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Here at Earlybirds we have the wonderful opportunity to meet and work with so many parents, families and friends of premature and small babies. This month, we’d love to introduce you to NICU Cheer,...

Most people know a baby with hip dysplasia or have at least heard of the condition. It’s relatively common in Australia, with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH is the doctors’ shorthand for ...

It is relatively common for babies to be born with misshapen, or uneven, heads. Flat head syndrome, known as plagiocephaly, can develop while the baby is still in the uterus, during birth or, more ...

Name: Yvonne Amos Area of expertise: Yvonne is the national marketing and communications manager at Red Nose (formerly SIDs and Kids). What are your most important tips for putting a baby to sleep...

If you thought layering was merely for your own wardrobe, you’d be wrong. A super savvy mum recently highlighted to me the broader benefits of the trend and how she was using it on her newborn bub...

Being the parent of a premature baby is incredibly stressful, and they will need your support. As the family and friends, there are some things you can do to help make the process easier for them,...

As a doctor, Phoebe was immediately concerned when she learned she was having triplets. “I was all too aware of the likelihood they would be born prematurely and the complications and risks that w...

Finding yourself in the NICU with your premature baby is stressful, overwhelming and emotionally draining. Apart from learning to deal with the emotional aspect of having a premature or sick ...

This month, we had a chat to Clinton Elliott who was born eight weeks early and is now thriving in his 20’s, having gone to university and ending up at a fantastic job. While premmies, Cl...