Essential Baby: Parenting Information For Mothers, Fathers, Parents & Parents to be

Eat well, reduce your footprint and save money

MARION TURNER 9:20am | Get together with your family, friends and neighbours to create your own Fruit & Veg Co-op! Eat much better quality and variety, buy from the growers and providores, save on the drive by sharing the shopping over the year, and of course, save money. Here's how we run ours.

Good feng shui for babies and kids

LIVING EDGE 18 Mar | Create a soothing and comfortable nursery or bedroom for your little one with these simple feng shui tips.

Be honest, who's your favourite child?

KYLIE ORR 17 Mar | We all have a favourite. At some point. If you have one child, they're your favourite. But with more than one child the topic gets controversial.

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Free tickets! Pregnancy, Baby and Children's Expo

If you're in Adelaide March 19-21, come along and display a yellow ribbon to show you're part of the EB family.
Who's your favourite child?

My favouritism towards my children is variable and transient. My love, however, is solid and given freely and unconditionally, to each one of them.
Raising eco-babies

Raising babies and children are among the most important things we will do in a lifetime. Here are our EB member tips on raising eco-babies.
Take our quick survey

Have you travelled with the kids in tow? We'd love to hear your feedback.
Aurora's gluten-free life

Karen's baby was diagnosed with Coeliac disease and couldn’t ever eat gluten again. She could never just go out with her friends for pizza or live a normal life...
Specialised pregnancy support groups

If you are experiencing pregnancy-related problems, rest assured you can find support on Essential Baby.
Find a nanny you can rely on

Search Australia's largest source of child care with over 48,000 profiles of nannies & babysitters. It's easy and it really works!
The bedtime shuffle

Putting kids to bed is one of those exercises that seems to get harder the more you practice it. A lot like golf, only far less fun.
Weekly guide to your pregnancy

Find out what changes are happening to your body and see how your baby is developing each week of your pregnancy.
Public or private hospital?

I could be out of pocket by going private - money that I could otherwise use for my maternity leave. Is it really worth that cost or should I think about going public instead?
Planning for the first six weeks of a baby's life

They're a hugely unsettling time, so a little planning will go a long way.
New child restraint laws FAQ

Read our frequently asked questions to find out more about the introduction of new national child restraint laws for 0-7 year olds.

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Free tickets! Meet EB members IRL. Adelaide, March 19-21

WDYT? Take our five-minute travelling with kids survey

Recipe: Crepes! Just divine with maple syrup or Nutella

My Food

Promoting children's nutrition

12 Mar | The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) finds that only 50-63 per cent of children consume the recommended serves of fruit each day, and merely 1-4 per cent of the recommended serves of vegetables on a daily basis. This indicates that children may not be receiving the essential nutrients found in fruit and vegetables that they need to grow and develop normally.

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Help your child to excel at school

You are your child’s first and most important teacher. Find out what you can do at home. Brought to you by the Parents Guide to Kindergarten

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The first six months

Baby carrying: The importance of bonding

ELEANOR JAMES 10 Mar | A dedicated father who raised four children Björn Jakobson understands what makes babies happy. His company, BabyBjörn, has spent over 40 years creating products with quality, safety, function and design. But even he could not have predicted just how popular his baby carrier would be.

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For mother and child

Do you know the great benefits of omega-3 DHA for babies and mothers? Here's some tips on how to increase omega-3 DHA intake by combining fish with omega-3 fortified foods. It's easy!

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New child restraint laws

New national child restraint laws

25 Feb | New laws have been passed that make it mandatory for children under seven to be restrained in an appropriate child restraint. These laws are designed to increase the safety of your children and reduce the number of children injured or killed in car accidents.

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NEW Olay Professional Pro-X

Amity Dry, Kylie Orr and Pippa Leary are among the first in Australia to experience the Olay Professional range and will put Olay’s claims to the test.

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Teaching kids the value of money

ANNETTE SAMPSON 12 Mar | The strategy: to teach my kids good money habits. How do I do that? It's not easy in an environment where even everyday financial decisions can be complex.

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Taga the multifunctional urban vehicle

Taga, the revolutionary new vehicle, is the perfect travel solution for the modern family. It converts neatly and efficiently from a bike to a stroller within 20 seconds, meaning that you can get your children from your front door to your destination in no time.

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