0 to 4 months
Every tiny touch, cry, yawn and countless emotions when becoming a parent can spark a million questions running through your mind. Luckily for you we’ve collected and shared all of our learnings here. Take advantage of all the insights and feel at ease with our experts and wonderful community of support.
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. But just how much of an impact does what you eat and drink now have on your little one’s future?
It may seem like a whole new world now that your little one is starting to eat solid foods. While the principles of feeding you’ve been following since birth remain the same, there are some new feeding cues to learn now that you are offering your baby solid foods. Look out for signs your baby is hungry or full, and let them lead the way with how much they want to eat.
Sleep helps your baby recharge their batteries for tomorrow’s playtime.
Mix up the menu!
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. Here are some simple ideas for expanding your little one’s diet without compromising on those all-important nutrients.
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. Here are some simple ideas for expanding your little one’s diet without compromising on those all-important nutrients.
Making sure your baby is active is important for their health. Tummy time is a big part of that, as it helps develop important muscles and motor skills that your little one will need to use when they get bigger and starts doing things like crawling and rolling over. And, it’s just a lovely way to spend time with your new baby!
Good sleep is important for healthy growth, so try our all-day guide to better sleep.
Do you love a good massage? Ever wondered if your baby would too? Massage could help your baby relax, encourage communication and help you bond.
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?
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. You will notice in the second half of their first year, their physical activity and abilities really step up a gear!
Breastfeeding is nature’s intended way to feed a baby and has a number of health benefits for both mum and baby. In Australia, exclusive breastfeeding is recommended until around 6 months, and continued breastfeeding after the introduction of solid foods until 12 months – and beyond if mum and baby wish.
Crying is your baby’s first form of communication and is designed to provoke adults into action. Your baby’s cry tugs at your heart strings leaving you feeling anxious, tense and guilty for not knowing why your baby is crying and what you can do to comfort them.
Lactose intolerance is a clinical condition (not an allergy), with symptoms being associated with the digestive system, which is still maturing in young infants.
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?
Is your baby struggling to settle to sleep? Still getting up lots of times in the night? Being woken up before sunrise? Try these ideas for helping your little one get the sleep they need for happier days for everyone.
You may have noticed your baby is moving more and more every day—it may sometimes feel like they’re in constant motion! That’s great, as all this activity is helping to make their muscles strong for crawling and learning to walk.
