Newborn

How to give your newborn a swaddle bath
Bathing a newborn baby is one of the most precious joys of becoming a new parent; it’s calming, soothing and can take baby back to being […]

The first 1000 days crucial to child’s development
New research by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute has found an unborn baby adapts to the world it’s going to be born into by taking cues from […]

15 photos to take during baby’s first week
Bringing home your baby? Congratulations! The first week with your newborn will be one of the most memorable weeks of your life, but also one […]

New mums’ manual: The A to Z of baby’s first year
You’re prepared for the contractions, the crowning and the colostrum. But what’s beyond the birthing suite? What comes after bub is born? One of the […]

Baby Whispering: How to understand different baby cries [video]
We all know how frustrating and heartbreaking it is to listen to our baby cry and not understand what they need. But Australian mum Priscilla Dunstan has bridged the […]

19 steps to bringing a new baby home
When you’ve given birth in a hospital and it’s time to make your great escape back home with your baby, you may think it’s as […]

The secret cue to tell if baby’s getting enough milk
Have you ever worried that baby fell asleep at the breast or bottle still hungry? Have you ever been concerned that bub might not be […]

10 effective ways to help a windy baby
Newborns have it pretty good – eat, sleep, cuddle, poop, repeat. But this fun and fancy-free lifestyle can be put on hold when they’re full […]

9 impressive reflexes all babies have at birth
They melt your heart with their smiles and change your world in an instant, but there is much more to newborns than meet the eye. […]

VIDEO: newborn ‘walking’ just minutes after birth!
It’s a skill most babies don’t pick up until sometime around their first birthday, but a baby girl from Brazil is proving that walking comes […]

Dads play a crucial role in reducing the risk of colic in babies
Here’s cheers to all the fabulous fathers out there, it seems your support is reducing the risk of colic in babies. And it’s not just […]

19 mind-blowing facts about baby’s first year
A new baby amazes you every day. With every giggle, every wiggle and every milestone you celebrate together, you most likely find yourself falling more and […]

11 outdated pieces of parenting advice to ignore
Navigating through the minefield of new parenthood can be tricky, especially when everyone has a different opinion on what is right. You are going to […]

The secrets to heading out with a newborn in tow
The fridge is empty; the guests have stopped coming over; and you’re ready for baby to make a first public appearance outside of the house. The […]

Instagram vs real life: A mum’s honest posts
Motherhood is one helluva ride. With more twists and turns than a bowl of spaghetti, it’s full of excitement, wonder, unconditional love and – if we’re […]