Parenting advice for mums and dads of newborns and older babies – all about the feeding, development, safety, and health of your baby.
A baby born in Japan weighing just 268g (9.45oz) has been cleared to go home five months after his birth. He is believed to be the world's smallest surviving baby boy.
It is a legal requirement that every baby born in NZ must be registered. Find out how to register your baby's birth, get a birth certificate, and apply for Best Start payments.
Watching your baby, wondering what they will do next, is one of the great pleasures of parenthood. Discover more in our guide to developmental milestones for newborns.
Meet Quinn, Indie, Hudson and Molly - New Zealand's first quadruplets for 25 years.
You will be astonished at how important the contents of your baby’s nappy becomes in your parenting journey, so find out what is 'normal' and when you should seek advice about your baby's poo.
All babies cry - after all, it’s the only method of communication they have. But some babies will be unsettled without apparent reason. How do you know if it's colic or something else?
A beautiful photo of a newborn twin with his sibling's ashes has won an international photography award for its Kiwi photographer.
Ever reconsidered the chosen name for your baby? How about your four year old's name?
We asked New Zealand families what their top tip would be for making the days easier with a newborn and here's our pick of the best.
Looking to try a more natural skincare product on your little one? Weleda helps soothe and protect your bubs skin with all the goodness of nature.
Sometimes, it's what they leave OUT of the parenting books that you really need to know.
Separation anxiety can vary from child to child depending on your child’s temperament and how you respond to their anxiety.
Tiny premature babies in New Zealand now have access to the tiniest nappies!
Whooping cough is a very contagious and potentially fatal illness that is also called pertussis. Find out what causes it, how to recognise it and treatment options.
Supplementing your baby with a good quality probiotic will ensure they receive their daily dose of these friendly bugs to foster healthy immunity and happy little tummies!
Your baby's inevitable weaning begins the day she takes her first mouthful of rice cereal. Sooner or later every breast-fed baby gives up feeding and moves to a diet of solid food.
As your child grows they start to explore the world through play and in doing so re constantly learning and developing important skills
Read this woman's story about being shamed for trying to breastfeed her baby.
New parents can find the stump of their baby's umbilical cord worrying. Learning to clean the umbilical cord just takes practice - as does knowing when to call the doctor.
Some of the changes in our kids are not so easy to spot, particularly cognitive changes. Children’s brains develop as they have new experiences.
If your baby is born with a blocked tear duct they may get sticky eye. Find out how you can treat it at home or when antibiotics are required.
With many partners heading back to work two or three weeks after their baby is born, it can be an exhilarating and/or nerve-wracking time for many mothers.
In the first few weeks after birth, your newborn will sleep much of the time, often waking two or three times during the night for a feed
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When they’re too little to tell you how they’re feeling or what’s hurting, parents have to read some other signs to know if their baby is sick. GP Dr Ginni Mansberg has the following must-read tips for parents of littlies.
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These days bottles come in different materials, shapes, designs, features, colours and sizes; with price tags that vary significantly. The nipple/teat that you choose to use with the bottle is far more likely to affect your baby's feeding, and this will come down to your baby's choice/feeding method
According to The Neonatal Trust, approximately 10% of babies in New Zealand are born premature, ie, born before 37 weeks gestation.
