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This is a month by month guide to your baby's first year.
In the beginning, don't worry how stupid you feel - just talk. When a baby is a newborn the content doesn't matter, and language learning has already begun in the womb.
Studies have shown that infants in the first months of life try to avoid dealing with social wrongdoers - for example, sharing less with them and helping them less - and they expect others to, too.
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?
Supporting children's needs and understanding developmental foundations are much more important than when they first walked or talked.
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.
Breastfeeding is a beautiful thing. But it can also be thoroughly exhausting, especially when your baby keeps you up through the night.
The first rule of mothering is "don't let anybody 'should' on you."
New parenthood: sometimes there are just no words to describe it. Luckily there are now 250 emojis to do that job perfectly.
Every time we feel like we are about to collapse, we realise we are still standing, because of our son.
You can't help but learn a few things once your little one is on the move.
While we are busy juggling the big stuff, it is easy to overlook some of the details - like this nappy knowledge.
Baby boxes given out to to all new mothers have long been credited with saving baby's lives in Finland, now more countries are getting on board with the concept.
When television personality Jessica Rowe was holidaying in Iceland last week she noticed something that caught her eye - babies sleeping in prams outside cafes and restaurants.
Sure it's aimed at a niche demographic, but it's sweet to see babies blissing out at Baby Spa Perth.
If the tooth fairy takes teeth away, it must be something like a goblin who brings them in the first place.
If the thought of taking your baby out on your own makes you a bit nervous, you're completely normal.
What parents don't need to stress about is that their methods will cause more harm or have long-term negative consequences.
Parents are clamouring for a doll that helps send little ones off to sleep by "sounding a bit like Darth Vader".
How often have you been told "Just give your breastfed baby a bottle of formula at bedtime to make him sleep"? But does it work?
The short and long term consequences of controlled crying are under the spotlight with new Australian research suggesting no harm results from the practice.
Baby will sleep soundly in the amazing winter sleep products from Merino Kids.
One Australian company has received the nod of approval for its range of baby sleep products which help to avoid Hip Displasia.
Terms like 'natural', 'organic' and 'wholegrain' make us think that a food is healthy, but really they can be used to mask the truth of what lies below.
Muffins are good for lunches, snacks, parties, picnics, finger food, the car, the lunchbox, and, best of all, the freezer.
Remember, it's mum and dad who are the boss, not the tiny people!
It may soon become a crime for Italian parents to keep their children from indulging in the country's legendary meats and cheeses by restricting them to vegan options.
Parents worried about their newborn baby developing a flat head are potentially putting their child at risk of sudden death, a new study has found.
Lauren Napper-Ferrari barely had the chance to hold her two-day-old daughter when she thought she would have to say goodbye.
Screening for a serious congenital condition may fail to identify babies at risk of developing poor skills in primary school, a world-first study suggests.
Developmental dysplasia of the hip is a chronic condition which can cause permanent disability if not identified and treated early.
Baby teeth may soon be worth a lot more than the sentimental value they offer nostalgic parents.
Colourful kids spaces don’t only look great, but can assist in learning and behaviour, too.
These books make a great idea for baby showers, christenings, naming days, and early birthdays too.
Even one-year-olds can be very exploratory, experimental and creative.
Is it responsible parenting, or is this baby being subjected to unnecessary distress? That's the question dividing viewers of a video showing a six-month-old girl fending for herself in a swimming pool after being enticed to fall into the water.
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.
Baby laptops and other talking, flashing toys that promise to improve children's language skills may do the exact opposite.
Tommee Tippee super soft comforters are being recalled over safety fears.
A pram is a large purchase, and you only want to buy once.
There's a new baby product brand on the scene, and what this company is doing is far from ordinary.