We've had some huge stories here on Essential Baby in 2016 and some may just surprise you. What's clear is that our readers are always concerned about baby and child health and safety, in addition to loving to see all that is cute and find out about cool products.
Here are our top ten stories for the year and if you didn't manage to read them when they were first published, here's your chance to catch up on some holiday reading.
1. Children inherit intelligence from their mothers
Find out what the low-down is on this grand and very pleasing (for mums) claim.
2. Adorable eight-week-old baby has the best bouffant hair
Yes, yes he does. In fact we chose him for the lead photo because he is just that cute.
3. Photo honours baby and his placenta
A challenging photo for some, and a glorious celebration of life for others. This one polarised readers.
4. 'If you don't vaccinate your kids you're a bloody idiot'
One mum urged people to vaccinate after her baby contracted Chicken Pox followed by a secondary infection.
5. Viral photo shows powerful moment before second baby's arrival
One photo summed up all of the feels we have before the arrival of a second child.
6. BuggyCart solves the dilemma of shopping with a pram
The popularity of the BuggyCart article showed that the struggle of shopping with a pram is real.
7. Surgeons successfully separate 13-month-old twins conjoined at head
You were all barracking for the conjoined twins who were separated in a 16 hour operation in October. A follow up in December showed them cuddling each other in hospital and doing well.
8. You can now make your own plush Falkor
It seems we have quite a few fans of The NeverEnding Story.
9. Welcoming the Bonds swim range - including the new Zip Wondersuit
The enduring popularity of Bonds shows no signs of waning. We're betting you snapped up their new summer swim range in droves after seeing this.
10. Amazing video captures the beauty of an en caul birth
This unusual en caul birth enthralled readers everywhere.
