Introducing common allergy causing foods can feel daunting for parents, but current evidence shows it can be done safely and simply using everyday family foods from around 6 months of age. Here’s what you need to know about when and how to introduce allergens, and why special allergen starter packs usually aren’t necessary.
Vegetables like carrots, sweet potatoes and beetroot are excellent first foods for infants, however occasionally, concerns may arise about whether the natural nitrates in these vegetables are safe. Here is what you need to know.
Reduce food waste and save money with simple strategies like batch cooking, composting, and using reusable nappies. Discover more low-waste parenting tips with INFANT.
Created by experts at Deakin University, the My Baby Now app delivers around-the-clock, trustworthy support on breastfeeding, formula feeding, and mixed feeding. Designed to complement maternal and child health advice, it empowers parents with reliable guidance from pregnancy through the early months.
Play supports infants’ and children’s learning, development, and confidence, with multi-age play offering rich opportunities for social, language, and problem-solving skills. Encouraging safe, inclusive play across age groups fosters leadership, empathy, and growth for all children involved.
Gross motor skill development starts from birth and is essential for infants and children to grow strong, confident, and ready to explore the world through movement and play.
Help your baby move more and sit less! Limit time in highchairs, strollers, or carriers to an hour and encourage free movement for better development. Try tummy time, obstacle courses, or outdoor play, and create a safe space for exploration and bonding.
Tummy time is a fun, essential activity that helps babies build strength, reach developmental milestones, and improve motor and social skills—all under supervision and while awake.
Too much screen time can impact your baby’s attention, sleep, and development, which is why the Australian Government recommends no screen time under age two. Explore our practical, screen-free activity ideas that support learning, social interaction, and independent play for little ones.
Baby-led weaning allows babies to explore new foods and textures by feeding themselves soft, age-appropriate finger foods—supporting self-regulation and family mealtimes. Backed by research, this approach can be combined with traditional feeding and emphasizes safety, iron-rich foods, and variety for healthy development.
Breastfeeding may be natural, but it’s also a skill that both mums and babies need time to learn—especially in the first week after birth. With expert advice, practical tips, and support through programs like INFANT and the My Baby Now app, new parents can feel more empowered as they begin their feeding journey.
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