Tag: Babies
Equal opportunity laws to change
New anti-discrimination laws are being introduced to the South Australian Parliament today. [MORE]
Parental leave policy back-to-front
Rather than being a means to an end, paid parental leave has become the end itself - and the result is a back-to-front policy making process.[MORE]
Unborn babies on childcare waiting lists
Long waiting lists for childcare places are forcing parents to put children on the list before they are born.[MORE]
New test to detect autism in babies
An academic from Flinders University in South Australia has developed a program that recognises signs of autism in one-year-olds.[MORE]
Maternity scheme will hurt small business: CCI
The West Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is warning that small businesses will suffer if a proposed maternity leave scheme goes ahead.[MORE]
Baby dies as milk powder scare rocks China
A baby has died from kidney stones as a health scare involving possibly fake milk formula has spread across China.[MORE]
Baby bed deaths linked to drugs, alcohol
The new Community Services Minister is highlighting the number of babies who have died while sleeping with their parents.[MORE]
New Vic portacot laws aim to cut infant deaths
From next year, new safety standards will mean portacots sold in Victoria will have to display clear warnings against the use of extra mattresses.[MORE]
Mums from lower income families 'less likely to breastfeed'
New research suggests women from lower income families are less likely to breastfeed.[MORE]
Mem Fox blasts childcare
Children's author Mem Fox says people should not have babies if they have to put them into childcare.[MORE]
Concerns for baby girl born to prison inmate
Tasmania's head of child protection says there are significant concerns over the wellbeing of a baby girl born to an inmate at Hobart's Risdon Prison last week.[MORE]
Parents still on the run over baby's vaccine
Authorities are still searching for a couple who are in hiding after refusing to vaccinate their baby against hepatitis B.[MORE]
Support program keeps teen mums learning
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A program for teenage mothers is aiming to break the cycle of disadvantage.[MORE]
Girl, 2, has sexually transmitted infection
Police in the Kimberley are investigating the sexual abuse of a 2-year-old girl who has a sexually transmitted infection. [MORE]
Attract, repel: lifelike dolls are collector cult
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The hobby of creating lifelike baby dolls has a cult following, collectors say.[MORE]
Australia facing sperm donor shortage
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With Australia facing a shortage of sperm donors, some would-be mothers are turning to informal arrangements.[MORE]
4yo girl's rape horrifies child protection officers
Police have described the sexual assault of a 4-year-old girl as one of the most disturbing cases they have encountered.[MORE]
Man charged over rape of girl aged 4
A 26-year-old man was remanded in custody when he appeared in a Perth court accused of sexually assaulting a four-year-old girl he was babysitting.[MORE]
Baby's smile 'like taking cocaine' for mums
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A new study has found a mother looking at her own smiling baby gets a similar high to that of taking cocaine.[MORE]
Minister denies mother sought help
SA Health Minister says no record of woman seeking care before infant son found dead in a driveway.[MORE]
Authorities probe body left in cold
Authorities do not yet know if an infant was alive when he was left in the cold in Adelaide.[MORE]
Dead baby dumped in driveway
Police say it is too early to consider laying charges over the discovery of a dead newborn baby.[MORE]
SIDS deaths prompt review
There is a new push to spread awareness of the risk factors involved in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).[MORE]
Baby deaths spark sleep warning
Parents have been warned of the dangers of allowing their babies to share their beds.[MORE]
