What I'm thinking while my baby is crying
When baby cries, our reactions can run the full gamut; from turning to stone, to melting "like a soft cheese on a warm day", …
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Nappies
The bottom line on smooth changes
Parents of babies change over 1800 nappies a year – and most can probably do it with their eyes closed! Baby expert Dorothy …
Growth and Development
Baby Names
What do you mean? The meanings behind the top 20 most popular names
What's in a name? For some parents, the meaning behind their child's name is of utmost importance. If you fancy some 'grace …
Car Seats - the low down
Car Seats - the low down
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Booster seats
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Forward facing carseats
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Rearfacing carseats
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What to Buy
5 things you’ll need for baby in any season
A change in season comes with the need for some new gear. Grace Nixon, aka The Baby Lady, offers her top recommendations for …
Sleep
Baby sleep: our expert's advice
As a first-time mum or dad, very often you can't help asking yourself, "Why is getting my baby to sleep so difficult?" Or …
Babywearing
Out and about
Taking baby on an outing
As a new parent, the idea of leaving home, baby in tow, can be incredibly intimidating. What do you really need to pack in …
Twins
It's a twin thing: investigating twin theories
Are twins really two halves of the same person, or are they just two individuals who happened to be born at the same time? …
Expecting twins? Read this!
How to prepare emotionally and physically for twins: Two mums, Louise Ryan and Katrina Bowman have done the research and …
Twins - Twice the fun
In terms of big news, finding out you’re expecting twins would be right up there. Three families describe that moment and …
Tom & Caio
Breaking news Finding out we were having twins was a total shock. To be honest, I wasn't too happy about it when I first …
Zachary and Nathan
The big reveal We first found out we were having twins at an early scan at seven weeks. We were very excited –I burst into …
The Marshall babies
What was your first reaction when told you were pregnant with twins? Deborah: As I already had one child, I had no …
Weeks 1-12 Newborn Guide
Baby guide week nine
Week Nine Your baby is now nine weeks old! YOUR BABY'S DEVELOPMENT - VOCALISATION Your baby is developing social skills …
4 - 12 month baby guide
Health and wellbeing
Your Newborn
Ever heard of baby's 'second night syndrome'?
Pearls of wisdom the OHbaby! team wish they’d been told before baby arrived. You’ve made it through your first 24 hours as …
Feeding
Nutritionist tips for serving up solids
Introducing your baby to solid food is a significant – but daunting – milestone. Nutritionist Hannah Gentile is here to help …
Baby care 101: Feeding
No sooner do babies arrive ‘earth side’ than they seek out food. Fascinatingly, newborn babies are capable of doing the …
How to make the best baby mash ever
OHbaby! Nutritionist Anna Hansen shares nine tips for getting optimal nutritional value into your baby's food. 1. By …
Go with your gut: allergy testing and assessment
Allergy testing is no easy task. Natasha Berman and Asti Renaut share their inside knowledge for the benefit of fledgling …
The easy guide to starting baby on solids
Introducing your child to solid food can seem a daunting task, but it’s actually quite intuitive, reassures dietitian …
Breastfeeding: questions & answers
Paediatrician and lactation consultant Abby Baskett offers answers to frequently asked questions on …
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The charity started by mum Laura Howard to help needy families giving birth at Middlemore Hospital is going from strength to strength. It's been renamed Littlemore and has a new Facebook page LittlemoreNZ. Donations of pre-loved baby clothing can …
What do babies need in their bathwater?
Skin care for the little ones is big business and not short of a controversy or two. We open a few bottles and question what babies really need in their bath water. BEYOND BATH TIME There’s nothing quite as relaxing at the end of a long day as …