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Top tips for healthy baby skin
From their adorable button noses down to their tiny toes, nothing gets much cuter than a baby. As parents, we’ll do almost anything to keep our precious bundles healthy and happy, and that includes looking after their...
Best Practices for Newborn Nappy Changing
When it comes to newborn nappy changing, there are several best practices to ensure your baby's comfort and hygiene. Here are our top tips:
Gather your supplies: Before starting, gather all the necessary supplies, such...
How to treat and prevent cradle cap
Has your baby’s beautiful little head started to develop some yellowish, oily, scaly crusts? It’s called cradle cap, and there’s no need for concern because it:
usually doesn't cause any discomfort or itchiness for...
GAIA Natural Baby Cradle Cap Lotion – Mummy Reviewers Application Form
We are looking for Australian parents to trial and review the GAIA Natural Baby Cradle Cap Lotion!
Between the ages of two weeks and 12 months little ones can develop seborrheic dermatitis or cradle cap as it’s...
Which Sunscreen is Best for Baby
As the weather is warming up... you need to get ready to slip, slop, slap but which sunscreen is best for baby?
The best sunscreen for a baby is a barrier. So where possible keep them in the shade, under a tent, in light...
Newborn skin: What’s normal?
New parents might be surprised by the appearance of their newborn’s skin. Many babies arrive in the world covered in vernix (the protective cream cheese-like skin coating) and other various fluids, hands and feet a shade of...
Baby bathtime safety tips
Bathing your baby is a lovely opportunity for bonding, sensory nourishment, connection, and relaxation at the end of a long day.
However, bathing your beautiful little one does come with two very significant risks:...
Taking care of baby skin
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. Here we look at the best practices for taking care of baby skin.
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Bathing your Newborn
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...
Benefits of Baby Massage
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...
The most important thing you can do to Help your Baby’s Eczema
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...
Stop the Nappy Changing Battles
Babies are little bundles of energy! They don't want to lie still to have their nappies changed. They cry, fuss, or even crawl away. A simple issue can turn into a major tug-of-war between parent and baby.
Stop the Nappy...
Baby Massage
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...
Baby Massage Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Baby Massage Simple Routine For Legs And Feet
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...
Nappies For The Future
Modern cloth nappies or also known as organic nappies, reusable nappies, cotton nappies or washable nappies are easy to handle, even easier to care for and very cute too. Modern cloth nappies are simply not old fashioned....
Nappy Rash and Baby’s Sensitive Skin
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,, ...
Types Of Baby Rash
Babies have delicate skin that will most likely develop a rash at some stage. The more common kinds of baby rashes include nappy rash, baby acne, heat rash, and baby eczema. In this article, we explore the different rashes,...
Swim Nappies And Swimming With Your Baby
Taking your baby to the pool or beach? You can prevent accidents and make swim activities more enjoyable by using swim nappies.
Whether it's summer or not, swim nappies are a great alternative for parents and babies. Swim...
Useful Tips In Using Reusable Nappies
One of the many things you have to do as a new parent will be choosing what nappy to use and how to use them. Many people can't get past the idea of those old types of decades ago. Today, they don't need pins and rubber pants...
Baby Eczema Treatment
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...
Is Baby Acne Common Among Newborns?
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...
Cradle Cap
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,...
