Baby Development
Why ‘baby talk’ is good for your baby
People often tell new parents to avoid sing-song "baby talk" with their new addition to the family because it will slow the child's language development.
Lisa Wilkinson says parents are 'crazy' for allowing kids access to iPads
Lisa Wilkinson has slammed parents who expose their toddler children to technology.
Why you should never tell a parent to 'just wait and see'
When I became a parent I learned to fear many things – trucks, motorbikes, sunny streets with no shade, any kind of renovations and especially lawnmowers.
Children inherit intelligence from their mothers
Mothers have always been good at passing on advice, now it seems they are also likely to be the ones responsible for how intelligent their children are.
When your babies miss their milestones
Babies grow at different rates. They're all wonderful little creatures who do things in their own time.
How do you discipline your young baby? You don't
My 7-month old baby is a holy terror - it seems like I'm always saying "No" to him, but he just ignores me.
Breastfeeding
The tandem breastfeeding photo that got a mum's Facebook account shut down
A mother of six from the US claims that Facebook disabled her account because she posted a photograph of herself tandem breastfeeding a stranger's baby along with her own.
What should breastfeeding women eat - and avoid?
If you look carefully at the food recommendations for breastfeeding, you will see only minor changes to the diet recommended for all healthy people.
Life with a Baby
Nurse cuts off part of newborn's finger
A newborn baby is without the tip of one finger after a nurse accidentally cut it off with scissors.
President Obama makes life easier for dads faced with a dirty nappy
Obama has signed a law requiring all public federal buildings to include baby change tables in both women and men's bathrooms.
5 ways parenting is not what I expected
"Parenting is exactly as I expected," said no one ever.
Baby Care
12 babywearing myths - busted
Myths like this sometimes mean that parents who may have benefited from babywearing miss out, so it's time we did some myth busting.
What is infant reflux and will it get better?
Gastro-oesophageal reflux is a condition that affects up to half of all babies under three months of age.
Frightening moment a hospital worker catches a newborn with one hand
Leaving hospital for the first time with your baby is a big moment for all parents, but this father's excitement quickly turned to terror when he accidentally dropped his newborn out of a carrier.
'Think before you kiss a baby', mum warns
Coldsores may not be harmful to adults, but the herpes virus that causes them can be very serious for babies, and in some cases it's fatal.
The US has banned antibacterials in soap. Should we do the same?
Australia should follow the US example and ban some antibacterial chemicals from everyday soaps as they could be causing serious health problems, scientists say.
Colic in babies: what it is, and how to treat it
Colic can affect up to 20 per cent of babies - and what works for one baby may not work for another.
Baby Sleep
Child sleeping on her head frightens babysitter
Babies can sometimes get themselves into unusual positions while sleeping, but this youngster has the makings of an acrobat.
Too many parents still putting babies in unsafe bedding
A study found that a whopping 91 per cent of four-week-old babies had been placed in cots with unsafe bedding.
Putting your baby to sleep: some good news
What parents don't need to stress about is that their methods will cause more harm or have long-term negative consequences.
The doll that promises to help your child sleep better
Parents are clamouring for a doll that helps send little ones off to sleep by "sounding a bit like Darth Vader".
The bedtime bottle: will it really make your baby sleep?
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?
Researchers claim controlled crying 'does no harm'
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 Food
Family rituals to make mealtimes easier: mums share their tips
Special rituals, as well as favourite cutlery and plates, can make dinner times less challenging and a lot more fun!
Keep your growing kids healthy
Our tips to help you support your kids through some of the most common children’s health challenges.
Tips for dealing with mealtime fussiness
It can be frustrating, worrying, and turn into a battle of wills - but it doesn't have to be like that
Baby Health
Baby born with adult-size tongue can finally smile
A baby born with an adult-sized tongue can now show off her smile after undergoing life-changing surgery.
How the way you’re born and fed can affect your immune system
Vaginal or caesarean, bottle- or breastfed: it all influences our gut microbes and future health.
Meningococcal vaccine shortage prompts concerns during peak season
The recent death of a child in Western Australia from meningococcal disease and a worldwide shortage of a vaccine for one strain of the bacteria is spreading fear among parents as health authorities warn to be on the lookout for symptoms.
Why I didn't realise my children were allergic to milk
I don't know how I could have missed it, but it took almost eight months before I realised that my twin girls are allergic to cow's milk.
Doctors on alert for deadly brain disease in lakes, rivers
Doctors are urged to be on alert this summer for a very rare but deadly brain disease in children that is contracted by swimming in lakes and rivers.
Early introduction of eggs and peanuts may reduce risk of allergies
New research published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows the early introduction of egg and peanuts is linked to lower rates of egg and peanut allergy.
Education & Play
Early touchscreen use may help fine motor skills in toddlers, study finds
If you're feeling guilty about giving your little one the iPad so you can have a few moments' peace/do the laundry/catch up on some work - here's some welcome news.
How colour can affect your baby's development
Colourful kids spaces don’t only look great, but can assist in learning and behaviour, too.
10 beautiful books to buy now for later
These books make a great idea for baby showers, christenings, naming days, and early birthdays too.
Your one-year-old is more creative than you might think
Even one-year-olds can be very exploratory, experimental and creative.
Baby's water survival video divides viewers
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.
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.
Baby Products
The high-tech stroller with headlights and a phone charger
Yes, it has both headlight and taillights, as well as a phone charger.
Why are people going bonkers for Bonds ... again?
It wasn't all that long ago that a Bonds onesie was just that. A simple and stylish piece of clothing. But, wow how things have changed.
Bonds and Disney join forces for limited edition range
Now the two iconic brands are coming together to create a cute range of sleepwear, underwear, socks and zippys for children and women.