Crying is naturally how babies communicate. But, when you’re overwhelmed and sleep-deprived, your little one’s tears can be hard to manage, especially when you can’t identify the reason for their fussiness. Here are some common reasons your child might be crying and tips on how to cope during these testing times.
Newborn advice
Date Published: August 10, 2026
Reasons Your Newborn is Crying & How to Cope
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Date Published: July 31, 2026
Pets and your baby
Australian households contain over 4 million dogs and 3 million cats. It is likely that your baby or child will come in contact with your pets or another owner’s pets at some stage during their development and childhood, which is why it’s so important to understand how dogs and cats interact with our kids.
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Date Published: July 31, 2026
Postnatal depression
Postnatal depression is a relatively common condition experienced by parents within their post-birth year. Postnatal depression (also called postpartum depression) can be described as low feelings that persist and disrupt your normal life and emotions following birth.
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Date Published: July 31, 2026
Supporting a new mother coming home
Whether you are a partner, a friend or a family member of a mother arriving home from hospital, your support is critical to helping her transition to a new life. But your help is also critical for ensuring the best possible outcomes for the baby because a happy and healthy mother is the best support for a newborn baby.
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Date Published: July 31, 2026
Pram and stroller safety
When it comes to choosing the right pram or stroller for your family, you will likely be considering your baby’s safety and comfort, as well as how the pram manoeuvrers through terrains like grass and pavement.
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Date Published: July 24, 2026
Keeping Your Baby Safe When You Need Your Hands Free
Wondering how to enjoy much-needed hands-free time while keeping your baby safe, settled and entertained nearby? Read on for our top tips, from baby carriers to playmats and plenty in between.
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Looking Back on Your Baby's Development
Now your baby is reaching their first birthday, it could be nice to take a moment to reflect on how much they’ve grown in this past year.
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Date Published: July 24, 2026
Looking after your baby teeth and gums
Most babies’ first teeth will appear at around six months, but this can vary widely in range from three to 12 months. Although you can help their mouth and dental hygiene before they start teething, when should you start brushing? And what do you need to consider?
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Date Published: July 24, 2026
Managing Your Baby's Hiccups
Why is my baby hiccupping?
Science is not sure as to why anyone hiccups! A hiccup is an involuntary contraction of the diaphragm which spasms and causes a ‘hic’ sound and sudden intake of air. The general consensus is that hiccups have a developmental function in babies, and are merely a lingering reflex that serves no purpose in adults.
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Date Published: July 24, 2026
Newborn rashes red marks and dry skin
Newborn skin is extremely sensitive to its environment. Babies often develop blotches and marks on their skin for no discernible reasons, which, because of their appearance, can lead to concern in parents. While some of these skin conditions are signs of health complications, many are common and will soon fade.
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Date Published: July 24, 2026
Packing for a day trip with a newborn
Leaving the house with a newborn – even for a few hours – might feel like you're packing for a week-long holiday! But as with anything you could potentially need when looking after young babies, it's always better to overdo it than underdo it. Have a look at the checklist below to see what you might need for a day trip with your newborn
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How to establish a newborn feeding routine
Wondering what a typical newborn feeding schedule looks like? Here’s a guide to how often babies eat and the signs they are full.
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