Baby Development
Why do babies point? Researchers may have the answer
It's the first time researchers have unlocked this key concept in child development.
The six-month-old walking her way into the Guinness Book of World Records - literally
At just six months old Freya Minter is taking the concept of baby steps to a whole other level.
Look who's listening: Babies recognise words at just three days old, study reveals
The ability to pick out words from language starts in the very first days of life.
More than baby talk: Why you need to learn to speak 'parentese'
It will help your baby's language development.
Not just wind: the truth about those adorable newborn baby smiles
There have long been signs that newborn smiles could signal positive emotions.
Yes my baby is 'tiny', but please don't say these things to me
One mum's experience after her daughter was diagnosed with IUGR (Intrauterine Growth Restriction).
Breastfeeding
Breast-feeding a 3.5-year-old isn't creepy, it's hilarious
Before I had kids, I had no idea breast-feeding was controversial.
Common things you probably didn't know about breastfeeding
#1 - it's a skill.
Life with a Baby
The nursery chair sending mums off their rocker
You'll soon see why.
New mothers are taught to feed, but sleep is as important for both of you
It's time to take occupational fatigue seriously in the domestic workplace, says a Melbourne expert.
What would you tell your younger self about having kids?
The transition from a child-free life to parenthood is one of the biggest we make.
Baby Care
New sensors monitor sick babies without wires blocking hugs
U.S. researchers have created tiny skin-like wires so it will be much easier for parents to interact with their babies.
Parental guidance: 'artificial intelligence' used to rate babysitters based on their social media history
A start-up that requires prospective babysitters to hand over their social media accounts says it uses “advanced artificial intelligence” to assess candidates.
Why this popular baby gift may pose a danger to infants
They've been touted as a safe alternative to bassinet - but are they safe.
Does my baby have colic?
Babies who cry excessively are often diagnosed with colic. So what exactly is it and why does it cause so much crying?
Everything you need to know about your baby's poo, and then some!
Prior to having children, most of us would cringe at the thought of discussing defecation in any great detail.
Six reasons why your baby won’t stop crying
Wouldn't parenting be so much easier if babies could talk and tell us why they’re wailing?
Baby Sleep
One simple trick saved us hours each week
Got a smartphone with a timer? Then you've got all you need to nail toddler bedtime with precision.
The myth of 'sleeping through the night:' what parents should know
Being sleep deprived is awful, but newborns shouldn't actually sleep through the night.
We asked five experts: should we nap during the day?
Find out what the verdict is from sleep experts on day naps.
Baby not sleeping through the night? Try this
A new study suggests that it might be worth giving your bub a little extra tummy time during the day.
Toddlers should sleep in a cot until age three, study finds
Young children enjoy the security of a cot, resulting in better sleep patterns, study finds.
Parenting style the new front in culture wars
An ideological battle over controlled crying has created unprecedented anxiety among parents and given rise to a new industry of costly consultants.
Baby Food
No, this is not an acceptable way to get your child to eat
Imagine having something you love and cherish, something that provides you with security and comfort trashed in front of your eyes. Sound unnecessary and upsetting? Well, for some parents it's clearly not, especially if it means their child will eat.
Coles dinosaur pasta is now officially extinct
The popular line's deletion from supermarket shelves has left many parents and kids dismayed.
Here’s what you can do to promote your formula-fed baby’s healthy growth
How you feed your baby is a personal choice. When it comes to formula feeding, this is what experts recommend.
Baby Health
We just want to take our baby home: The rare syndrome keeping four-month-old Jasper in hospital
Baby Jasper Lyon is snuggled up in his hospital bed guarded by a multi-coloured zoo of toys. His dad, Matt, plants a tender kiss on his cheek and softly strokes his head.
Beware the teething trap. Many products don't work, and can even be dangerous
Teething can be a difficult time, but it will eventually pass.
Babies should be exposed to no screens in the first year of life, new guidelines state
The World Health Organisation issued strict new guidelines on one of the most anxiety-producing issues of 21st Century family life: How much should parents resort to videos and online games to entertain, educate or simply distract their young children?
Gene therapy rids infants of 'bubble boy' immune disease symptoms
After decades of painstaking research and heartbreaking setbacks, the treatment appears to have cured an "incurable" genetic disorder with no side effects.
Jimmy and Tori Rees update fans on baby Mack's condition
"Mack you are a true fighter," wrote Tori about her 7-week-old, who had "30 people working on him" after a tongue tie procedure.
The 'snot sucker' and more: how to clear a baby's blocked nose
Here's the lowdown on which products are safe - and the most effective - for congested babies.
Education & Play
Teaching manners: More than please and thank you
When is the right time to teach manners to children?
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?
Baby Products
Bluey books debut with three adorable titles
Two board books and one activity book - will be released in early November 2019.
The Best & Less 'Lion King' range for babies and kids is totally wild
Go wild with the brand new Lion King ranges, in stores on July 1.
14 models of baby rockers subject of mass safety recall
14 baby rockers have been recalled amid safety fears for babies.