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Baby Talk: Advice & Guides

Advice and guides to support you along your journey, no matter what stage you're in.

How-To Guides

How to clean a pram

How to clean a pram

Squashed banana in the seat and muddy wheels? Here are our tips to keep your pram clean.

How to babyproof your home

How to babyproof your home

A room-by-room guide on how to babyproof your spaces.

Trimesters Explained

‘Trimesters’ are the three distinct stages of pregnancy – early, middle and late. These are commonly referred to as ‘first trimester’, ‘second trimester’ and ‘third trimester’. Each trimester lasts for approximately three months.


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Car Seat Advice

What is a baby capsule?

What is a baby capsule?

A baby capsule is a type of rearward-facing car seat (looking at the back car window).

Booster Seat Guide

Booster Seat Guide

Before switching to a booster seat, ensure your child reaches the entry height.

Convertible Car Seats


  • Benefits and drawbacks
  • How to know when to turn from rear-facing to forward-facing
  • Features to look for when choosing a seat
  • Information on second-hand convertible seats

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Pregnancy FAQs
Date Published: August 31, 2026

Pregnancy FAQs

Do you know your hCG from your allergies? We've ticked off some commonly asked questions for people planning to have a baby - are there any surprises in here for you?

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Understanding Down syndrome
Date Published: August 31, 2026

Understanding Down syndrome

Down syndrome is a genetic condition that appears in between one in 700 and one in 900 babies born. Down syndrome affects the intellectual, emotional and physical features of a baby. There is no 'cure' for Down syndrome and behavioural changes during pregnancy cannot prevent its development.
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Understanding genetic counselling
Date Published: August 31, 2026

Understanding genetic counselling

Genetic counselling involves discussing with a trained professional the likelihood of a baby inheriting or developing – and the practicalities of living with – a genetic or congenital condition.
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Understanding premature births
Date Published: August 31, 2026

Understanding premature births

Most pregnancies last around 40 weeks; however, for a range of reasons, some babies are born earl. In Australia, close to one in every 10 babies is a premature (or pre-term) baby, which means they have been born before the 37th week of gestation.
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Understanding traumatic stress in toddlers
Date Published: August 31, 2026

Understanding traumatic stress in toddlers

Traumatic events can occur to people at any point in their lives. These events have a way of affecting us for periods of time well after the incident has occurred. When traumatic events happen to or are witnessed by children, we may justifiably worry that it will affect their emotional and mental development. It's therefore important to watch out for the symptoms of traumatic stress in toddlers and young children and to understand what steps are available to you in helping them to process the trauma.
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Understanding Thrush in Babies
Date Published: August 31, 2026

Understanding Thrush in Babies

Thrush in babies is a fungal infection that is extremely common, especially in young babies up to the age of about six weeks. Thrush is generally harmless and often goes away on its own, but it can cause some irritating symptoms.
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Warning signs of serious conditions in newborn
Date Published: August 31, 2026

Warning signs of serious conditions in newborn

Australia offers some of the best healthcare in the world; it is known as one of the safest places to raise a baby. Keep an eye out for these warning signs of serious or sudden conditions in your newborn, so you can get them medical attention as soon as possible to help keep them safe and healthy.

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The Role Of Smell In Your Baby’s Development
Date Published: August 25, 2026

The Role Of Smell In Your Baby’s Development

Did you know your little one can smell in the womb? Amniotic fluid can have a scent and a taste. Odours can become strongly attached to memories or emotions from day one. Have you ever smelled something that instantly took you back to a particular time in your life? This is called ‘olfactory memory’ when a smell triggers our memory.

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Tips For New Parents Preparing For a Babysitter
Date Published: August 25, 2026

Tips For New Parents Preparing For a Babysitter

At the beginning of your baby’s life, there will be barely a moment that they are out of your sight. But eventually, the time comes for parents to step back and have some baby-free time. A babysitter can help parents take some time back for themselves because while parenting is rewarding and wonderful, it can be challenging and exhausting, and taking a night off to do something for yourself can be a welcome and well-deserved break.

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Time-Saving Tips for Parents Working From Home
Date Published: August 25, 2026

Time-Saving Tips for Parents Working From Home

Working from home with infants or toddlers can be challenging. Feeling time-poor does not make you a bad parent or a bad employee – it makes you human. Here are some tips for saving time during your workday at home.

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Toddlers and TV
Date Published: August 25, 2026

Toddlers and TV

While the temptation to veg out in front of the TV is pretty strong at the end of a long day, the decision to allow toddlers to watch television comes with a few more considerations
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Toilet Training Setbacks and Solutions
Date Published: August 25, 2026

Toilet Training Setbacks and Solutions

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