Newborn
Newborns and babies are a lot of work during baby’s first year. Get baby advice about baby health, baby names, baby development to make baby care easier.
The fourth trimester: Yes, it's a thing
“Oh please no!”, most women groan when they hear of a fourth trimester in pregnancy – as if three aren’t enough! But hold tight. This concept of the fourth trimester isn’t about women entering into another three months of gestation, but rather what our babies’ experience might be in their first 12 weeks of life.
Overwhelmed? How to cope with life after childbirth
The degree of change experienced by new mothers is unforeseeable and, for most of us, completely overwhelming. Clinical psychologist, Dr Adrienne Brown, explores what these changes mean and advises on how best to cope.
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 in their first few years of life.
5 ways to mindfully parent your newborn
The early days of parenting can be extremely overwhelming. Clinical psychologist Adrienne Brown shares her tried-and-true methods for staying calm – and being able to enjoy your baby even more.
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!
Your baby develops at a wondrous rate every week. From her first gummy smiles to first words, follow her developmental milestones and catch even the tiny changes which may have otherwise gone unnoticed, by reading these week by week updates on your bub's physical, social and emotional development.
Sleep may seem elusive in the early days, but there are all manner of ideas and tactics to ensure everyone in the house gets to sleep like a baby.
It’s sometimes hard to know what to do, but there are so many ways you make make a new mum feel supported. more
'I suck at being a friend right now'
When you have young children and other commitments, friendships can sometimes become neglected. A good friend is one that understands...more
Don't worry, bonding with your baby immediately hardly ever happens
Are you one of the many Australian mums berating themselves for not being deeply in love with their newborn yet? Don’t worry,...more
15 reasons mums of newborns aren't answering your calls (or texts)
It should be self-explanatory, but for those mums who may need to “gently remind” certain people of why getting anywhere...more
This parenting gig is tough. So how do you know when to seek help?
The struggles of parenting can feel overwhelming at times. Find out when it’s time to reach out for support for five common problems. more
Dear everyone, this is what we really want when we’ve just had a baby. more
Bullying, ridicule and competition: The playground hell of toxic mothers’ groups
With the challenge of pregnancy, labour and the early sleep-deprived weeks with a newborn over, some mothers face their next battle…...more
Dear Clueless: A letter to myself as a new mum
Nobody likes unsolicited advice, but Penny Flanagan thinks she might like to have read this letter to herself as a new mum. If only...more
How dudes tell other dudes their baby news
A dad-to-be shares his baby news with a friend in a hilarious text message exchange. more
'New mums shouldn’t have to do it all alone'
Have we forgotten how important it is to allow mothers with newborns time to adjust to their new reality? more
