New free app helps parents introduce allergy foods with more confidence

A free online Food Follower App helps parents introduce common allergy-causing foods early and keep them in babies’ diets regularly....

28 June, 2026

Worried about feeding your baby solid foods? Here’s what you should know

Worried about feeding your baby solid foods? Here’s what you should know, report Lillian Krikheli and Samantha Turner When you have a baby, mealtimes can be messy and stressful. If you’re a new parent you may be unsure what, when, and how to feed your little one....

11 June, 2026

Should surrogates be paid for carrying other people’s babies?

Should surrogates be paid for carrying someone else's baby? Australia is reviewing its surrogacy laws, and the question of payment is dividing opinion. Here's what's being considered, and why it matters for families everywhere....

11 June, 2026

Stressing about your baby’s growth check?

 Here’s what you need to know, report Amit Arora, Hannah Dahlen, Jessica Appleton and Lynn Kemp If you’ve ever taken your child to a maternal, child and family health nurse for a growth check, you might have felt a mix of curiosity and anxiety. As health professionals,...

11 June, 2026

4 expert tips for family mealtimes without the drama

When you have young children,  writes Nick Fuller,  it can be tempting to feed them early, then sit down to a separate meal once they’re in bed. But setting a routine where you eat as a family, for even a couple of nights a week, can...

14 May, 2026

Calls grow for tougher baby carrier safety laws in Australia

Baby carriers are a daily essential for many families, helping parents keep babies close while managing busy life with little ones. But child safety advocates are warning that many parents may not realise there are currently no mandatory national safety standards for baby carriers sold...

13 May, 2026

Baby Loves Music, But You’re Over the Nursery Rhymes? Try This Instead

Music is a wonderful addition to your baby’s life from the earliest days, writes Emily Dollman. If your baby lights up at children’s songs but you’re quietly losing patience with the same tinkly tunes on repeat, you’re not alone. The good news? Babies don’t need “baby...

10 May, 2026

Seeing the same midwife or doctor in pregnancy and labour reduces the risk of birth trauma

New study finds that continuity of care in pregnancy is linked to lower risk of birth trauma, report by Hannah Dahlen, Hazel Keedle and Kingsley Emwinyore Agho Seeing the same midwife or doctor throughout pregnancy and labour may significantly reduce the risk of birth trauma, according...

09 April, 2026

New baby? Here’s how partners can really support mums

Postpartum is more than recovery — it’s a full-family adjustment. When partners step up with practical, everyday support, mums feel less overwhelmed and those early weeks run more smoothly. It’s not just mum’s job The early weeks with a newborn can feel intense. Alongside physical recovery, mums...

09 April, 2026

Australia considers banning infant formula ads – but what are they really telling parents?

Australia is weighing a potential ban on infant formula advertising, amid concerns about how these products are promoted online. A closer look at the ads reveals the messages and marketing tactics shaping how parents make feeding decisions. Madeleine Stirling, Christine Parker and Daniel Angus...

08 April, 2026