How to settle a crying baby
Why is your baby crying and what can you do to settle them? Soon you'll be an expert but until then use our handy list of ideas and tips.
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Games to play with your baby – newborn to 12 months
Playing with your baby is fun, good for their development and a great way to bond. Here's a list of low-cost games and activities to play with your baby from birth to 12 months.
16 things new mothers want their partners to know
Sometimes an exhausted new mother, focused on her baby, wishes her partner could know instinctively what she needs. But most partners are not mind readers, no matter how much they might want to help. So here are some things new mums want their partners to know ...
7 ways to break out of the new mummy daze
It's normal to feel like an emotional zombie in the first weeks with a new baby but once you break out of the daze, there's a whole world of motherhood to enjoy.
3 simple phrases new mums NEED to hear
Even though I was tired and frustrated I found it impossible to ask for help and difficult to accept it when it was offered. Would this have helped ... ?
Breastfeeding — a guide to the first few days
What is breastfeeding like in the first few days? What questions should you ask your health care providers? How can you establish a good supply?
Thinking ahead to reduce your risk of PND
Pregnancy is the perfect time to think ahead to your own emotional needs in the weeks after your baby is born to help reduce your risk of postnatal depression and anxiety.
19 tips on caring for newborns
Mothers are equipped with the fabulous maternal instinct, but at times when you may doubt yourself, this guide will help you through.
Have you considered choosing your baby’s paediatrician yet?
Many first-time privately insured mums haven't considered choosing their baby's paediatrician and don't know they are usually able to do so.
Tummy time – how to make it fun for your baby
We are often told how beneficial it is for our babies to have some 'tummy time' - but why is tummy time so important and what do you do when all your attempts are met with protests?
