Baby Development
Mum posts totally relatable list of 'frustrating' baby milestones
It's a pretty genius list that many will relate to.
Newborn baby hiccups linked to brain development
Hiccups might trigger how newborns learn to breathe. But why do adults hiccup?
Babies as young as six months can show empathy for victims, study finds
It was previously thought babies developed empathy after the age of one.
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.
Breastfeeding
'It was sucking the energy from me': Kate Upton opens up about breastfeeding
Kate Upton has spoken out about her breastfeeding challenges, 14-months after daughter was born.
I'm quite angry: hospital accused of shaming breastfeeding mums
"This poster makes me sad".
Life with a Baby
How your life REALLY changes after a baby: data scientist mum's chart goes viral
A data scientist breaks down what a mum's day looks like post baby - and it's insane and too real.
I thought motherhood would be easy the second time around, but it wasn't
Armed with four years of parenting experience, I thought I was better equipped.
'Parenting hack of the decade': Aussie mum's genius medicine trick goes viral
"You now have yourself some delicious and magical unicorn potion."
Baby Care
Baby poo: Everything you ever wanted to know
Here's a simple guide to help you decipher the contents of your baby’s nappies in the first 12 months.
Horror of trimming a newborn's nails
You quickly learn as a parent: What works for a while won’t work forever.
The inter-connected 'smart nappy' that will tell you when your baby needs a change
Call it the Internet of Pee.
Huggies US puts dads on nappy boxes for first time
Nappies are finally a dad thing.
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.
Baby Sleep
SleepWellBaby: new 'baby whisperer' app to help sleep-deprived parents
It's been described as a "game-changer".
'Sleep training was brutal, but my baby now sleeps for 12 hours'
Aussie mum Serlina decided to call in expert to help them deliver some tough love.
Melbourne mum with postnatal anxiety provides an inside look at sleep school
Nicola Redhouse desperately hoped that by getting her baby to sleep regularly, she would go back to feeling like her old self.
Mum says miracle $19 'pillow spray' makes baby sleep through the night
The mother-of- four has declared the spray "life-changing".
6 ways to stop daylight saving derailing your child’s sleep
Daylight savings can often be the beginning of new dramas getting kids to bed. Here's how to make the transition a little smoother.
Aussie parents drive an extra 1500 kms a year putting their babies to sleep
And let me tell you, it works.
Baby Food
What should young children drink? Mostly milk and water, scientists say
Infants and toddlers should not be given soda, chocolate milk or other sweetened drinks, according to strict new guidelines.
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.
Baby Health
'Her brain is shrinking': mother documents her baby's brief but beautiful life
A mum started a Facebook page, "Claires Journey", after learning her little girl had a degenerative brain disease.
'So great': The miracle $3.1m treatment that saved baby Ainsley's life
Ainsley was born with a rare genetic disorder called spinal muscular atrophy, or SMA, that kills most babies by age two.
My baby had colic, and quite frankly, it was total insanity
It was a rare and specific kind of torture - to love my baby so indescribably much while watching her writhe in agony for hours on end.
‘Haunt me forever’: Doctor Who star's wife shares heartbreaking photo of newborn in hospital
There is almost nothing more terrifying than having a critically-ill baby in hospital.
Tragic accident leads to warning about the danger of cats near babies
Care must be taken with all pets.
Baby with the 'Batman' birthmark unveils results of first operation
New photos reveal that Luna's forehead is healing well.
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
Five adorable and perfectly practical Christmas gifts for babies
Here are a few gift ideas for the bubs in your life - who really don't care much about Christmas anyway.
CHOICE reveals the best bargain high chairs in the market
There was a clear winner.
CHOICE names three worst baby monitors on the market
The ones to avoid.