Your Baby

Whether you have months or weeks until baby arrives, it’s always exciting when setting up the nursery. Along with all the new furniture and cute accessories, an eye-catching feature wall is a must when designing your baby’s new room.

Parental leave entitlements can be a bit confusing. Here’s a quick guide to what you need to know.

What did your antenatal classes miss out on teaching you? New Zealand writer and midwife Kathy Fray gives her opinion on the things new mums need to know about the post-birth period

How do you know if your baby likes you? Most mums have had a moment where they’ve wondered, particularly if they’ve been up all night with a crying baby and aren’t feeling the love from their little bundle of supposed joy

Is your baby as safe as they can possibly be in the cot you use at home?

It’s usually mums who take the most time off when a newborn arrives– but dads should take parental leave too.

Being prepared is a sure way to take the stress out of new experiences, and breastfeeding is no different

Starting your baby off on solid food is a very exciting time for a lot of parents. However, there is currently a mass of conflicting and, at times, confusing information on just how to do this

Oh, how exciting! You’ve just received the late-night text message or early morning phone call announcing the birth of your newest niece, nephew, grandchild, godchild, or good friend’s tiny bundle of joy

Breastfeeding may be natural, but it’s not always easy. The painful truth is, many mums struggle to breastfeed and, while some persevere through the pain and frustration, for others it’s easier to quit.

Whether you are returning to work full-time, part-time or are wanting childcare for other reasons, choosing the right option for your child can be a bit overwhelming.

There are so many things to look forward to with your new baby, but sometimes you end up feeling blindsided by the unexpected