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Hip dysplasia

Hip dysplasia is usually detected in babies, but adolescents and adults may also experience symptoms. Find out more about the disorder here.

Expressing and storing breast milk

Expressing milk means squeezing milk out of your breast so that you can store it and feed it to your baby at a later time.

Baby development

Information about baby development from leading Australian health organisations, including links to content on baby development by age.

Health checks for babies

Shortly before or after your baby is born, you'll be given a Child Health Record booklet. In Australia, this usually has a blue cover and is often called 'the blue book'.

How your baby gains weight

All babies will gain weight differently, but there are some guidelines for healthy weight gain.

How your baby's teeth develop

Baby teeth start to come through the gums at about 6 months and have usually all appeared by 2 to 3 years of age. Learn how to care for baby teeth.

Baby feeding

It is important to talk to your midwives, nurses or doctor if your baby is not feeding as you expect. Here's information about breast feeding, formula feeding and moving onto solids.

Colic in babies

Excessive crying could be a sign that your baby has colic. Everyone agrees that colic exists but no one knows what causes it. Some doctors think it's a kind of stomach cramp.

Colds and flu in babies and children

Here is information on the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments of coughs, colds and flu in children and babies and when to seek medical advice.

Is 'baby brain' real?

Researchers at Deakin University who investigated 'baby brain' found that cognitive function and memory are affected in the third trimester of pregnancy.

Your baby and the first few weeks

The first few weeks at home with your newborn can be an exciting but daunting time, particularly if you are new parents. Find out what care and support are available to you after you leave hospital.

Cradle cap

Cradle cap is the build-up of yellow, greasy and often scaly patches of skin that appear on your baby's scalp. It is not painful or itchy for your baby.

Babies' and toddlers' health

Knowing and understanding the health risks of young children is an important part of being a parent. Learn about health issues like breastfeeding, croup and fevers in young children.

Play with babies and toddlers

Not only is playing fun, but it's also the most effective way for children to learn. By playing, children can practise all the skills they'll need as they grow up.

Symptoms of serious illness in babies and children

If your child has a serious illness, it’s important to get medical attention quickly. Learn how to recognise the symptoms and what to do.

Nappy rash

Nappy rash is a common skin condition that happens to babies under 2. They are usually easily treated and won't cause long term problems. Find out more here.

Postnatal depression

Many women experience the 'baby blues' after pregnancy, but when feelings persist beyond these early days, it may be a sign of depression.

About breastfeeding

Breastfeeding can be a special time for both mum and baby. Breast milk meets all your baby's nutritional needs from birth to 6 months.

Clubfoot

Clubfoot is a birth abnormality that makes one or both of a baby's feet pointed and twisted. The condition doesn't hurt the baby and can be treated. Learn more here.

Water safety

Links to our Information partners' articles about water safety for children and babies.

Contractions

Contractions are a sign that labour is starting, and they will help push your baby down.

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI) is a term used to describe the sudden and unexpected death of a baby.

Bottle feeding with formula

Lots of different brands of infant formula are available. Read our guide to the different types of formula available to feed your baby.

Screening for Down syndrome

Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder affecting 1 in 1,100 babies. Screening tests for Down syndrome are routinely offered to pregnant women.

Craniosynostosis

Craniosynostosis is a birth defect in which the seams (sutures) between the bones in a newborn baby's skull close too early. It can be treated.

Weaning

Weaning is when you stop breastfeeding your baby or toddler and start introducing solids (and possibly formula).

Smoking and pregnancy

Find out how quitting smoking will improve your health and give your baby the best start in life.

Whooping cough

Whooping cough is a contagious bacterial infection and is most serious in babies. Here’s how to spot the symptoms and protect infants.

Aortic coarctation

This is a heart condition in which a section of the aorta, an important blood vessel, is narrowed. Aortic coarctation mainly affects newborn babies.

Caesarean section

A caesarean section is an operation to deliver a baby. Find more articles from our information partners on this page.

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Search results for: "Babies"

Life stage

Hip dysplasia

Expressing and storing breast milk

Baby development

Health checks for babies

How your baby gains weight

How your baby's teeth develop

Baby feeding

Colic in babies

Colds and flu in babies and children

Is 'baby brain' real?

Your baby and the first few weeks

Cradle cap

Babies' and toddlers' health

Play with babies and toddlers

Symptoms of serious illness in babies and children

Nappy rash

Postnatal depression

About breastfeeding

Clubfoot

Water safety

Contractions

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

Bottle feeding with formula

Screening for Down syndrome

Craniosynostosis

Weaning

Smoking and pregnancy

Whooping cough

Aortic coarctation

Caesarean section

Life stage

Hip dysplasia

Expressing and storing breast milk

Baby development

Health checks for babies

How your baby gains weight

How your baby's teeth develop

Baby feeding

Colic in babies

Colds and flu in babies and children

Is 'baby brain' real?

Your baby and the first few weeks

Cradle cap

Babies' and toddlers' health

Play with babies and toddlers

Symptoms of serious illness in babies and children

Nappy rash

Postnatal depression

About breastfeeding

Clubfoot

Water safety

Contractions

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

Bottle feeding with formula

Screening for Down syndrome

Craniosynostosis

Weaning

Smoking and pregnancy

Whooping cough

Aortic coarctation

Caesarean section

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