Practical Parenting

Eight safety tips for taking your newborn out for the first time

Even the most confident and well prepared new mums can get a little anxious about taking bub out into the big, wide world for the first time. Child health consultant, Jan Murray, tells you what you need to know.

Five baby sleep myths busted

Wondering what works and what’s an old wives’ tale when it comes to your baby’s sleep? Erin Smith puts five common sleep myths under the microscope.

Top ten baby essentials

There’s so much choice when it comes to selecting baby gear that it can be totally overwhelming. Take it easy and shop smart with this guide to the essentials.

Eight common breastfeeding myths busted

When it comes to breastfeeding, don't believe everything you hear. Simone Casey talks to the experts to bust these common myths.

Caring for your baby's bottom

Nappy rash and other skin irritations are common for babies. So we've gathered these tips on how to treat and care for common skin conditions that affect your bub's little behind.

Top baby name trends for 2013

Baby naming website Nameberry.com has revealed its list of the 13 hottest trending baby names for 2013.

Seven tips to help dad bond with baby

Help your partner play an active role from early on with this great advice from child health consultant, Jan Murray.

Five little known facts about babies

We've uncovered five funny, little known facts that might surprise you about babies

Sleep solutions for your baby

Brooke Lea Foster identifies the five most common reasons that babies start waking during the night and asks the experts for their simple sleep solutions.

Ten things no one tells you about breastfeeding

Paige Greenfield unearths these ten truthful facts about breastfeeding

Ten steps to introducing your baby to solid food

Linda Barnier tells you all you need to know about starting your baby on solid foods. Bibs and highchairs at the ready!

Six common new mum fears

Nervous about bathing or carrying your newborn? Don’t be! Sally Wadyka looks at six common fears new mums have and some helpful advice for putting you at ease during the early days of parenthood.

Newborn care: your baby questions answered

Jan Murray, child health professional, answers some of our readers most frequently asked questions.

Ten ways to treat reflux in babies

There is nothing worse than seeing your bub in pain or discomfort. So here are ten ways to treat reflux in babies before you resort to medication.

Ten of the best baby shower gifts

Looking for the perfect baby shower gift? Here are our top ten baby shower gift ideas, including a few special finds to spoil new mums.

Understanding your baby's auto reflexes

Many of your baby’s earliest movements are out of his control. Tamekia Reece finds out what your newborn’s often-odd reflexes are all about.