The Baby Blog

Breastfeeding Problems? Low supply? These 10 Foods can help

One of the challenges we face as new mamas is working out fact from fiction when it comes to advice.  Many of us have Breastfeeding problems or concerns.  Low milk supply can be one of those problems. I remember spending…

Is Your Baby Buckled Up Safely?

I was alarmed to read recently that only 50% of baby/child car restraints are being used correctly.  That means around 50% of our babies and children are at risk every day.  To ensure that you have the best and latest information…

Need to de-clutter before Santa visits?

Last weekend I decided to de-clutter Alexander’s room.  He’s 2, so you can imagine the range of toys in there.  Everything from baby rattles, to puzzles, to large vehicles.  I placed every toy, book, and unidentifiable item in the middle…

Raising the Awareness of Heat Suffocation

This month we’re looking at the issue of protecting baby from the dangers associated with heat.  I’m very pleased to be able to share a guest blog from Emma Lovell, Director of Fly Babee (another amazing Australian invention!).  Emma shares…

Technology and parenting = H-Appy Mummy?

H-Appy Mum, H-Appy Baby? Imagine being a parent in the 1950s? No smart phones or tablets, no blogs, Apps, or mumpreneurs? Wait! Most of these things didn’t exist when I had my first child in 2001! These changes were highlighted…

The Importance of Baby’s First Year

We all know that activities like Tummy Time and ‘crawl before you walk’ are extremely important in baby’s first year (and beyond), but did you know that babies who have the right early movement experiences in their first year have…

The Many Benefits of Baby Classes

This month I have invited Elise Easdown, owner of the award winning business Whats On 4 Australia, to share her thoughts on Mum and Baby Classes.  I know how much Alexander and I absolutely loved attending our weekly Gymbaroo classes,…

Welcome to the new baby blog

Hi everyone, welcome to the new baby blog :) Here you will be able to keep up with current news and events as well as new features and updates for the Baby Diaries App. Check back regularly for lots of cool info!

What to pack in your Hospital Bag

Those final weeks before baby arrives are filled with so much excitement!  And perhaps a few nerves. To help you to be as prepared as you can be, we’ve asked Midwife Zoe from BornOnline to share her many years of…

What’s in your Nappy Bag?

Becoming new parents can be overwhelming.  There’s just so much to learn “on the job”!  One question often asked is how to ensure you have everything you need for a worry free day (or hour!) with baby away from home.…