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The ability to pick out words from language starts in the very first days of life.
It will help your baby's language development.
There have long been signs that newborn smiles could signal positive emotions.
One mum's experience after her daughter was diagnosed with IUGR (Intrauterine Growth Restriction).
The short answer is no.
Research suggest that activity in one generation can impact on the following generation.
Research has found that waiting at least 12 hours after delivery for bub's first bath may help mums to breastfeed.
It's an interesting link.
Tragically, blind cord injuries aren't uncommon.
'He's your classic chauvinist with added crystals and lentils, an old-fashioned sexist in hippy-dippy clothing,' Michael Hogan calls out slacker dads.
Can you really put a price on motherhood?
A start-up that requires prospective babysitters to hand over their social media accounts says it uses “advanced artificial intelligence” to assess candidates.
They've been touted as a safe alternative to bassinet - but are they safe.
Babies who cry excessively are often diagnosed with colic. So what exactly is it and why does it cause so much crying?
Prior to having children, most of us would cringe at the thought of discussing defecation in any great detail.
Wouldn't parenting be so much easier if babies could talk and tell us why they’re wailing?
It’s not just the obvious lollies, sugary drinks and an aversion to brushing that will cause teeth issues for children. Some of the most innocent baby and childhood habits could be jeopardising the position of your child’s impending adult teeth – and paving the path for a crooked future.
A new study suggests that it might be worth giving your bub a little extra tummy time during the day.
Young children enjoy the security of a cot, resulting in better sleep patterns, study finds.
An ideological battle over controlled crying has created unprecedented anxiety among parents and given rise to a new industry of costly consultants.
In the end, DNA tests could be seen as a pricey way to confirm what you probably already know.
If you had told me a few years ago that my husband and I would forgo sleeping in the same room, I would have told you you were lying.
The health effects go beyond sleep – and can last two weeks or more. Here's what the research says.
The popular line's deletion from supermarket shelves has left many parents and kids dismayed.
How you feed your baby is a personal choice. When it comes to formula feeding, this is what experts recommend.
Once, allergenic foods were avoided, now they are recommended within the first year.
The actress turns to Instagram fans to ask for "magic tricks" to help her two-month-old daughter cope with colic.
A US mum has written a powerful open letter to the doctor who said "sorry" after diagnosing her baby daughter with Down syndrome.
Earlier this week, Chrissy Teigen tweeted that her baby Miles was being "fitted for a little helmet".
Charlie and Tam Hutchins had never heard of human parechovirus, but it’s a disease that’s on the rise in Australia, with serious – even life-threatening – implications for young babies.
Cow’s milk allergy (CMA) is the most common food allergy in infants and young children, affecting about one in 50 Australian infants.
One in 10 babies born today will develop a food allergy before their first birthday.
When is the right time to teach manners to children?
Paternal engagement in those early months of life can create new pathways for cognitive development, says a new study.
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.
Nobody knows more about engaging kids through play than Fisher-Price.
Playgroup NSW membership is now free for a year, for anyone with an infant under 12 months of age.
Does it work for your baby?
Run, don't walk!
A recall notice has been issued for a popular sand and water table sold nationally in Target.
Check your stashes for the Baby Berry Bibs from Best & Less.