Parenting in Pictures: babies

Telehealth appointments for children and teenagers: in pictures Our guide shows you how to get the most out of telehealth appointments: set up somewhere quiet, check technology, prepare children and have information handy. Reducing SUDI and SIDS risk: in pictures Reduce SUDI and SIDS risk by sleeping babies on their backs, creating a safe sleep environment and breastfeeding if you can. Get more tips in pictures. Baby and toddler cues: in pictures How do you know if your baby wants to play, wants a break or needs to sleep? Use this illustrated guide to baby tired signs and other baby cues. Bonding with newborns and babies: in pictures Bonding with babies is about smiling, cuddling, massage, singing, talking, reading and playing. See how to bond with your baby in our illustrated guide. Newborn baby routines: in pictures Newborn baby routines are all about responding to your baby’s needs for feeds and sleep. It’s good to make time for gentle play too. Get tips in pictures. Nappy changing in simple pictures: have nappies and wipes handy. Clean baby’s bottom and put on a fresh nappy. Never leave baby unattended on a change table. Changing a disposable nappy or kimbie: Aboriginal parents This picture guide for Aboriginal parents shows how to change disposable nappies or kimbies. Check nappies often and change dirty nappies straight away. Bathing a newborn: in pictures This guide has steps to bathing a newborn. Run a shallow bath with warm water, and use mild cleanser. Keep everything within reach and never leave your baby. Soothing a crying baby: in pictures To soothe your crying baby, check if they’re hungry, tired, uncomfortable or sick. This helps you know what to do to comfort your baby and stop the crying. Baby massage is often soothing and can be good for bonding. Use smooth, gentle, slow strokes, and stop if baby gets upset. See more steps for baby massage. How to wrap a baby: in pictures See how to wrap a baby in our illustrated, step-by-step guide. Wrapping or swaddling can soothe some babies. It also reduces SUDI and SIDS risks. Hygiene and daily care for babies Find out how to clean baby eyes, ears, teeth, umbilical cords and genitals in our illustrated guide to hygiene and daily care for newborns and babies. Article available in Arabic, Dari, Dinka, Hakha Chin, Karen, Persian, Simplified Chinese, Swahili, Tamil, Vietnamese. How to hold a newborn: in pictures To hold a baby safely, take care with their head and neck. Slide a hand under the baby’s head and the other hand under their bottom, then lift. See more. Babies growing well in the first year: Aboriginal parents Use this picture guide to help Aboriginal parents keep babies growing well in the first year. Get info on breastfeeding, solids, health and hygiene. Washing and bathing newborns: Aboriginal parents Clean babies are happy, healthy babies. This picture guide for Aboriginal parents shows how to prepare a bath and wash newborns safely. Outdoor safety at home: in pictures This illustrated guide to outdoor child safety at home explains safety around cars, pools, spas and play equipment, sun safety and safety in the garden. CPR for babies under 12 months: in pictures See how to do baby CPR. 1. Check for danger. 2. Check response. 3. Send for help. 4. Check airway and breathing. 5. Start compressions and rescue breaths. Indoor safety at home: in pictures This illustrated guide to child safety at home indoors has information on smoke detectors, safety glass, poisons, safety gates, sharp items and blind cords. Choking first aid for babies under 12 months: in pictures See what to do if a baby is choking. Phone 000 for an ambulance. Lay baby down and start with back blows. Do chest thrusts if the blockage doesn’t clear. Burns and scalds first aid: in pictures Burns and scalds need immediate first aid. This includes treating the burn with cool running water. You might need to call an ambulance or seek medical help. CPR when baby is not breathing: Aboriginal parents This CPR guide for Aboriginal parents shows what to do when a baby under 12 months isn’t breathing. Call 000. Do chest pushes, air puffs and breath checks. Choking first aid for babies: Aboriginal parents This picture guide for Aboriginal parents shows what to do when a baby under 12 months is choking. Call 000. Check blockage. Do back blows and chest pushes. Good sleep for kids and safe sleep for babies: Aboriginal families Kids need lots of good sleep to grow well. Use this picture guide for Aboriginal families to help kids get enough sleep. Get safe sleep tips for babies too. Newborn wind and burping: in pictures Newborns might have wind from swallowing air when crying or feeding. Burping can help newborns get rid of wind. See how to burp your newborn – in pictures. Tummy time for babies: in pictures This parenting guide in pictures shows why tummy time is important, how to do tummy time with a young baby, and how to make sure baby enjoys tummy time. Play ideas for baby talking and reading: in pictures Play is how babies develop and learn. Get illustrated play ideas to develop baby talking and reading, including everyday talking, singing, naming and words. Brushing children’s teeth: in pictures Brushing teeth is vital to your child’s dental health. Our illustrated guide takes you through the steps for keeping kids’ teeth clean and healthy. How to breastfeed: in pictures This illustrated guide shows you how to breastfeed using baby-led attachment and mother-led attachment. Good attachment is key to breastfeeding success. Infant formula preparation: in pictures Use this picture guide to infant formula preparation to see how to clean and sterilise bottles, make up infant formula and get bottles ready to feed babies. Breastfeeding positions: in pictures Cradle position, football hold or lying down? Our illustrated guide takes you through the breastfeeding positions you can use to breastfeed your baby. Babies can start solids around 6 months but not before 4 months. Start with pureed iron-rich foods, and move on to roughly mashed foods. See examples. Bottle-feeding and formula: Aboriginal parents Use this picture guide for Aboriginal parents to get steps for bottle-feeding, preparing infant formula, and using infant formula. Healthy food every day: Aboriginal families Use this picture guide for Aboriginal families to find out how to give kids healthy food every day. Get tips on shopping for healthy food too. Breastfeeding is best: Aboriginal parents This picture guide for Aboriginal parents shows breastfeeding positions and techniques. Breastfeeding and breastmilk are best for babies. Kids and media: Aboriginal families Use this picture guide for Aboriginal families to find out about helping kids and teens be safe and responsible with social media, video games, movies and apps. Looking after kids’ teeth: Aboriginal families Use this picture guide for Aboriginal families to look after kids’ teeth. It’s easy: brush teeth, give kids healthy food, and see a dentist regularly.