Jump to content

Toggle Housekeeping Housekeeping

  Forum Stats Last Post Info

Announcements

What's new in your community

  • 23 topics
  • 394 replies
The EB duck has had a nip a... - last post by JingleBlitzenBalls

Messages for Mods or Admin

Contact moderators and admin with questions or concerns about the forums

  • 9,808 topics
  • 38,195 replies
No EB email notifications f... - last post by Paddlepop
  • Protected Forum
  • By Paddlepop

FAQs, Rules, Tips & Questions

  1. Site Rules, FAQs & EB Team,
  2. Forum & Technical Qs,
  3. Signature Tips and Qs

Everything you need to know about EB

  • 10,012 topics
  • 79,473 replies
How to Block a Member - last post by MissBehaving

The Testing Area

Try out your signature, links, avatar and more

  • 14,391 topics
  • 15,687 replies
How To Make Your Own Signature - last post by Bumbleflop

Sponsored discussions

Discussion questions and polls from our sponsors

  • 1 topics
  • 0 replies
Does your son show signs of... - last post by F.E.B.E

Toggle Blogs Blogs

  Forum Stats Last Post Info

Blog: Kylie Orr

  • 183 topics
  • 6,420 replies
Is there truth to "Litt... - last post by Evelyn Smith

Blog: Amity Dry

  • 89 topics
  • 4,254 replies
A visit from the dummy fairy - last post by newmumandexcited

Archived blogs

  1. Blog: Justine Davies,
  2. Sonia Williams,
  3. Ghania Dib,
  4. Johanna Baker-Dowdell

  • 121 topics
  • 2,977 replies
Did the feminists get it al... - last post by Datrys

Blog: PrueCorlette

  • 23 topics
  • 1,341 replies
IVF and Depression - last post by AJulemont

Toggle Meet Other Members Meet Other Members

  Forum Stats Last Post Info

Feature Member

Find out more about the people behind the EB usernames

  • 104 topics
  • 2,342 replies
My baby had a stroke in utero - last post by Cupcakesmum

Newbies' Comfy Couch

Make yourself at home and introduce yourself

  • 5,579 topics
  • 21,906 replies
Hello! I'm a newbie here - last post by Ellie bean

EB Buddy Groups

Find a new group of friends among our mini-communities

  • 3,084 topics
  • 308,086 replies
EB Military Families #77 - last post by 4littlemonkeys

State forums

  1. New South Wales,
  2. Victoria,
  3. Queensland,
  4. Australian Capital Territory,
  5. South Australia,
  6. Western Australia,
  7. Tasmania,
  8. Northern Territory,
  9. Outside Australia,
  10. Australia's Flood Disaster

Talk about the issues closer to home

  • 78,073 topics
  • 902,403 replies
Mandurah to Albany - Must S... - last post by EsmeLennox

Toggle Parents' Groups Parents' Groups

  Forum Stats Last Post Info

Join a parents' group here

  1. 2000-2003,
  2. 2004,
  3. 2005,
  4. 2006,
  5. 2007,
  6. 2008,
  7. 2009,
  8. 2010,
  9. 2011,
  10. 2012,
  11. 2013,
  12. 2014,
  13. 2015,
  14. 2016,
  15. 2017

Meet members with children born around the same time as yours

  • 13,979 topics
  • 972,404 replies
June 06 Parents # 271 - last post by Xanadu25

Toggle Pregnancy Pregnancy

  Forum Stats Last Post Info

Pregnancy: Tips, Questions and Information

Ask questions or offer advice to other expectant parents

  • 49,964 topics
  • 477,169 replies
Is EB representative when i... - last post by Nut

What Month are You Due?

  1. Due January 2017,
  2. Due in February 2017,
  3. Due March 2017,
  4. Due April 2017,
  5. Due in May 2017,
  6. Due June 2017,
  7. Due July 2017,
  8. Due August 2017,
  9. Due September 2017,
  10. Due October 2017,
  11. Due November 2017,
  12. Due December 2017,
  13. Due January 2018,
  14. Due February 2018,
  15. Due March 2018,
  16. Due April 2018,
  17. Due in May 2018,
  18. Due June 2018,
  19. Due July 2018,
  20. Due in August 2018,
  21. Due in September 2018,
  22. Due in October 2018,
  23. Due in November 2018,
  24. Due in December 2018,
  25. Due in January 2019,
  26. Due in February 2019,
  27. Due in March 2019,
  28. Due In April 2019,
  29. Due in May 2019,
  30. Due in June 2019,
  31. Due in July 2019,
  32. Due in August 2019,
  33. Due in September 2019,
  34. Due in October 2019,
  35. Due in November 2019,
  36. Due in December 2019,
  37. Due in January 2020,
  38. Due in February 2020,
  39. Due in March 2020,
  40. Due in April 2020,
  41. Due in May 2020,
  42. Due in June 2020,
  43. Due in July 2020,
  44. Due in August 2020,
  45. Due in September 2020,
  46. Archived 2012 due in groups,
  47. Archived 2013 due in groups.,
  48. Archived 2014 due in groups,
  49. Archived 2015 due in groups,
  50. Archived 2016 due in groups

Join a mini-community who are expecting at the same time as you

  • 10,926 topics
  • 803,721 replies
Due in Sept 2020 chat #1 - last post by Moo-me

Hospital and Birthing Centres

Ask about others' experiences to help decide where your baby will be born

  • 8,511 topics
  • 42,856 replies
One Born Every Minute - Bla... - last post by ajo

Doulas & Midwives

Bringing birth practitioners and EB members together

  • 494 topics
  • 2,791 replies
Student Midwife in Melbourn... - last post by carlastmidwife

Baby Names

Share opinions about one of the most important decisions a parent will make

  • 27,184 topics
  • 565,809 replies
Girl names to go with Lucy... - last post by kerilyntaryn

Pregnancy/Parenting After Problems Conceiving

Meet others who understand the ups and downs

  • 1,453 topics
  • 59,192 replies
Ready Set Go: Due in 2018 - last post by IamOzgirl

Pregnancy/Parenting After Loss

Moving on after a difficult time

  • 262 topics
  • 3,460 replies
Terrified of my pregnancy - last post by born.a.girl

Specialised Pregnancy Support Groups

Buddy groups for those experiencing pregnancy after overcoming obstacles

  • 440 topics
  • 36,245 replies
Support for High Risk NT Re... - last post by bees-knees

Toggle Birth Birth

  Forum Stats Last Post Info

Labour & Birth

What to expect on the big day

  • 2,147 topics
  • 37,278 replies
C-sec or vaginal birth afte... - last post by chicken_bits

Caesars

Preparing for a delivery by caesarean section

  • 3,179 topics
  • 35,249 replies
Delayed cord clamping - c s... - last post by 400

Vaginal Birth Preparation

Plus vaginal birth after a caesarean section (VBAC)

  • 1,954 topics
  • 16,797 replies
Advice re vaginal birth, pr... - last post by littlepickle

Home Birthing

Talk about your plans and experiences of babies born at home

  • 1,693 topics
  • 24,553 replies
Homebirth in 2016? - last post by mumwith3

Your birth stories

Share your precious memories

  • 2,476 topics
  • 18,432 replies
(Long, self-indulgent) birt... - last post by Riss_234

Traumatic & Disappointing Birth Experiences

When things don't turn out how you expected

  • 459 topics
  • 4,906 replies
Marginal placenta previa an... - last post by Chief Pancake Make

Your body after baby

All about your recovery and the changes that take place

  • 1,668 topics
  • 13,616 replies
Needing a super supportive... - last post by Phoebeandme

Toggle Babies Babies

  Forum Stats Last Post Info

Birth-6 Months

The early days

  • 19,225 topics
  • 158,972 replies
Looking for a nanny - last post by wilding

6-12 Months

Your older baby

  • 10,569 topics
  • 81,901 replies
9 month old waking with gas... - last post by livelifelovehappy

Babies Born Early (and beyond)

The issues facing parents of premmies

  • 2,537 topics
  • 30,714 replies
No-one posts here now, - bu... - last post by Amica

Twins, Triplets, Quads and More

For parents and friends of multiples

  • 4,984 topics
  • 57,786 replies
You'll Laugh, You'l... - last post by 4*shining*stars

Breastfeeding

From birth to beyond

  • 10,761 topics
  • 82,710 replies
Booze - little, but often? - last post by premmie

Formula and supplement feeding

Advice and support

  • 278 topics
  • 3,166 replies
Cow's milk protein into... - last post by MayaTheGrinch

Baby and toddler food

Seek advice on weaning and solids and share your favourite recipes

  • 13,672 topics
  • 72,027 replies
Avocados, peas, pasta... wh... - last post by Riotproof

Nappies

Disposable or modern cloth? The choices don't end there

  • 16,040 topics
  • 165,246 replies
Modern cloth nappies - last post by PrincessPeach

Buying & Dressing for Baby

Plan your spending first

  • 3,119 topics
  • 24,904 replies
Wraps/slings - last post by Fluffy Potatoes

Prams & Strollers

Getting mobile with your baby or toddler

  • 3,857 topics
  • 22,577 replies
Bicycle trailer? - last post by Islander

Sleeping

How to help everyone get enough

  • 3,323 topics
  • 31,324 replies
Seeing so many newborns nig... - last post by Caribou

Toggle Toddler & Kids Toddler & Kids

  Forum Stats Last Post Info

Babies and Kids With Disabilities & Special Needs

Advice and support from others who understand

  • 13,409 topics
  • 134,514 replies
ABAS 3 or vinelands cost ap... - last post by Caitlin Happymeal

12-24 Months

The first birthday and beyond

  • 13,070 topics
  • 101,928 replies
Advice on Mr Two's temp... - last post by SkyFluff

24-36 months

The transition stage from toddler to pre-schooler

  • 1,869 topics
  • 21,334 replies
Weird lumps on 2 year old!... - last post by lozoodle

3-5 Years

The pre-school years

  • 12,046 topics
  • 93,811 replies
Constipation- laxative powd... - last post by gracie1978

5-8 Years (Younger Kids)

Discuss issues around the early primary years - behaviour, development and discipline.

  • 1,222 topics
  • 16,217 replies
Delayed FYOS, any regrets? - last post by born.a.girl

8-12 years ( The pre-teen years)

Discuss behaviour, development and discipline for tweens.

  • 2,724 topics
  • 29,301 replies
DD8yo still filling a nappy... - last post by *Spikey*

13-18 years (Teenagers)

Discuss behaviour, development and discipline for teens.

  • 460 topics
  • 9,218 replies
Deleted - last post by Nasty Teens

Challenging Behaviour & Discipline Techniques

Coping with tears, tantrums and trying times

  • 1,981 topics
  • 12,676 replies
WHy cant I see posts in thi... - last post by reachforthestars

Toilet Training

Is your child ready? Looking for the signs and getting started

  • 2,500 topics
  • 15,760 replies
Success! - last post by Ozquoll

Car Restraints

Make the right choices when it comes to safety

  • 7,721 topics
  • 50,071 replies
Recommendation 0-4 - last post by petit_manchot

Bullying

Support and advice for tough times at school

  • 27 topics
  • 377 replies
WHY does it still happen ? - last post by JingleBlitzenBalls

Play and activities

  • 174 topics
  • 2,039 replies
Vuly Trampoline - last post by Mooples

Toggle Daycare, Pre-School and School Daycare, Pre-School and School

  Forum Stats Last Post Info

Daycare, Babysitters & Nannies

For finding child care or being a carer

  • 6,037 topics
  • 38,459 replies
Changing child care subsidy... - last post by CoffeeGuy

Playgroups

Discuss your Playgroup experiences or find a Playgroup near you.

  • 155 topics
  • 606 replies
Nature playgroup Newcastle - last post by linen_and_lace

Preschool (EC, Kinder)

Discuss your child's early childhood education here.

  • 339 topics
  • 3,025 replies
Pre-K in PLC/MLC/Santa Sabi... - last post by afterlaughter

Your Child's Education - First year of school

Choosing a school, school readiness and the challenges of the first year of formal schooling.

  • 959 topics
  • 16,466 replies
Out of area Public School - last post by José

Your Child's Education - Year one and beyond

The learning experience for children and parents

  • 6,320 topics
  • 79,013 replies
Mainstream Secondary School... - last post by immismum

Toggle Parties & Special Occasions Parties & Special Occasions

  Forum Stats Last Post Info

Parties for Under 5s

Organising a special day for the little ones

  • 1,749 topics
  • 11,857 replies
Cutting costs when outsourc... - last post by Veritas Vinum Arte

Parties for 5 and Over

Planning and hosting gatherings for older children

  • 1,059 topics
  • 8,050 replies
Sleepover - catering for GF... - last post by wallofdodo

Weddings, Christenings & Showers

Celebrating the landmarks of life

  • 1,398 topics
  • 18,104 replies
Small same sex wedding - last post by IamtheMumma

Christmas, Adult birthdays, Special Occasions & other

Seasonal events and party ideas for grown-ups

  • 4,516 topics
  • 43,377 replies
Christmas is So Depressing - last post by KnightsofNi

Toggle The Parents' Room The Parents' Room

  Forum Stats Last Post Info

Everyday Mums Chat

The everyday things that other parents understand

  • 14,780 topics
  • 132,659 replies
8yr old and JoJo - last post by Caribou

Young Mums and Mums-To-Be

Meet other members who are starting families early

  • 1,326 topics
  • 17,188 replies
Very scared - last post by melanieb530

'Older' Mums and Mums-To-Be

For those having or thinking about a late baby

  • 813 topics
  • 11,514 replies
Testing / screening - last post by Renovators delight

Same-Sex Parents & Parents-To-Be

Families that begin with two mums or two dads

  • 1,184 topics
  • 14,682 replies
Soon to be TTC Mammas Melbo... - last post by BKim
  • Protected Forum
  • By BKim

Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses

Dealing with the ups and downs

  • 1,047 topics
  • 9,838 replies
Coping with asthma in the s... - last post by blimkybill

Your Family

Discuss the day-to-day dynamics

  • 765 topics
  • 11,470 replies
How to get over wanting ano... - last post by Jersey Caramel

Large Families

Share tips for budgeting, time management and daily life with many kids

  • 4,501 topics
  • 72,021 replies
3 baby mover question - last post by Jersey Caramel

Adoption

  • 645 topics
  • 4,607 replies
Adoption in Qld - last post by gracie1978
  • Protected Forum
  • By gracie1978

Fostering

Share the journey with other foster parents, current or prospective

  • 492 topics
  • 2,923 replies
I’m possibly about to start... - last post by **JODES**
  • Protected Forum
  • By **JODES**

Relationships

A members-only forum to seek support and discuss sensitive subjects

  • 7,357 topics
  • 148,218 replies
Online Dating Fun - last post by Dadto2
  • Protected Forum
  • By Dadto2

Plus Size Living

Share your experiences with other members

  • 607 topics
  • 8,304 replies
Shopping Help - Party Frock... - last post by ExpatInAsia

Find the 'awesome' in your family

Join a 4 week challenge brought to you by Essential Baby and Parent Wellbeing that will help you maximize the ‘awesome’ moments in your family right now.

  • 22 topics
  • 225 replies
Funny things your kids have... - last post by Wallymaduka

Toggle Hobbies & Crafts Hobbies & Crafts

  Forum Stats Last Post Info

Genealogy

Sharing tips, research methods and sites and more.

  • 28 topics
  • 290 replies
Can anyone help a novice? - last post by Chicken Pie

Hobbies & Crafts

Discover your creativity

  • 3,748 topics
  • 50,130 replies
Looking for a knitting patt... - last post by llamarama

Quilting & Sewing

Many threads about needle crafts

  • 3,098 topics
  • 58,602 replies
Spotlight patterns - last post by cvbn

Scrap Chat & Share

All about scrapbooking

  • 6,491 topics
  • 90,301 replies
How many pages in a scrapbook - last post by MillyM

Photography

Tips and inspiration for beginners to experts

  • 7,984 topics
  • 84,097 replies
Slides to digital prints - last post by gabbigirl

Toggle Lifestyle & Entertainment Lifestyle & Entertainment

  Forum Stats Last Post Info

Environmental Tips, Info, News & Questions

Go green and help sustain the future

  • 1,391 topics
  • 9,403 replies
Where can I take a balloon... - last post by ~Bob~

Recipes & Cooking Tips

Share your favourites and find new inspiration

  • 24,295 topics
  • 173,690 replies
What's for dinner tonig... - last post by Sancti-claws

Managing Money

Helping you take charge of your finances

  • 12,236 topics
  • 122,784 replies
Switching to owner occupier... - last post by TinyGiraffe

TV, Movies & Celebrity News

What we're watching on the big and small screens

  • 10,571 topics
  • 251,526 replies
Re-watching Grey's Anatomy - last post by IamOzgirl

Books, Poetry & Music

What we're reading, playing and listening to

  • 3,254 topics
  • 39,818 replies
Reading Challenge 2020 - last post by born.a.girl

Have a Laugh

The place for jokes and sharing life's lighter moments

  • 2,103 topics
  • 10,251 replies
My neighbours dog looks lik... - last post by Cocoa Trufflespice

Games

Get hooked on some of our online community games

  • 2,967 topics
  • 291,907 replies
Short card/board games for... - last post by Barefoot

Family Travel

Check in for tips before you take off

  • 9,662 topics
  • 90,643 replies
Campervan hire - last post by SkeptiHandsOnMum

Beauty and Fashion

How to look good and feel great

  • 4,517 topics
  • 42,724 replies
New shoes rubbing/scraping... - last post by LadyGreyTea

Your Pets

Meet other members whose pets are part of the family

  • 9,664 topics
  • 107,681 replies
Dog desensitization - last post by MeThree

Home, Garden & Renovating

  1. Decluttering and home organisation

Practical advice, inspiration and motivation

  • 11,824 topics
  • 109,136 replies
2020 Decluttering, Cleaning... - last post by PoolsideMasterchef

Sports

  1. London 2012: Olympic and Paralympic Games

Show your team's colours and fly the flag here

  • 525 topics
  • 22,979 replies
Best smart watch for cyclin... - last post by Dadto2

Internet & Technology

For talk about internet, mobiles and gadgets

  • 2,085 topics
  • 10,451 replies
Shared calendar app that wo... - last post by MissMilla

Spirituality

  1. New Age Beliefs & Spirituality,
  2. Faith & Religion,
  3. Paranormal & Supernatural,
  4. The Crystal Ball

Encompassing religion, faith and other beliefs

  • 6,099 topics
  • 70,094 replies
Difference between catholic... - last post by Datrys

Celebrity Parents and Kids

Births, babies and the kids who have everything!

  • 38 topics
  • 823 replies
Celebrities and twins - last post by tres

Toggle General General

  Forum Stats Last Post Info

News, Social Issues & Politics

  1. Election2016

What's making news close to home and abroad

  • 8,145 topics
  • 262,593 replies
Is this the beginning of th... - last post by steppy

What Do You Think?

For discussions about the issues that make us think

  • 84,152 topics
  • 2,459,267 replies
What's your level of en... - last post by Kallie88

Miscellaneous

For topics that just don't quite fit in anywhere else

  • 97,205 topics
  • 1,637,837 replies
What's your favourite m... - last post by kimasa

Good News

Shout it from the rooftops and share it with the EB community

  • 4,707 topics
  • 35,777 replies
It rained again..... - last post by Sentient Puddle

Venting Board

Sometimes it feels better to get it off your chest

  • 49,121 topics
  • 901,049 replies
First world fluffy vents -... - last post by SM3s Fight Song
  • Protected Forum
  • By SM3s Fight Song

Competitions

Enter our members-only competitions here

  • 113 topics
  • 8,022 replies
WIN dad a gift pack for Fat... - last post by EB-Marion

Toggle Essential Work Essential Work

  Forum Stats Last Post Info

Studying and Parenting

Striking a balance between family and further education

  • 5,372 topics
  • 53,997 replies
Any single parents studying? - last post by Nebula

Party Plan

For sellers and buyers to share ideas, info and strategies. Please read the forum guidelines before posting!

  • 3,316 topics
  • 26,485 replies
Looking at starting Party plan - last post by aprilrainatxmas

Employment Opportunities

Offer a job to an EB member here! Please read the forum guidelines before posting.

  • 897 topics
  • 2,702 replies
I can't believe I just... - last post by Tokra

Seeking Employment

For EB members looking for work - and those who want to employ them. Please read the forum rules before posting.

  • 541 topics
  • 1,368 replies
Anyone else looking for work? - last post by Ozquoll

Working Parents

When you're juggling work and family commitments

  • 1,601 topics
  • 19,587 replies
Help on resignation and con... - last post by savannah_8
  • Protected Forum
  • By savannah_8

My Business

For business owners to share advice and support. Please read the forum guidelines before posting.

  • 651 topics
  • 3,983 replies
Business cards - working fr... - last post by JomoMum

Toggle Health Health

  Forum Stats Last Post Info

General Health and Safety Tips

  1. Contraception

General Health and Safety Tips

  • 7,774 topics
  • 43,302 replies
can't exercise without... - last post by Not Escapin Xmas

Your Diet & Fitness

Your Diet & Fitness

  • 8,029 topics
  • 138,840 replies
Weight Loss Support Thread - last post by Etcetera

Natural Therapies

Natural Therapies

  • 1,458 topics
  • 8,122 replies
Garlic oil to treat ear inf... - last post by Chelli

Cancer Support Forum

  • 1,059 topics
  • 12,147 replies
Fertility preservation befo... - last post by Wolf87

Allergy and Food Intolerance Support

Food Intolerances and Allergies

  • 4,431 topics
  • 28,970 replies
Share the new food products... - last post by notsoretro

Toggle Shopping Shopping

  Forum Stats Last Post Info

Hot Specials

Hot Specials

  • 16,468 topics
  • 121,939 replies
Educational experience 50% off - last post by Ozquoll

Product Reviews

Product Reviews

  • 15,745 topics
  • 74,514 replies
Dual Cab Ute - best family... - last post by FiveAus

Product Recalls

Product Recalls

  • 181 topics
  • 766 replies
Recall - BIG W - Ray Ban Br... - last post by rjflc69

Children's toys

Toy shopping for younger kids (1-8)

  • 266 topics
  • 1,619 replies
Crayola light board - last post by MayaTheGrinch

Toys for Older Kids

Toy shopping for older kids (8 and up)

  • 44 topics
  • 286 replies
Toys, games & ideas for... - last post by Bearynice

Toggle Dad's Zone Dad's Zone

  Forum Stats Last Post Info

Blog: Dad's Diary

  • 67 topics
  • 1,297 replies
Nintendo "DS": Device of Sa... - last post by stephanu

Dad chat

Forum for men to chat to other dads and dads-to-be.

  • 74 topics
  • 908 replies
Moving overseas...without t... - last post by steppy

  • 16,544,836 Total Posts
  • 271,447 Total Members
  • Oliviya Newest Member
  • 54,758 Most Online

3758 users are online (in the past 15 minutes)

51 members, 3640 guests, 67 anonymous users   (See full list)


Google, kimasa, NeedSleepNow, LozS, xjrx, fairydust28522, chicken_bits, medanni, afterlaughter, RabbitHash, Bing, Charliethesailor, ainira, StillDreaming, Bethlehem Babe, Ahrefs, Facebook, Kallie88, Melbs2010, lotsofbots, coffeegal, QuirkyMum, Delilahdell, Romeo Void, Dadto2, UndergroundKelpie, Wonderstruck, kerfuffle, Hunch, SarahBelle48, Wagtail7, BrainFart, mischiefandmayhem, Baroness Bubbles, ali-song, MooGuru, joeyinthesky, Caribou, Appleball, alchetta, SplashingRainbows, Quay11, ljx, José, Zed22222, Grassisgreen, twokidsonedog, humphreybear, Lara_Nat's_mum, Toadette, Sancti-claws, lizzzard, Lisatwins22, Feral33, Missy D

 

'My parenting style is Survivalist'

A helicopter or tiger mum, I am not.

8 mums reveal their favourite nappy bags

We asked a bunch of mums which nappy bags they love the most.

Why you shouldn't bother throwing a big first birthday party

If you're feeling the pressure to host an all-out, over-the-top shindig for your baby's birthday, I hereby grant you permission to throw the rules out the window.

The 24 baby names on the verge of extinction this year

If you're on the hunt for the perfect baby name and don't want a chart-topper like Oliver or Olivia, then do we have the list for you.

'My mum doesn't seem that interested in my baby'

Q: My mother and I have always been close, but now that I have a baby, she has not helped out as much as I thought she would.

New guidelines: "Bottle-feeding mums need support too"

Breast is best, but mums who can't, or choose not to breastfeed need support too.

Dads also struggle to 'have it all', study finds

Men and women both experience work-family conflict.

Language development may start in the womb

Study found babies can recognise foreign languages before birth.

Meet the baby born from an embryo frozen for 24 years

Experts say little Emma is a record breaking baby.

 
Advertisement
 

Top 5 Articles

Advertisement
 
 
 

From our network

Five things you need to know about flu and pregnancy

As the 2017 flu season begins in earnest, here?s what you need to know to protect yourself and baby.

Mum tips to keep your pre-baby budget in check

Money might be funny in a rich man's world (or so ABBA told us), but for the rest of us it's a major consideration – particularly before having a baby.

5 easy ways to make your maternity leave last longer

Maternity leave is a special time for you, your partner and your new little bundle. The last thing you want is for financial worries to stand in the way of that joy.

10 ways to keep your 'buying for baby' costs down

Becoming a parent is full of surprises – not least of all finding out that, for such small beings, babies cause a lot of chaos and expense.

5 ways to prepare to go from two incomes to one

Here are some ideas for getting that budget in shape, ready for being a one income family.

 

Baby Names

Need some ideas?

See what names are trending this year.

 
Advertisement
 
 
Essential Baby and Essential Kids is the place to find parenting information and parenting support relating to conception, pregnancy, birth, babies, toddlers, kids, maternity, family budgeting, family travel, nutrition and wellbeing, family entertainment, kids entertainment, tips for the family home, child-friendly recipes and parenting. Try our pregnancy due date calculator to determine your due date, or our ovulation calculator to predict ovulation and your fertile period. Our pregnancy week by week guide shows your baby's stages of development. Access our very active mum's discussion groups in the Essential Baby forums or the Essential Kids forums to talk to mums about conception, pregnancy, birth, babies, toddlers, kids and parenting lifestyle. Essential Baby also offers a baby names database of more than 22,000 baby names, popular baby names, boys' names, girls' names and baby names advice in our baby names forum. Essential Kids features a range of free printable worksheets for kids from preschool years through to primary school years. For the latest baby clothes, maternity clothes, maternity accessories, toddler products, kids toys and kids clothing, breastfeeding and other parenting resources, check out Essential Baby and Essential Kids.