Flying Doctor there for Caitlin when baby Hardy decides to arrive early on Mother’s Day

When 32-week pregnant Caitlin Finne started Mother’s Day in 2023 with breakfast in bed, she had no idea that the day would conclude with a flight in a Royal Flying Doctor Service aircraft and the premature birth of her son…. Continue Reading >

How You Can Make Baby Self-Feeding a Breeze

Ah, the joyous chaos of introducing solids! For any parent with a baby delving into the art of self-feeding, you’ll be all too familiar with squishy avocado handprints, spaghetti-splattered high chairs, gloopy mashed potatoes sliding down your kitchen walls or… Continue Reading >

Getting ready for baby: 7 ways to prepare your car

Did you know as many as 4 out of every 5 child car seats aren’t installed correctly? It’s a terrifying statistic, especially when you consider just how precious your cargo is and what could happen in the event of an… Continue Reading >

Introducing Pets to Your New Baby

Bringing home a new baby is always an exciting time but many people wonder what is the best way to introduce the new addition to your furbaby? The best approach is to start early. Even before baby arrives, pets will… Continue Reading >

Desperate for your baby to sleep? This tip is a game-changer…

As a new parent, the first time your gorgeous new baby bundle of joy has a bad day or night can be oh so stressful! I know I’ve been there. You go through all of the things that normally help… Continue Reading >

New Treatment for Mastitis – What You Need to Know.

by: Pinky McKay IBCLC   Suddenly feeling ‘fluey’? Emotional and teary? And you have a hot sore breast? Feeling ‘fluey’ any time when you are breastfeeding is a warning sign that you could be coming down with mastitis, inflammation of the… Continue Reading >

Why do parents feel like they’re failing when it comes to their child’s sleep?

In my experience, sleep makes or breaks the first year and beyond of your parenting journey. It is the number one question that you get asked, Martha down the street is asking you if they’re sleeping through at 6 weeks… Continue Reading >

Baby Solids – Food and Menu Ideas

Part 2 on Introducing Solids. Written by Sarah Smith from Bayside Dietetics www.baysidedietetics.com.au Twitter #BaysideDietetic FB Bayside Dietetics Instagram @baysidedietetics Let me start by keeping your baby safe and growing well. Avoid nuts and other hard foods to reduce risk… Continue Reading >

The Things New Parents Aren’t Told About Their Baby’s Oral Health

So often with new babies, the focus is on breastfeeding, developmental milestones and sleep, and new parents are often in the dark about teeth care for their bubs. For Dental Health Week (August 1-7), the Australian Dental Association (ADA) is… Continue Reading >

Warning Signs Of Respiratory Trouble In Infants & What You Can Do

If you’ve recently welcomed a new baby into your family, whether as a first-time parent or adding a sibling to your growing family, it’s such a magical occasion. Of course, as a parent, you want nothing but the best for… Continue Reading >