Advice For New Mums – From The Experts!
Baby Hints And Tips expert contributors give new mums expert baby advice, pregnancy advice and vital information on toddler growth and development. Our expert advice for new mums is all about making those first few difficult months easier for you.
Baby Advice
Got a brand new baby in the house? Check out our baby advice section for expert advice and community tips on baby development, health, communication, nutrition, sleep and must have items for little ones.
Toddler Advice
Get expert parenting advice and community tips on everything toddler. Your toddler is learning and developing at a lightning pace! We’ve brought together expert advice for mums of toddlers across all areas of toddlerhood! Development, health, nutrition, sleep, behaviour (oh the behaviour!), toilet training and getting out and about in the big wide world.
Check out our toddler advice section here.
Advice for new mums to be
First time round? Our experts have advice for new mums to be during this stressful and wonderful time. Maybe it’s not your first but every pregnancy is filled with challenges, right? We’ve gathered experts in pregnancy health and 225,000 Australian women who’ve been exactly where you are. From trying to conceive, to first trimester woes, pregnancy complications and celebrations, right up to the big day – birth. Get all the pregnancy advice here.
Ask an expert – pregnancy category drugs. Which medicines are safe in pregnancy?
Learn about safe medicines in pregnancy. Our expert pharmacist, Tanya Burgess explains pregnancy category drugs and how to keep your baby safe.
Meningococcal Vaccinations – Cutting Through the Confusion
Meningococcal disease – it is rare, but we have all heard about it due to its high rates of serious disability and death. The disease is caused by a bacterium …
Baby teething remedies – what does your GP say?
Does teething have you baffled? Our GP offers some helpful advice.
Baby constipation – does your baby suffer?
Our focus on baby poo continues with an article on constipation.
Exercise in pregnancy: GP advice
GP advice on exercise in pregnancy.
Baby poo – What is, and isn’t Normal
Poo is a big part of life with new baby. Find out what is and isn’t normal.
How do I care for my newborn’s belly button?
Get the right advice on how to care for your newborn’s belly button.
Secondary drowning – not to be alarmed, but worth understanding
Whilst secondary drowning is rare, understanding the circumstances and symptoms of this condition is worthwhile.
Non Invasive Pre-natal Testing
Explainer for Non Invasive Pre-natal Testing.
Toddler Drowning: Alarming Statistics and Ways to Prevent It
Alarming statistics on toddler drowning underpin water safety message.
Vitamin K for newborns
Find out why a vitamin K injection for your newborn is a very wise decision.
Post pregnancy hair loss
Post pregnancy hair loss explained.
Repetition and association – the key to a good night’s sleep
Need advice on how to get more zzzzz’s. Read on.
Flu facts – what does your GP have to say?
Your questions answered on the flu and vaccination.
Doctor’s Advice: Newborn Jaundice
With the help of our resident GP, Baby Hints and Tips takes a closer look at jaundice in babies. Find out the causes, symptoms and treatment of jaundice.
Febrile convulsions in babies and children
Expert advice on what to do if your child experiences a febrile convulsion.
Cot to a bed: do’s and don’ts
Its a big milestone when your child starts sleeping in a bed. This article is a must read for those who want to make the transition as smooth as possible.
Kid’s sport – protect that smile with a mouthguard
It doesn’t matter if your children’s teeth are baby or adult, mouthguards are important for their overall health when playing in kid’s sport.
Baby – no more short naps
Expert tips to reduce the incidence of short nap times for baby.
Viral rashes in babies
Expert advice on common childhood viral rashes.
Dehydrated baby: safety alert
Dehydrated baby: A timely reminder on keeping your baby well hydrated over the hotter months.
Sunsmart baby
With temperatures rocketing and the risk of sunburn high, find expert advice on making your baby a SUNSMART baby this summer.
Baby Won’t Sleep: 6 Things that Could Explain WHY!
Baby wont sleep. Tips from a sleep consultant to help assist your baby to seelp
Expert Advice For The Reflux Baby
Expert advice for the reflux baby – the condition, symptoms and tips to minimise the impacts.
Gestational Diabetes
Gestational Diabetes – expert advice on risk, diagnosis, symptoms, treatment and what to eat when diagnosed with gestational diabetes.
Dentist: Rotten Baby Teeth- Prevention & Treatment
Rotten Baby Teeth – our resident dentist shares advice on causes of rotten teeth. He discusses tips on preventing rotten baby teeth and treatment options
Placenta Praevia Explained
Placenta praevia is a serious condition that occurs during pregnancy whereby the baby’s placenta is implanted near to, or over, the cervical canal. “As the cervix dilates at the start …
Oral Thrush in Babies
Oral Thrush In Babies – causes of thrush, how lunch feels and how to treat thrush in babies. This can also lead to nipple thrush in breastfeeding mums
When Are Baby Teeth Signs Of Expensive Orthodontic Treatment
When are baby teeth signs of expensive orthodontic treatment – Our dentist explains when orthodontic treatment may be required and what the signs are
When Should Kids Start Going To The Dentist
When Should Kids Start Going To The Dentist: Our resident dentist explains the benefits of toddlers visiting the dentist and potential prevention of tooth decay
