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Unforgettable pregnancy and baby movies
Grab some popcorn, put your feet up and choose from one of these unforgettable pregnancy and baby movies to watch.
Guess who? Celebs as babies
Play a fun game of guess who with this gallery of celebs as babies and toddlers. How well do you know your favourite star's twinkle?
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'I gag at the smell of poo': the song lyrics every mum will sing along to
A mum's parody of Ed Sheeran's song 'Shape of You' has been viewed more 11 million times in just two days.
The classical performance where a baby is a must-have
Why aren't there more baby-friendly concerts like this? And we're not talking about The Wiggles.
The cinema chain adding playgrounds in theatres to keep kids happy
It's hard for young children to sit still for two hours, and that can turn a trip to the movies into an ordeal for parents. So what if the solution were to let the kids play at the cinema?
Men take the reins of 50 Shades Darker, and it shows
When Christian Grey isn't stalking Anastasia Steele in 50 Shades Darker, a former submissive partner of Grey's is stalking them both.
Married At First Sight: Simone's scathing attack on show
“I wanted nothing more than to go back to my ‘old’ life. Real reality. But I couldn’t."
The 10 most read stories on Essential Baby in 2016
We've had some huge stories here on Essential Baby in 2016 - and some may just surprise you.
The sweetest things that happened in 2016
It's been a tricky year to evaluate. So much tragedy and loss on a global scale can overshadow those every day sweet moments. Perhaps you welcomed a new baby this year or saw your toddler reach milestones that gladdened your heart.
Five pieces of good news from 2016
At times it can feel as if only bad news is around, but this is far from the truth.
Why has 2016, the Year of the Fire Monkey, been so difficult?
Of course tragedies and challenges occur every year. So why does 2016 feel like it was so much worse than usual?
Fans get weepy over first look at Beaches remake
It's the cult tearjerker that made generations sob. And now they're sobbing for a different reason.
12 babies who look like celebrities
They're cute, they're funny - and sometimes they look uncannily like celebrities.
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