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It's okay to not love every stage of parenting

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How a nappy helped one dad eat lunch

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Do we judge other mums to feel better about ourselves?

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If you need baby food inspiration, look no further than Baby Food Universe.

If you make your own baby food you'll love this Instagram account

Tired of making carrot purée? Take a look at this mum's homemade baby food creations.

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Amazing video: baby takes first steps just after birth

A newborn girl has impressed hospital staff by taking her first steps on the day she was born.

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Babies learn how to stand unsupported at this special swimming class in Iceland.

Babies can stand up on their own at four months - here's the proof

A new study is demonstrating that babies can do more than we think they can.

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An image showing a developing brain from The Developing Human Connectome Project.

Stunning images show baby brain development

First images of how babies' brains develop have been released in a landmark study that will eventually tell us more about brain growth and life outcomes than we've ever known before.

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A video of 18-day-old baby Adam holding his bottle has gone viral.

This newborn knows what he wants - and gets it

The astonished parents of a newborn whose 18-day-old bub is already feeding himself, shared a clip of their little one's feat to YouTube - and it's truly incredible viewing.

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About one in 4000 babies are born with ACC.

'Rain Man' gene discovery to help parents

Rain Man won four Oscars back in 1989 and now three decades later Australian scientists have discovered more about the brain of the man who inspired the film.

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Senator Larissa Waters puts forward a motion in the Senate while breastfeeding her baby Alia.

Why I couldn't care less if women breastfeed in Parliament

Family-friendly workplaces are great in theory.

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Breastfeeding may reduce the risk of heart disease in mums, new study

It may also decrease a mum's risk of stroke later in life too.

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Yummy Mummies cast member Maria DiGeronimo.

Yummy Mummies slammed over breastfeeding comments

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When breastfeeding is a big problem

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Breastfeeding may help with caesarean pain, says new study

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Diabetic women safe to express milk in late pregnancy, study finds

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It's okay to not love every stage of parenting

Just because you don't love the stage your child is at, doesn't mean there's anything wrong with you.

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Do we judge other mums to feel better about ourselves?

We tell ourselves that we are concerned about the baby's wellbeing, but I'm not so sure that's true.

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Sleepy new parents still finding time for sex

While sleep-deprivation tops the list of challenges faced by new parents, it's not all bad news.

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Why I won't be following this bizarre parenting trend

Take notice parents, there's a new baby trend that you need to be aware of so you don't offend others who might have embraced it.

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Lailah and Davin Flynn were unharmed in a car accident thanks to their mother's diligent car seat safety.

Mother's plea to keep kids out of jackets in car safety seats

It's a safety trick many don't know about, but it may just save your child's life.

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Baby Eric Matthews with his mother and father.

Parents reminded of sling safety after baby's death

Parents are being urged to ensure their baby carrier is safe and being used properly after a four-week-old died while being held by his mother in one.

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4 important cues that will make everything easier for you and your baby

If you do some baby-watching, you will be amazed at how even very young babies communicate.

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Genevieve Lennon with her two-year-old son Matthew who suffers from hip dysplasia.

'Something's not right here': Why Matthew was walking with a limp

Doctors are warning parents not to swaddle their babies as an increasing number of infants in Australia are suffering hip dysplasia, which, left untreated, may lead to early osteoarthritis.

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Which country's babies cry the most?

Average news for Australian parents: it seems our babies aren't the biggest criers in the world … nor do they cry the least.

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Worrying about your child’s sleep habits may lead to depression

Exhaustion can be damaging.

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Babies sleep better in their own rooms, new study says

From four months old, babies sleep better when they're in their own rooms finds new research, which contradicts current recommendations around safe infant sleep practices.

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Why I'm so happy I hired a sleep coach for my third baby

OPINION: Most new parents are familiar with the delirium that comes with loving a newborn. Senses are heightened and you exist in a state where survival, for you and the baby, is all that matters. Waking every few hours to fill a tiny tummy time after time after time is trying, even as it comes with moments of complete peace and happiness.

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Married At First Sight's Zoe Hendrix shares true feelings on motherhood

The new mum has shared the exhausting reality of sleep regression in an honest Instagram post.

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Tizzie Hall is in the business of getting babies to sleep.

The art and business of baby sleep whispering

There's a price to pay for a full night's sleep.

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Baby Ava cried between 12 and 15 hours a day. Every day.

You've read all the books. Talked to your mum. Your friends from mothers' group give you their tips. Then the baby arrives. And you have no freaking idea.

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The latest advice on starting solids

Introducing food to a baby’s diet is one of the biggest milestone of the first six months.

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Organix finger foods baby biscuits have been recalled due to choking hazard.

Recall issued for popular brand of baby biscuits

You will want to check your cupboard and give these the flick, after a recall was issued this week.

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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!

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Baby circumcised without mother's permission

Three people have been arrested over the incident.

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The Red Nose foundation cares for families whose babies have died suddenly after 20 weeks old.

Red Nose Day: the agony of stillbirth still hurts

It is tragic that after two decades, the number of stillborn babies in Australia has not changed.

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One in three adults do not realise e-cigarette smoke is harmful to children

Electronic cigarette vapour is harmful to children, yet one in three adults are still not aware of its dangers, a new study has found.

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Conjoined twin girls Abby, right, and Erin at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in Philadelphia.

Doctors just separated twin girls joined at the head in one of the world's rarest surgeries

The 10-month-old girls from North Carolina were born connected at the head, an extremely rare condition.

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Gabriella Munoz will travel to Mexico to try to find her biological family, along with husband Cesar Albarran-Torres, ...

'I'm spending my inheritance trying to find my birth family'

The search for my biological family will make us postpone the plans to buy our dream home.

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How breast milk can help relieve your baby's teething pain

Try one mum's simple parenting hack to ease your baby's discomfort.

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Pay attention dads - you can help your baby learn faster

Paternal engagement in those early months of life can create new pathways for cognitive development, says a new study.

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Adorable exchange as deaf grandma teaches deaf baby to sign

There is always something so beautiful about babies with special connections to their older family members. But what Aria McMahon has with her grandmother Pamela is pure magic.