newborn care
Baby's delicate skin needs special treatment to protect it. Here's how to cleanse baby's sensitive skin without causing a reaction or for it to dry out as well as how to deal with common baby skin complaints including nappy rash, eczema and milk or heat rash.
Comforting gloves recreate a mother's touch for premmie babies
The sweet creation gives delicate newborns the comfort of a human hand, with their parent’s scent. more
Infant dies from overdose at unlicensed day care facility
The woman caring for the four-month-old denies giving the baby boy any medicine. more
Father cradled newborn son in bed and woke to find him dead
It’s any new parent’s worst nightmare – waking to find your baby lying next to you – lifeless and not breathing. more
7 natural ways to deal with your baby's eczema
As any parent with a young child that suffers from eczema will know, this irritable skin condition truly is the pits. But rest assured...more
How to care for your newborn's belly button
The umbilical cord is such an integral (and magical) part of your baby’s development in the womb. Here’s how to care...more
Swaddling and wrapping a newborn baby
Some babies adore being wrapped firmly. It reminds them of being contained in the womb and stops her from startling herself when...more
Mongolian spots, stork bites and more: all about birthmarks
Do you know your strawberry marks from your stork bites? Your cafe-au-lait from your Mongolian spots? We’ll help you sort...more
Circumcision is as good as vaccination
Controversially, a new report says circumcision needs to be considered the same as childhood vaccinations. Mel Hearse wades through...more
What you should know about baby poo
Having your first baby is a very exciting time, but parents also find themselves with many questions in those first few weeks and...more
If you already own a pet who is firmly accustomed to being the centre of your attention, you may find that bringing a new baby into...more
What to pack when leaving the house with a newborn
The first time you pack for a day out with your baby it might seem like you’re packing for a week-long holiday. But it’s...more
Dressing your newborn can be quite a battle, especially with their tiny, curled up limbs and aversion to being naked. more
