Q&A: General tips from other parents to help get your baby to sleep

Q&A: Hey ladies, what is your toddlers favourite food for lunch or dinner? I’m just doing my shopping list and looking for food ideas for my 15 month old.

Q&A: Help!! I have decided to stop breast feeding. Now im really sore I have been expressing when I can but I had to go out today so it hasnt been done much! My question is what can I do to help with the pain and to stop my milk production?

Have more time to play (or even have some time to yourself) with these kitchen cleaning tips

Terrified of forgetting something crucial for your little one? We have put together the following list to give you an idea of what to take on board for travel with kids. Yes, it looks like a long list but you will be glad to have everything you need mid-flight.

This list  contains the main skills that your child should have before they are ready to begin their year preceding formal schooling.

Many people hear the term HypnoBirthing and because they relate hypnosis to the most common form people see – Stage Hypnosis – they don’t really understand what it is or how it could possible help with having a baby.  What follows is a brief explanation of what HypnoBirthing is, how it can help woman wanting a natural, drug-free and intervention-free birth, what is involved in attending a class and how and when is best to do so.

Recently, we invited members of our Facebook page to submit questions for Dr Chilton to answer during a timed Q&A sessions. Questions ranged from sleeping issues to cysts on gums. Read on to see Dr Chilton’s response to each of the questions.

Have more time to play (or even have some time to yourself) with these bathroom cleaning tips.

There is so much talk about breastfeeding and its benefits, and there is just as much said against it. It’s easy to become confused and not know what’s true and what’s not. Here are 5 breastfeeding myths exposed.

Tips to help you save money and stay on budget.

Expert Tips: Long distance travel with baby or older kids. We have the tips to help make your trip easier

How to keep motivated to exercise during pregnancy, and exercise tips for each pregnancy stage.

Get your children involved in cleaning the house! At the beginning they may not be helpful, however they are distracted while you clean and it wont be long before they are more help

A comprehensive list of toys that will help keep your toddler entertained on the plane.

If you’re wondering how long to swaddle your baby for, the answer will be different for different babies. It is usually recommended to stop swaddling baby when they start to roll over on their own and are needing their hands/arms to roll themselves back over. Here are some tips to make the move easily.

Find some more time to play with the kids (or even to have a cuppa) with these general cleaning tips.

Expert Tips: Travel experts share their top 10 best family holiday destinations in Australia. There will be sure to be something to suit your family.

Decades of research have documented that play has a crucial role in the optimal growth, learning and development of children from infancy through adolescence.

You’re out and about with your new baby, a rare outing in public between feeds.  Your baby feeds like clockwork every three hours so you haven’t sleep more than two …

If you have low iron, your Doctor may recommend taking iron tablets. These are some of the things you need to be aware of before you start taking them.

Travel with Tots share the tips they learnt while travelling long distance with their four month old.

The key to post pregnancy exercise is REST: Relax, Exercise, Sleep, Time for Mum.

The impact of postnatal depression on mothers is becoming more well-known, but did you know that postnatal depression also affects babies?

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There are just so many toys nowadays it makes the mind boggle. Well, here’s a little secret: you are the best toy for your baby. Let me explain how you help develop your baby’s brain.

There’s been a few questions lately regarding the optimum time to begin potty training and troubles with “traditional” potty training. I’ve noticed that the mere mention of potty training before the traditional age of 2/2.5 brings out a lot of opinions! More often than not the debates revolve around children not being ready to express and control their toileting needs at a young age.

This is good for younger children, just in case they eat it. Regular playdough contains LOTS of salt. Note that salt is a preservative, so this will not keep as long. It should still last a week or more in an air tight container in the fridge. See the microwave option for a less messy pot.

Tips supplied by losebabyweight.com.au With summer nearly here, it is time to up the anti on your healthy eating and weight loss plans and increase the amount of weight bearing …

Mmm… Massage. The word instantly conjures up images of lying in a deeply relaxing state, surrounded by gentle music and the light smell of lavender, while being blissfully kneaded until all your worries melt away. Baby massage, however, is much more than that. It can both relax and stimulate. It’s a way of interacting and a way of providing relief.