When our babies are born with their beautiful smooth skin, our natural instinct is to protect it. But it can be difficult to determine the best approach with a range of conflicting information available, from old wives...

Keeping your baby clean is an important part of caring for your newborn. You don't need to give your baby a full bath every single day, but you should top and tail your baby at least once a day. This is done by laying your...

Gentle massage has so many wonderful emotional and physical benefits for both you and your baby. From improved sleep to strengthening your bond, and from relaxation to colic relief. Just think about how you feel when you get...

Eczema is a common condition with about 20 percent of children in industrialised nations suffering from eczema[i] [ii], while it appears that Australia is becoming the eczema capital of the world with almost 40 percent of...

As the weather is warming up... you need to get ready to slip, slop, slap but which sunscreen is best for baby? Make sure you check out our sunscreen guide with the latest information for babies and children to help you...

As I sat in a doctor’s waiting room recently, I heard the unmistakable sound of a distressed baby – most likely as tired of waiting as the rest of us. Glancing over I watched as the baby’s mother calmly took a small...

The following are questions our nbb expert panel member Helen Pritchard usually gets asked about baby massage. At what age can I start? Babies can be massage from birth in a loving and gentle way within the home. If you are...

Before you begin your baby massage, take a deep breath, get comfortable and connect with your baby. You don't have to ask permission out load, but mentally centre yourself before entering their space and silently ask...

Nappy rash is very common, and your baby can experience it regardless of how well they're cared for. Your baby's skin is delicate and can be easily irritated by urine, stools, soaps, and chemicals found in baby wipes,, ...

Babies have delicate skin and most babies will have problems with their skin as they grow. Baby rashes can appear when babies come in contact with clothes, their skin is too dry, or etc. These are usually itchy and your baby...

One of the most common skin disorders in babies and infants is eczema, which causes excessive dry skin, itching and soreness. Around 30% of the general population in Australia suffers from this skin condition, showing how...

Baby acne is not uncommon among newborns and is known as "infantile acne". It is likely to appear on babies cheeks but may also strike chins and foreheads of newborns. When a baby is born with infantile acne, the period of...

Most babies may appear to have perfect, blemish free skin but their skin is very sensitive which makes it prone to most kinds of rashes and this includes cradle cap. Cradle cap (infantile or neonatal seborrheic dermatitis,...