Newborn
Newborns and babies are a lot of work during baby’s first year. Get baby advice about baby health, baby names, baby development to make baby care easier.
The fourth trimester: Yes, it's a thing
“Oh please no!”, most women groan when they hear of a fourth trimester in pregnancy – as if three aren’t enough! But hold tight. This concept of the fourth trimester isn’t about women entering into another three months of gestation, but rather what our babies’ experience might be in their first 12 weeks of life.
Overwhelmed? How to cope with life after childbirth
The degree of change experienced by new mothers is unforeseeable and, for most of us, completely overwhelming. Clinical psychologist, Dr Adrienne Brown, explores what these changes mean and advises on how best to cope.
9 common genital conditions in newborns
Sometimes your baby may be born with a condition that affects their genital area, or they may develop an issue involving their genitals in their first few years of life.
5 ways to mindfully parent your newborn
The early days of parenting can be extremely overwhelming. Clinical psychologist Adrienne Brown shares her tried-and-true methods for staying calm – and being able to enjoy your baby even more.
Caring for babies never seemed this hard when you were pregnant, right? Kidspot has the answers to your questions - and if we don't, then you can simply ask us!
Your baby develops at a wondrous rate every week. From her first gummy smiles to first words, follow her developmental milestones and catch even the tiny changes which may have otherwise gone unnoticed, by reading these week by week updates on your bub's physical, social and emotional development.
Sleep may seem elusive in the early days, but there are all manner of ideas and tactics to ensure everyone in the house gets to sleep like a baby.
New parents IGNORE this advice
Once you become a parent, it seems as though everyone’s got advice. Advice-providers might have every intention of making...more
"I suck at being a friend right now"
When you have young children and other commitments, friendships can sometimes become neglected. A good friend is one that understands...more
For the last time, what do I have to do to get some help around here?!
Are you endlessly frustrated by the fact that you seem to be the one doing ALL the work? There’s probably a very simple reason...more
Is this weird trend taking the post-birth memento too far?
What’s next in a world of umbilical cord keepsakes? Toenail tiaras, cord stump keyrings and meconium murals? And you thought...more
This mum's description of her crap day is EXACTLY how we all feel
This new mum’s extremely honest rant is for all struggling mums out there. Read it and know you are SO far from alone. more
Don't worry, bonding with your baby immediately hardly ever happens
Are you one of the many Australian mums berating themselves for not being deeply in love with their newborn yet? Don’t worry,...more
25 epiphanies you will have in the first year of your baby’s life
Apart from, you know, how amazing childbirth is and all that… more
"Let me know if I can help": Let's ban it!
We’ve all been guilty of it at some stage. But isn’t it time to do away with this incredibly unhelpful phrase? more
The power of hindsight: 7 things I'll do differently next time
Stephanie Hope shares the things she’ll definitely be changing when baby number two comes around. Because really, what’s...more
What to expect when you’re a new mum: Basket case edition
Motherhood changes you. Deeply, irreparably and yes, enough to classify you – beyond any shadow of a doubt – as a bona-fide...more
