newborn care
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!
All about the dreaded witching hour
Witching hour – or arsenic hour – is one of those parenting experiences we can’t fully comprehend until we’re in the...more
“Six years on and I still don’t know why my newborn baby died”
The 44-year-old waited six years to get answers about what happened to her baby girl but the coroner’s finding are inconclusive. more
Striped cotton baby blankets are cute, and commonly stolen
These striped baby blankets are one of the first things wrapped around your newborn in the hospital. Bianca Wordley – and...more
Baby left on a porch on its own
A tiny three-month-old baby girl has been left on her own on a front verandah. more
Grieving mother donates 150 litres of breast milk to help premmies
When a woman loses a baby, her body doesn’t immediately stop working as a new child-rearing mother. But instead of throwing away...more
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...more
Baby massage has benefits for mothers, fathers and babies. Read all about it here. more
The early days with your new baby can be a heady mix of love, bliss … and the worry that something may be wrong. Expert midwife...more
'Seeding' - the new birthing trend that's got everyone talking
There’s a new birthing trend that has mothers rubbing vaginal fluid on the face of their new caesarean-born babies. And it’s...more
Mum accused of abuse after finding hair wrapped round baby's finger
When the mother-of-four from western Sydney rushed to the emergency department with her two-month-old daughter in her arms, she...more
6 strange and terrifying facts about newborns
Bringing your newborn baby home is one of the most joyful (and terrifying) times in your life. To minimise the shock factor, here...more
