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Perhaps it was the lack of sleep, but shortly after our baby was born we found ourselves booking an overseas holiday.
It's been more than a year since the CDC issued the first warning about travel to Brazil and the Caribbean because of the Zika virus.
Travelling with young children can seem daunting and at times, a bit like herding a bunch of wild animals.
For Scott and Emily Manning's two adorable kids, the classic Wheels On The Bus song takes on a whole new meaning.
Sometimes travelling with children – your own or other people's – can be challenging.
Haven't we all needed more hands when travelling with babies and toddlers?
The decision to lower Sunday and public holiday penalty rates in hospitality and retail will make the gender pay gap worse.
Aldi is calling for people to join its testers' club, seeking to capitalise on the fervour of some of its shoppers.
When Christian Grey isn't stalking Anastasia Steele in 50 Shades Darker, a former submissive partner of Grey's is stalking them both.
“I wanted nothing more than to go back to my ‘old’ life. Real reality. But I couldn’t."
We've had some huge stories here on Essential Baby in 2016 - and some may just surprise you.
Create sweet art to gift at a baby shower, or to hang in your nursery.
Authorities are pleading for public help to avoid blackouts and limit fire risks as a record-breaking heatwave sets in across eastern Australia.
If you offered to have Christmas lunch at your place, don't despair - there are plenty of tried and tested hacks for creating the perfect Christmas lunch.
Christmas Day has always been a special time in Queenstown man Junior Apolosi's family, with four birthdays to celebrate.
If you're using a decorative alcohol-fuelled burner to live up the atmosphere this Christmas, throw it out or return it for a refund.
Every Christmas has a thieving Grinch, and this year it seems it's the Inner West Council of Sydney.
We've found a few options to help you out - and best of all, they're not too pricey, all coming in at under $35 each.
I've learned a lot about so-called 'Christmas birthdays' since my twins were born on December 30th – and to a lesser extent, our third, late November baby.
Actress Natalie Portman had a great reason for missing Sunday's Oscar ceremony.
Tori Spelling and her husband, Dean McDermott, have welcomed their fifth child together.
Children's Toy company Little Tikes has issued a recall for 540,000 "2-in-1 Snug 'n Secure" pink swings following reports of injury in the US.