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Search thousands of baby boy and baby girls names online with Essential Baby. With over 22,000 baby names to choose from, Essential Baby offers all the information and resources you need to find the perfect baby name to suit your family. Some of the current popular and traditional baby names that have consistently appeared in the Australian top 100 lists of baby names over the years include Jack, William, Joshua, Lachlan, Thomas, James and Cooper for boy names and Mia, Chloe, Charlotte, Isabella, Emily, Olivia, Sophie, Jessica and Hannah for girls names.

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Skin patch may bring treatment for peanut allergy a step closer

Chloe was 18 months old when her mother, Robyn, suspected she was allergic to peanuts.

Would you want your dad with you as you give birth?

When planning to give birth, most women consider who they want to be with them in the delivery room.

Pregnant zoo keeper compares size of baby to cute animals in unique photos

We've all seen those pregnancy books where the growing foetus is compared with fruit.

Best books from the Kids' Reading Guide for babies and toddlers

The Kids' Reading Guide was recently released with a whole host of new books to keep your little ones happy.

10 things to think about before trying for a baby

Here are a few things for you and your partner to discuss as you start trying for a bub.

The 12 golden rules for surviving Christmas

Remember your Christmas is as important as everyone else's: enjoy!

Good news for older mums - your memory will thank you one day

Mums who have reached the dreaded 'advanced maternal age' of 35 or older can wear that 'geriatric' badge with pride.

'Too many side effects' for male birth control trial - but it's not the end

For decades, contraception methods have generally made it all a woman's responsibility.

Stunning photo captures the strength of a pregnant woman with cancer

An Aussie mum who was diagnosed with breast cancer during her pregnancy posed for a powerful photoshoot to raise awareness about the disease.

Birth Photographer of the Year Awards - winning photos

They're emotional, they're sometimes graphic, and they capture some of the most amazing moments in life.

The $7000 'delivery room fee' for mum who gave birth in carpark

Paula D'Amore was still on her way to hospital when her third baby decided it was time to arrive.

Would you pay to replace a handbag your child vomited on?

Let's face it: flying long haul isn't pleasant at the best of times. Flying long haul with kids is even worse. And when your kid is sick? That's just plain awful.

Italian baby names

The world's love affair with all things Italian will never abate, so if you're lucky enough to have the heritage behind you - or not - you may want to consider giving your child a name from one of the most beautiful romance languages in the world.

Planned early births linked to poor child development

Babies born before 39 weeks and via either a caesarean section or induction of labour are at greater risk of developing learning difficulties, new Australian research suggests.

What most people don't know about adopting a child

I have been through the adoption process twice now and I know that I am indeed one of the more fortunate ones.

The myth of 'bouncing back' after birth, physically and emotionally

Where does this pressure come from that says we need to 'bounce back' to our pre-baby productivity as soon as the placenta is expelled?

Mum shares videos of her breastfeeding her 4-year-old to normalise extended nursing

Sophie Rose says she wants to help other women breastfeed older children "without shame", but she's had to defend herself against critics.

Funny gifts for new parents and parents-to-be

Thinking about what to get a pregnant friend or family member? Want something beyond the usual baby shower gift list?

The moment a gender reveal party goes very wrong

Gender reveal parties are a fun way to find out whether a baby boy or baby girl is on the way - but it's important to get the little details correct.

Baby born with streak of white hair – just like her mum

This mother and daughter have something rather striking in common – a shock of white hair at the front of their heads.

My toddler helped me realise it's okay to talk about my miscarriages

There is no silver lining: miscarriage is deeply traumatic. If you know what it is to love someone, you know what it is to lose someone.

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