It gets easier …
Need a quick pick-me-up? Read on for a highly amusing (and a little bit naughty) take on the parenting catch-cry, IT GETS EASIER.
Photographer’s Tips for a Newborn Photography Session
If you have seen those gorgeous newborn shots of babies sleeping contently and you’re wondering just how it’s done, Newborn Photographer, Elle Goss from Always Belle Photography shares her top …
Common Baby Rashes & Newborn Skin Conditions
Newborn skin conditions explained by Baby Hints and Tips resident GP.
Infant Sleep Advice: Baby Awake Times & Avoiding an Over-Tired Baby
Baby awake times are an overlooked, but crucial component of establishing positive sleep habits. Find expert guidance on suitable awake times for babies of different ages.
Preparing for baby’s arrival
So, you’ve made a human, aren’t you clever! No doubt you’ve been thinking at length about your upcoming labour, mulling over your birth plan and debating (or going hand to …
What To Expect With A Newborn
What to expect with a newborn. Routines, feeding and sleep for your new baby
Real stories of motherhood: The years are short
Real stories of motherhood is all about the ups and downs of being a mum. This month Katy Dodds shares her advice when you find yourself wishing it would all …
Newborns in NSW set to receive a ‘baby bundle’ worth $150
NSW State Government has revealed this week their new ‘baby bundle’ scheme as part of their budget announcement. What is the baby bundle scheme? The Baby Bundle scheme is an …
My breastfeeding journey was different each time
Breastfeeding can be hard. What I never realised though was that my struggles and my breastfeeding journey would be different with each baby. The first time breastfeeding I remember going …
This neonatal nurse created the perfect nappy for premature babies
Seona Emanuelli has spent her entire career working in neonatal units and caring for babies born from 23 weeks gestation. When the neonatal nurse and mum saw that there was …
First year with baby – 3 things I wish I knew
Find solace with three simple tips to get you through the first year with baby.
Antenatal class 101
‘Open cervix, open mind’ … it’s all in Antenatal Class 101.
Vitamin K for newborns
Find out why a vitamin K injection for your newborn is a very wise decision.
Books and gift ideas for baby
Accessorise a classic children’s book and you have the perfect baby shower or newborn baby gift.
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.
When will my milk come in after a C section?
Q&A: When will my milk come in after having a C section?
How to get baby to take bottle
Q&A: I breast feed my 14week old son. I express milk for him and now he won’t take it from a bottle. How do I get him to take a bottle again?
Breastfeeding twins
Q&A: Just after some others experience on breastfeeding twins. I was going to go straight to formula but the doctor recommended giving them colostrum what have others done?
Gifts to welcome new baby
Q&A: What are your go-to gifts to welcome new baby, other than the usual clothes, ?
Introducing dog to baby
Q&A: Does anybody have any advice on introducing dog to baby? We have a lovely natured 18month old staffy but he’s still very playful. He’s great with bigger children but I’m apprehensive about introducing him to the baby
Struggling mum: overcoming feelings of loneliness and isolation after baby arrives
Q&A: How did people overcome the loneliness and isolation?
Keeping Sick Family Away From Your Newborn
Q&A: How do you politely encourage friends and family with sick children to stay away from you and your newborn?
Baby apps suggestions to track feeds, sleep and nappy changes
Q&A: Just wondering if there are any recommendations on free baby apps for my phone to record a newborns feeding that covers breastfeeding, formula and expressed milk? Would be an added bonus if it has sleep and nappy recording
Keeping baby awake while breastfeeding
Q&A: I was after tips on how to keep my baby awake while breastfeeding? She latches for about 5 minutes and then sleeps. Then when I move her she wakes and I have to settle her before we try again.
{REVIEW} Urban Mumma Maternity clothes
Product Review: Kristin reviews Urban Mumma clothing with her pregnancy bump
Dads and Newborns: How To Connect
If you’re a brand new Dad finding it difficult to connect with your newborn, you’re not alone. It’s an extremely common way to feel in the first month or two, …
Being intimate when you have a newborn
Q&A: I am really struggling to be intimate with my OH now I’m a Mum. I still think he is amazing & nothing about him has changed, it’s how I see myself. I don’t see my body as sexual now even though I know my partner sees me that way. How can I overcome this?
Coping with being unable to Breastfeed
Just wondering how other mums handled feeling like a failure for not being able to breast feed? It was really important to me but due to poor supply I have …
The Book
“I remember vividly being pregnant with my first child and wandering through a bookshop looking for some special books to add to my baby’s room. It was here that I stumbled across my first ‘baby routine’ bestseller. As I flicked through the pages, I decided it couldn’t hurt to take it home and educate myself on ways to make the transition to motherhood as smooth as possible…”
Newborn with a Toddler Routine
Community Tips: Newborn with a Toddler Routine – parents share their experience with finding the best routine for their new baby and a toddler.