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The top 4 myths about baby teeth, busted
From when to take your tot to the dentist for the first time, through to the importance of baby teeth, let's separate fact from fiction and bust some baby teeth myths once and for all.
Baby temperature: what's normal, how to treat a fever, and when to see a doctor
What's a normal temperature? How can you make your baby more comfortable? When should you see a doctor?
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9 non-negotiable rules of visiting a newborn
Newborns are delicate creatures. Their mums even more so.
Infection every expectant mother feared 'eradicated' in Australia
Rubella has been all but wiped out across the nation following decades of dedicated vaccination of infants.
Mental health warning for extremely unsettled babies
Researchers find startlingly higher rates of mental health issues in children who experienced severe behavioural problems as infants.
Would you buy a tag that told people not to touch your baby?
While some might see it as overprotective, warding off would-be cuddlers may save small lives.
Mum's warning as baby nearly loses toes to hair tourniquet
We take a closer look at how to identify and treat this serious medical condition.
Why you should never let people kiss your baby
A social media campaign is urging parents of newborns to get tough when it comes to visitors.
Babies need more than tummy time to strengthen necks and prevent flat heads
Supervised, awake tummy time is recommended to facilitate a baby's development and minimise flat head syndrome.
Child's play: the simple games that can help detect autism in young babies
Researchers suggest baby games we've played for generations could be key to spotting signs of autism early.
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I knew how to be my disabled son's nurse, but I had to learn how to be his mum
No one tells you how gummy the electrodes are on a heart monitor. It's the kind of detail that gets lost when you consider why the monitor is needed in the first place. But they are sticky and strong as leeches, and while they are meant for good, they do not give up easily. I watched my son squirm, a 10-week-old kid who'd never been outside his hospital room, and tried to be both swift and gentle when removing them.
Is it really safe to pierce a baby's ears?
Tacky, cruel or totally fine - everyone has an opinion.
These scientists think plastics are shrinking penises
Penises are shrinking, and birth defects of the penis are rising, two Melbourne scientists claim.
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