Baby Development
Your one year old can reason like a scientist
Research says so!
Crawling babies stir up 'bio-gunk' - but it's not as scary as it sounds
It's not all bad.
Baby talk is more sophisticated than you might think
And it's universal.
Babies can tell if you’re smiling - even if they can't see you
They are "extremely attuned" to their parents.
Babies not confused when learning two languages
It comes naturally to bilingual bubs.
20 unconventional parenting milestones to celebrate
Baby books come ready to go with spaces for photos and lines to fill out the dates of classic baby milestones — baby's first haircut, baby's first tooth, baby's first solid food — these are all things that new parents want to remember and share. But what about the milestones that leave us hysterically laughing (or crying), like baby's first inappropriate public outburst?
Breastfeeding
My body turned on me while breastfeeding and I'm heartbroken
I could feel myself emotionally unravelling while watching her struggle.
Dad's 'breastfeeding' hack for baby who won't feed
New parents around the world are taking note.
Life with a Baby
Are modern day baby monitoring devices creating anxious parents?
Experts say devices are not necessary.
Why playgroup wasn't for me
I wish I could say that my time at playgroup was great. I'd love to tell you a positive story about meeting a new support group and finding lifelong friends. But, that wouldn't be the truth.
The logistics of shopping with a baby and toddler in tow
It ain't easy!
Baby Care
The truth about baby wipes: they are for EVERYTHING
Welcome to the club! Now stock up on those baby wipes.
Science suggests which parent should get up at night to crying baby
New research shows sleep deprivation can affect a woman's working memory - but not a man's. So should dads be the ones to get up overnight?
Dad asks: 'Where are the baby changing facilities in men's bathrooms?"
Dads change nappies too, so why aren't there more change tables in men's toilets?
Would you care if this were your second baby?
A perfect parenting mantra from Clementine Ford.
10 gross things most mums do (but don't admit to)
We do it out of love, right?
Is this the most adorable new dad ever?
Sweet reaction to baby's needles goes viral.
Baby Sleep
Beyond controlled crying: a new way to get babies to sleep
In studies of controlled crying, babies fall asleep sooner and wake less. However, it's not for everyone.
The truth about baby sleep school
I couldn't help wondering, would it work?
The (nightly) debate had by parents everywhere
He wakes up for the crying baby?
The $40 'miracle cure' for colic
Australian pharmacist swamped with orders.
Your catnapping newborn is not 'broken'
Promises to "fix" a wakeful baby are misplaced.
Sleep guru's advice for adjusting to daylight saving time
Just when you've got your bub into a regular sleep routine, daylight saving time comes around and everything is turned upside down.
Baby Food
Beyond pureed pumpkin: There's a baby food revolution
Until recently, you could buy fresh pet food in Australia but not fresh baby food.
Judge declines to taste disputed Heinz snack
A Federal Court judge has rejected a request for him to taste a kids' snack food at the centre of a legal stoush over its nutritional value.
Babies who feed themselves grow up less fussy
Spoonfed babies found to be less adventurous eaters.
Baby Health
Babies who look like their dads more likely to be healthy
Study finds that babies who spend more time with their dads are healthier on their first birthday.
Doctors want newborns to be screened for 'bubble boy' SCID disease
In the first five weeks of his life, Harrison Draper went from being a healthy, pink-skinned newborn to a sick child who left doctors stumped. He had 'bubble boy' disease.
Grieving mum warns against 'bottle propping' after son's death
Coroner issues warning following inquest.
Lack of sun causing rickets in Australian children
Re-emerging problem prompts calls for a major campaign about the risk of vitamin D deficiency in pregnant women and babies.
Parents criticised for video of baby being tickled
Is tickling babies a good idea?
The day my son got a huge scratch on his face at daycare
I learned my first parenting lesson; don't jump to conclusions, and always ask questions.
Education & Play
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.
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.
Let your kids put the latest Fisher-Price toys to the test
Nobody knows more about engaging kids through play than Fisher-Price.
Free baby playgroup to benefit infants and their carers
Playgroup NSW membership is now free for a year, for anyone with an infant under 12 months of age.
The song created just to make your baby gloriously happy
Does it work for your baby?
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.
Baby Products
Safety risk: cot mattress recall
Some of the mattresses have been recalled due to risk of entrapment.
Recall: Jolly Jumper Port A Stand
Cease use immediately and
Recall - three baby products by VTech and Discoveroo
If you have any of these baby toys, cease use immediately.