A miracle solution for some,‘barbaric’ for others. The truth behind the boom in cutting babies’ tongues

A miracle solution for some,‘barbaric’ for others. The truth behind the boom in cutting babies’ tongues

The number of babies having tongue tie releases in Australia has skyrocketed over the past two decades. But debate continues to rage about the merits of the procedure.

  • byHenrietta Cook

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It’s been a bad week to be a baby
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Strata

It’s been a bad week to be a baby

You think being booted from a comedy show is unfair? Strata is stopping my kid from crawling on communal grass.

  • byThomas Mitchell
I want to have Arj Barker’s babies,but I wouldn’t take them to his shows
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I want to have Arj Barker’s babies,but I wouldn’t take them to his shows

Arj Barker was entirely justified in throwing the mum and her baby out of his gig. In fact,a lifetime ban would have been in order.

  • byMichelle Cazzulino
Change in advice for cow’s milk over formula in what’s best for baby
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Healthcare

Change in advice for cow’s milk over formula in what’s best for baby

The World Health Organisation now says cow’s milk is a safe alternative to breast milk or formula for six-month-old babies. But the change in advice has been criticised by Australian health authorities.

  • byHenrietta Cook
Night shifts prompt change to sleep hormone found in breast milk

Night shifts prompt change to sleep hormone found in breast milk

Breastfeeding mothers working night shifts could produce milk with altered levels of melatonin,potentially affecting their child’s long-term health,new research suggests.

  • byWendy Tuohy
Madeline met Amelia just hours before International Women’s Day

Madeline met Amelia just hours before International Women’s Day

Born just 12 hours shy of International Women’s Day,Amelia Ostrowsky was warmly welcomed by her doting parents and adoring big sister.

  • byHannah Kennelly
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WA’s top baby names for 2023 revealed

WA’s top baby names for 2023 revealed

Oliver and Isla have remained the most popular names for the fourth year in a row.

  • byHolly Thompson
The planet’s population will get to 10.4 billion – then drop. Here’s when we reach peak human
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Population

The planet’s population will get to 10.4 billion – then drop. Here’s when we reach peak human

India overtook China as the world’s most populous nation in 2023 but far bigger population shifts are transforming the world. Where will all the people be in 2100?

  • byMatt Wade andAngus Holland
Babies are the business,but please don’t mansplain declining fertility rates
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Fertility

Babies are the business,but please don’t mansplain declining fertility rates

I do sometimes wonder how many consecutive days some commentators have spent looking after children,alone,while also running a household and working a job.

  • byJacqueline Maley
More support needed for families of newborns who require neonatal care

More support needed for families of newborns who require neonatal care

Aside from the emotional toll,families caring for a premature baby also report significant financial impacts on their household budgets.

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A rental boom offering bundle deals
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A rental boom offering bundle deals

It’s set the rattle the market.