1. Parenting
  2. Parenting Advice
Mother holding baby while father kisses baby on cheek

Tips & Advice for New Parents

You’ll find that once you’re pregnant, all sorts of people from childless Uncles to complete strangers in the supermarket will offer you parenting advice. It seems everyone is an expert and they can’t wait to share their parenting wisdom and advice with you, regardless of whether you ask for it or not. For sound parenting advice, free of bias and misinformation, look no further than here. Within this section is practical information on the key areas – some of which you may not even have thought of – such as tax breaks for families, the childcare rebate, and taking baby photos. We even discuss the advantages of teaching your child two languages – a hot topic in multicultural Australia.
Jump to a topic in this section
Childcare and Schools
Choosing the right childcare for you and your child
Deciding on the right form of childcare for your child is every parent’s nightmare.
Read More
Preschool Advice
In Australia preschool, or kindergarten as it is sometimes known, is not compulsory for children.
Read More
Load More
Parenting Tips
Supporting Families
There is no perfect family, that much is true.
Read More
Tips to taking care of your sick child
Other mums and dads can be a great source of information when it comes to taking care of your sick babies and toddlers.
Read More
Successful Step Parenting
There is no set prescription for a “normal” family and really, there never has been.
Read More
Sibling rivalry
Emily listened to her two-year-old daughter, Anna, arguing fiercely with her four-year-old brother Jack and was helpless to intervene as she tried to soothe her newborn son Leon off to sleep.
Read More
Bilingual children
Bilingualism is the ability to speak two languages.
Read More
Load More
Baby Sign Language
Baby sign language
Babies have always found a way of getting their messages across.
Read More
The Benefits of Baby Sign Language
From all the studies conducted in this field the benefits of introducing your baby to sign language are vast.
Read More
Baby sign language basics
When you introduce signing to your baby, gradually introduce the signs one at a time.
Read More
Learn baby sign language
As a parent, your baby’s “first sign” is greeted with as much excitement as your baby’s “first word”.
Read More
Baby language development
Baby sign language has been shown to very beneficial to a baby’s language development.
Read More
Load More
Gardening with Kids
Gardening with kids
Gardening with kids can be a fun pastime and a great way for parents and children to get active outdoors – whether it be playing in the garden, starting a veggie patch, learning about birds and insects or collecting bits and pieces for making crafts.
Read More
Garden activities for kids
Here are some simple and easy activities for you to do with the kids
Read More
Garden lessons for kids
The best way to teach children about gardening is for parents to show the way by gardening themselves.
Read More
Growing Grass Heads for Kids
Growing grass heads is an easy, fun activity for kids, and Yates new lawn seed Lush patch packs are the perfect size for such a project.
Read More
Gardening tips for parents
A child can be given responsibility for a particular plant in the garden.
Read More
Load More
Pets
Kids and animals
Kids and animals build wonderful relationships and they often share a very special bond.
Read More
Babies and cats
Many people are naturally concerned about how the arrival of a bub will affect the behaviour of their cat.
Read More
Babies and dogs
Bringing a baby into a household is an exciting but busy time.
Read More
Pets for kids
Pets and children can share a remarkable relationship – there is something extraordinary about the bond that develops between a child and their special playmate.
Read More
Children and cats
Cats can make great first pets for kids and in some ways they are much easier than dogs as they are nowhere near as demanding on attention and time… for a start, they sleep for around 18 hours every day!
Read More
Load More
Kids Parties
Kids party ideas
The decision to host a child’s birthday party can lead the calmest of parents to head straight for the bedroom for a little lie down.
Read More
Kids party supplies
Take a look at these great ideas for your party.
Read More
Kids party venues
There are many alternative venues available now for children’s parties.
Read More
Kids party activities
You don’t have to fork out hundreds of dollars to make your kid’s birthday party a great one.
Read More
Kids party food
We’ve put together some great ideas for the kids to munch on at the party.
Read More
Load More
Travelling
Travel with kids
Trips away are great fun for the whole family, especially if it’s your bub’s first time away from home.
Read More
Packing for family holiday
Packing to go on holiday is no longer as easy as throwing a few t-shirts and a pair of swimmers in at the last minute.
Read More
Plane travel with kids
Sometimes packing up your troubles and boarding a plane with a baby or young child seems to be the fastest way to spell trouble.
Read More
Tips for Travelling with your Kids
Here are some very practical tips that may just help make your holiday with your babies and toddlers run a little smoother.
Read More
Holiday with kids
Travelling does not have slow down or cease when you have children.
Read More
Load More
Reading
Reading to children
Reading to our children is one of the joys of parenting.
Read More
Children's reading techniques
A child that enjoys reading is more likely to pay attention and attention is essential for learning to take place.
Read More
Importance of reading to your children
What better gift can we give our children than a love of reading?
Read More
Literacy for kids
Standfirst: Literacy is an essential skill for children.
Read More
Load More
Learning to Swim
Swimming lessons for your child
Swimming lessons and the resulting ability to swim is something that will benefit every child their whole life.
Read More
Infant swimming Lessons
Many parents are a little hesitant about introducing their infant into the world of swimming and the risk that accompanies it, whilst others like to get their infant swimming as early as possible.
Read More
Kids Swimming Lessons
Come on in….
Read More
Toddler swim lessons
Getting your toddler used to water early is important from a safety point of view and its great fun too.
Read More
Swimming Tips for Kids
Going swimming is a great way to have fun and bond with your baby.
Read More
Load More
Family Budgeting
The cost of pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time of joy.
Read More
Pregnancy insurance
Not sure if you might use a private obstetrician for your birth? Is there a possibility that you might prefer a private hospital? Don’t leave it too long to decide.
Read More
Private obstetrician versus public
Pregnancy brings with it a lot of decisions.
Read More
Negotiating flexible working hours
Working parents have many skills.
Read More
Maternity wear in Australia
Once upon a time, a girl could get through pregnancy wearing her partner’s shirts and a smock dress.
Read More
Load More

Recommended Topics

Check out these other topics you might like



Women's Fitness and Mental Health

It’s hard to think about adding another thing to your schedule when you have a newborn but, at a time when you have never been more exhausted, a little endorphin rush can really help your flagging energy levels.

Read More 6 min Read
Pelvic Floor exercises

One of the side effects of childbirth can be the weakening of your pelvic floor.

Read More 3 min Read
View All Articles

What's New

Find the right product for your child.
Huggies Newborn Nappies

Designed to gently protect baby’s delicate skin, it’s our way of welcoming your little one to the world.

Buy Now
Learn More
Huggies Ultimate Pure Care Nappies

Our softest and most breathable nappy – provides ultimate comfort for baby.

Buy Now
Learn More
Huggies Bio Wipes

Made with plant-derived fibres*. They clean up spills and messes off baby's delicate skin.
* 50% cellulose and 50% processed cellulose (rayon)

Buy Now
Learn More
Huggies Little Swimmers Disposable Swim Nappies

Protection from leaks without swelling in water. Plus easy-open sides make poolside changes a breeze.

Buy Now
Learn More
DryNites Night Time Pants Boys

Provides overnight absorbency and comfort to help kids wake dry and worry free! 

Buy Now
Learn More
New
Huggies Ultimate Wipes Nourish & Care

Providing the ultimate combination of thickness, softness and absorbency for a complete clean.

Buy Now
Learn More
New
Premmie Nappies

Specially designed and developed leaving no baby unhugged.

Buy Now
Learn More
View All Products

Join our Huggies Club

For every milestone, big or small. We got you, baby.

huggies club image
Expert advice
huggies club image
Offers & Promos
huggies club image
Exclusive offers
Huggies Club Image
What is the Huggies Club?

Try Our Tools

Discover our most popular tools to help
you along the way
Tile image

Ovulation
Calculator

Try It Now
Tile image

Due Date
Calculator

Try It Now
Tile image

Huggies® Baby
Names Generator

Try It Now
Tile image

Baby Eye Colour
Predictor

Try It Now
Tile image

Height
Calculator

Try It Now
Load More
Load Less
View All Tools

Promotions & Offers

Explore our exciting promotions.
Maxi Cosi Micro 12LX Baby Capsule

Win a Maxi Cosi Micro 12LX Baby Capsule!

Learn More
Win 6 month supply of Huggies

Win 6 month supply of Huggies

Learn More
View All Promotions

Win FREE nappies for 6 months!

dd
Join the Huggies Club for your chance to WIN
Join Huggies Club