baby Names

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Mum speaks out after being verbally abused while breastfeeding her baby

We don't use clickbait headlines here at Essential Baby, but here's one case we would consider breaking our rule for.

What medications can pregnant women take?

For most women, forgoing anything that poses a risk to the baby is a no-brainer. But what about medication?

Hug-a-Bub collapse: Baby sling maker goes belly up

Here's why the maker of a popular brand of baby carriers has collapsed into administration.

Win a luxury baby bag

To celebrate the launch of our exclusive Essential Baby offers email, we're giving away an Il Tutto baby bag valued up to $450.

My friend fed my daughter when she couldn't feed hers

When everything is broken and mixed up we have to create our own beauty from the pieces.

Baby Aubrey's smile for the dad she'll never meet

It is a precious image little Aubrey and her family will treasure forever.

Congratulations - it's a Ford Foetus!

It wasn't until he zoomed into the picture that he noticed a familiar shape

The life-changing magic of tidying up: parents' edition

It made me swoon to think of a house so neatly organised that anything could be located at the drop of a hat. That said, I must admit I struggled to relate to a lot of it.

Sextuplets recreate viral baby photo six years later

You may have seen the amazing photo before: a dad lies on the floor, six babies sleeping happily on and around him, as his wife looks on.

Dad no match for baby's smelly nappy

He somehow managed to avoid it for three months, but the time finally came when new dad Brendan Andrews had to deal with a dirty nappy.

Pregnant teens smoking in hope of having small babies: study

Pregnant teenagers are smoking in the hope it will result in them having smaller babies, according to new research.

Why all births should be followed by a debrief

During a birth debrief, the new mother has an opportunity to talk about her birth experience.

Dealing with new mum insomnia

So your baby's finally asleep, and now you can't get any shut-eye? You're not alone.

Style inspiration: 10 more dream nurseries on Instagram

We've spotted some amazing decorating talent on Instagram. Tune in for the latest nursery inspiration.

How to choose a rare and unusual baby name

On the hunt for an rare and unusual moniker? Here's some advice on how to search for 'the one'.

How to work from home with a baby

When it comes to working from home with a baby, life can certainly be both challenging and different.  

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'Aren't you lucky you had boys?'

"If I had a penny every time I heard this, I'd have amassed a lot of cash by now," writes Paul Chai.

How I learned to love my mummy body

When I had my two daughters, my body became all soft. Some bits wobbly, others a bit saggy.

Adult breastfeeding relationships - yes, this is a thing

An Atlanta mother, Jessica Mulford, has attracted worldwide attention for admitting she breastfeeds her boyfriend, thirty-six year old Brad Leeson.

The best pregnancy pillows

A maternity pillow is a must. Here's a roundup of the best of each kind.

White couple 'adopts' leftover black embryos

"It forces you to think in a new way about the way you think, speak, act and live."

How stars dealt with their real-life pregnancies on the small screen

When a TV star falls pregnant but the series is in production, there are tricks and ways to hide a growing belly. 

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