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Home safety with a new baby
7 Oct 2026 · 33:31

Bringing a new baby home is an exciting time, but it also comes with a whole new set of safety considerations. From burns, choking and preventing falls to creating a safe home environment, many parents wonder what they need to know to keep their baby sa

Head shape and your baby
24 Sept 2026 · 21:22

As babies grow and develop, parents often have questions about whether their child is growing as expected and what changes are normal. Concerns about head shape, growth charts and development are common, and it can be difficult to know when reassurance

Sleep in the first year
17 Sept 2026 · 14:10

From the moment your baby is born, sleep becomes one of the most talked-about topics for parents. But when sleep doesn’t go to plan – which is very common in the first year – it can leave parents feeling exhausted, worried and unsure about 

Crying, colic and comforting
11 Sept 2026 · 16:20

All babies cry, but some cry more than parents expect. When crying feels relentless, it's easy to feel worried, frustrated or overwhelmed.  In this episode, Dr Anthea Rhodes speaks with paediatrician Dr Tammy Goldwasser about crying, colic and comf

Feeding in the first year
2 Sept 2026 · 22:42

From the very first feed, parents are creating the beginning of a lifelong relationship with food for their baby. But when feeding doesn’t go to plan – which it often doesn’t, parents can start to feel overwhelmed in navigating the challenges