Breastfeeding is nature’s intended way to feed a baby and has a number of health benefits for both mum and baby.

Like any new skill, breastfeeding can take practice and perseverance to master.

How to make sure your baby is feeding well and you’re both comfortable during feedings.

Check out these four tried-and-tested breastfeeding holds that help you both relax and encourage your baby to latch on well.  Which one works best for you?

Now you’ve mastered breastfeeding in the comfort of your own home, it’s time to get out and about! 

Although breastfeeding is a natural way to nourish your baby, it’s a way of feeding that both you and your baby must learn together. It takes time, patience and practice.

In Australia, almost all mums intend to breastfeed. While breastfeeding is a natural way of feeding, it isn’t always easy.

Arriving home with a newborn and no midwife standing by to help or encourage you can be daunting. You may find you can’t take your eyes off your newborn and burst into tears for no good reason.

Cradle cap is a yellow crusty substance found on your baby’s scalp or eye brows that may be oily or dry to touch.

YOU are still your baby’s best toy. Your baby will love people talking to them and making faces with them. Read and sing to your baby and let them lie on your tummy to play and gently rumble.

Eating is an essential human function. Every country and every civilisation has created its own eating habits and cuisine.

Your baby is discovering their emotions from birth. Their senses develop and they form emotional bonds which will be influential factors in their ongoing development.

If you thought feeding your baby had its challenges, then eating with a toddler is going to be even more amusing for you.

When your toddler's temperature is higher than 38°C it's considered a fever. Read more about the reasons your toddler might have a fever and what to do.

Baby formula is usually split up into two categories according to your babys age. 

The purpose of sterilisation is to kill off any harmful bacteria that may grow in equipment that has had milk in it, and there are many sterilisation methods available today.

It is extremely important to follow the storage and handling instructions provided on the tin of the baby formula you are using.

From crawling to standing and taking their first steps, your baby is now moving quickly into toddlerhood and becoming more active and mobile all the time.

Follow these five games to keep your toddler amused.

Statistics show that Australia has one of the highest rates of allergies in the world, although it’s not entirely understood why.

Did you know? Offering sugary drinks to your baby adds extra calories to the diet and can negatively affect their teeth health?  Offer water in a cup instead.  

A toddler’s immune system is still developing and becomes stronger over time. Boosting their little immune system is about helping their defence system be as strong as it can be. Read our tips.

The increasing epidemic of childhood obesity and its health implications are of high concern worldwide. Obesity makes your baby susceptible to a number of health and social problems.

It’s no surprise that your energy and nutrition needs go up when you’re breastfeeding. Choose healthy foods and beverages to get the extra kilojoules and nutrients you both need.

The first few months in particular you will notice huge changes in your baby’s growth and development; there is truth in the cliché ‘they grow so quickly’.

Newborn babies are often very alert and eager to feed right after birth.

Feeding directly off the breast is ideal, but there may be times in which you need to express and give your baby the goodness of breastmilk, out of a bottle.

Safe preparation of baby formula is important for your baby’s health. Like any food preparation we need to consider good food hygiene practices - it doesn't need to be complicated.