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My Breast Milk: Top of the class nutrition
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0-4 months

My Breast Milk: Top of the Class Nutrition

Breast milk has everything going for it: it meets your newborn baby's nutritional needs perfectly and changes its composition as the months go by and your baby's needs change.

Mother changing her babies nappy
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0-4 months

Nappy Changing Tips

No one is an instant expert at nappy changing - don’t worry there is plenty of opportunity to practice. Your baby may lie still, wiggle, kick and scream or do all three.

Essential nutrients for fertility and conception
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Pre Pregnancy

Ovulation - How can lifestyle increase my chances?

Trying to fall pregnant? Here are some lifestyle factors to consider to give you the best chance.

Woman on her phone
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Pre Pregnancy

Understanding Your Fertile Window

Ovulation & your period are part of the same cycle. For 'mums-to-be' the opportunity to conceive comes around roughly once a month for a few days, this is when ovulation occurs.

working pregnant lady
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Pregnancy

Parental Leave in Australia: Benefits and Eligibility for New Parents

Financial security while you are embarking on parenthood is extremely important, so what are you eligible for as a working parent-to-be?

baby's physical development, growth and development
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0-4 months

Physical Development in Your Baby

Your baby is growing and developing every day. Each month or even each day, brings new skills, new processing, and progress. Read about your baby's developing skills.

pregnancy lady upset
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Pregnancy

Pregnancy Hormones and Emotions

Where are these new feelings coming from? "I'm happy to be pregnant but I'm feeling a bit apprehensive. I have so many questions. Will my child be healthy? Will I be able to do it all?

Baby lying down on bed with parents hands rubbing belly
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0-4 months

Baby Probiotics for Newborns and Gut Health

Wondering how to support your infant's gut health? Learn how baby probiotics may help.

Ready, steady… walk
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9-12 months

Ready, Steady… Walk

By now your little one is likely to have started to get the hang of crawling, and is probably well on their way to cruising.

mother holding her baby with towel on her shoulder
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0-4 months

Reflux in Newborns & Babies

Reflux in babies is fairly common in their first year of life. While in most cases it is harmless and not a cause for concern, it is never a tidy situation to be in.

3 different types of puree with solid vegetables around
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4-6 months

How to Prepare and Store Infant Puree Baby Food

Ready to start solids? First foods are often a smooth consistency, making infant purees the perfect choice. Learn how to prepare and safely store puree for infants.

mother holding crying baby
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0-4 months

Understanding Your Crying Infant: A Guide to Infant Colic and More

Crying is your baby’s first form of communication and is designed to provoke adults into action.

Toddler boy sitting on the toilet
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1-2 years

How to Toilet Train a Toddler

Before starting to toilet train your little one, assess their readiness. Assessing this is probably the easiest part of the whole toilet training process.

Pregnant woman doing yoga in her house
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Pregnancy

How Your Body Changes During Pregnancy

Now you’ve confirmed that you’re pregnant, what can you expect next? Many pregnancy body changes are taking place, preparing you to carry your growing baby and give birth.

Hungry or full? Nine faces of feeding
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4-6 months

Hungry or full? Nine faces of feeding

It may seem like a whole new world now that your little one is starting to eat solid foods.

Keeping Baby Safe
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4-6 months

Keeping Baby Safe

Imagine the excitement of watching your baby get active. But the more active they become, the higher the chances of injury. Take measures to keep your baby safe.

9 month old girl eating with spoon and bowl
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9-12 months

Nutritious 9-Month-Old Food Ideas and Beyond (9-12 Months)

It’s easy to fall into the habit of offering your baby the same foods every day, especially if you know they’ll happily eat them.

Pregnant lady sitting on the ground in a bathroom with her hand over her mouth
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Pregnancy

Morning Sickness

Amid your joy about your pregnancy, you may experience morning sickness – nausea with or without vomiting, that can occur any time of the day or night.

Baby sleeping on back
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0-4 months

My Baby Has A Flattened Head

Your newborn’s skull is thin and flexible making it easy to mould.

mother in business attire walking to work with her baby in a pram
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0-4 months

Working Mother

Taking care of a newborn baby is a full-time job which requires dedication from you and your family.

Pregnant woman at an appointment with belly being checked
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Pregnancy

Second Trimester

Throughout your second trimester, you’ll continue to visit your doctor about once a month - as long as your pregnancy progresses as expected by your doctor.

Mother holding baby in the air
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0-4 months

Special Baby Formulas

Formulas for lactose intolerance, regurgitation, and allergy management are some of the infant formulas available for formula fed babies with special dietary needs.

Mother massaging baby laying down with cream
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0-4 months

Massage for Newborns: Tips & Benefits

Do you love a good massage? Ever wondered if your baby would too? Massage can help your baby relax, encourage communication and help you bond.

Baby on mothers lap holding mothers hand
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0-4 months

Lactose Intolerance in Babies

Lactose intolerance is a clinical condition (not an allergy), with symptoms being associated with the digestive system, which is still maturing in young infants.

Pregnant woman eating banana
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Pregnancy

Pregnancy Food: Nourish You and Your Baby

Planning nutritious, well-balanced foods to eat while pregnant is one of the best ways to support maternal and foetal health.

Pregnancy woman doing yoga on yoga mat
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Pregnancy

Maternity Exercise – How to Exercise During Pregnancy

Pregnancy brings remarkable changes to a woman's body. It is crucial to prioritise self-care during this transformative time, ensuring physical fitness and emotional well-being to get you through.

Social & Emotional Development in your Toddler
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1-2 years

Social & Emotional Development in your Toddler

As your toddler matures, their social skills grow. They begin to recognise, exhibit and feel emotions.

Smiling baby
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4-6 months

Help Your Baby Get Active

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.

Helping your little one love good food!
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6-9 months

Helping Your Little One Love Good Food

Perhaps one of your most important jobs as a parent is to be a good role model for your baby, particularly when it comes to healthy eating.

Couple hugging while holding a positive home pregnancy test
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Pre Pregnancy

Navigating a Home Pregnancy Test

Are you noticing any of these pregnancy symptoms? Do you think you might be pregnant and want to know when to take a pregnancy test? Remember early pregnancy symptoms can be misleading.

How many kilojoules do mums who breastfeed need?
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0-4 months

How Many Kilojoules Per Day Do Mums Who Breastfeed Need?

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.

Pregnant woman standing on scales checking weight
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Pregnancy

Pregnancy Weight Gain - How Much Weight Should You Gain?

There are many things you can do to prepare for the delivery of a healthy baby. One of the most important things is eating right to gain the extra weight you’ll need to support another life.