Baby Development
How to encourage your baby's gross motor development skills
There are some everyday things that parents can do to improve gross motor skills and coordination.
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.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding mother 'humiliated' by National Gallery staff
Mother-of-four Christie Rea says National Gallery staff ''shamed'' her into covering up as she breastfed her baby daughter.
Breastfeeding tattoos are getting more popular
The tattoos can be beneficial, as they can remind mums of the strength they found during breastfeeding.
Life with a Baby
Mum warns parents to be be vigilant around pets after cat attacks daughter
A mum has taken to Facebook to warn parents to be vigilant around family pets after her cat attacked her baby daughter.
Meet Kalani and Jarani, the unique twin girls
Little Kalani and Jarani were always going to get lots of attention. After all, everyone loves to see a set of gorgeous twins.
What you can expect from babies born in the Year of the Rooster
On January 28 we welcome the tenth animal in the cycle, the Yin Fire Rooster.
Baby Care
What parents need to know about flat head syndrome
Flat head syndrome develops in babies because of external pressures on the soft, malleable baby skull.
Acupuncture 'may help colicky babies', study finds
Acupuncture could reduce the amount of time colicky babies spend crying, a small study suggests.
Baby massage: why you should try it, and how to get started
The art of baby massage has been practised around the world for thousands of years.
Find out if this song gets your child to sleep - neuroscientists say it should
Apparently it can even reduce your anxiety by up to 65 per cent, too.
Bonding with baby while bottle-feeding
When my second son was born I accepted pretty quickly that I wasn't going to be able to breastfeed.
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.
Baby Sleep
Mum sparks controversy after going on holidays while her baby was sleep trained
Katy Landrum shared that while she and her partner checked into their resort, a sleep consultant taught their baby "to cry it out".
Are some babies just naturally 'good' or 'bad' sleepers?
While a routine can certainly help babies adjust to life outside the womb, and help them learn what to expect throughout the day, can it really work for all babies?
US updates baby safe sleeping guidelines
US safe baby sleeping guidelines have been updated and brought in line with those recognised by Australian health authorities.
The wonder cot that soothes crying babies back to sleep
Promising to come to the aid of exhausted parents, the high-tech bassinet can detect when a baby is crying and soothe them back to 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.
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
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
Heartbroken mum urges all parents to vaccinate after her baby's death
A bereaved mum has taken to Reddit urging parents to "please please please god vaccinate your kids."
Two Measles cases identified in Melbourne
Victoria's chief health officer has warned of a potential measles outbreak after two cases were reported in Melbourne's south-east.
Baby Grace 'drunk on reflux medication' after GP's 'prescription error'
Jessica Brough suspected there was something wrong with her six-week-old daughter Grace when she refused to wake up at feeding time.
Canberra's new parents start new 'purple' program to help care for crying babies properly
New parents will be given formal training in a new program set up across Canberra's maternity wards to help them understand a crying baby is normal, and prevent future brain injuries among newborns.
'It would have been a game-changer': allergy advice flipped on its head
Charley was born at a time that the medical consensus on peanut allergy was to delay introducing the food in infants deemed to be at high risk.
Feed your kids peanuts, early and often, new guidelines urge
Parents should feed babies foods containing peanut powders or peanut butter at 6 months or even earlier as a way to help avoid peanut allergies.
Education & Play
16 simple ways to make your baby smarter
What's the best way to mentally stimulate your baby? It doesn't take a genius - just a loving, involved parent.
Why a child's first 1000 days matter the most
Gabby Holden, the Uniting Director of Early Learning, shares why the first few years are so vital for development and learning.
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 Products
'So sad': Pumpkin Patch to close within weeks
The collapsed childrenswear chain Pumpkin Patch will shut its doors within weeks.
Cybex by Jeremy Scott: the pram with golden wings for your little angel
The new Cybex Priam with gold wings is one way to give your baby wings early in life.
The 'smelly, ugly mould' living in your child's favourite chew toy
While Sophie the Giraffe conjures up images of a happy early childhood, the rubber toy has been hitting headlines for a very unwholesome reason: mould.