Bringing your baby home can be an exciting time. From clothes, bedding and car seats, here are a few hints on what you should have ready.

Safe baby furniture and baby equipment protects your baby. When choosing cots, highchairs, change tables, safety gates and more, look for AS/NZS standards.

Crying is a normal part of your baby’s development and is normal for all babies from all cultural backgrounds

When choosing a baby carrier, sling or backpack, look for healthy hip positioning for your baby. Use the T.I.C.K.S. rule to position babies safely in slings.

Infants can suffer serious injuries when unsupervised in baby walkers. Always keep an eye on your infant when they're using a baby walker and ensure hazardous areas in the house are blocked off.

Are baby walkers safe? Will they help your child learn to walk and keep them occupied while you work? Find out if baby walkers are right for your child.

Dummy independence is when babies can put their dummies in by themselves. This helps if your baby uses a dummy to settle. You can teach dummy independence.

Babies can suffer a range of injuries from incorrectly used or damaged slings and carriers. Make sure the product you buy is suitable for both you and your baby, and is made of heavy duty, well-wearing materials.

Baby sleep habits can affect the whole family. Our guide explains how to phase out sleep habits like dummies, music and rocking so you all get more sleep.

Dummies soothe some babies and help them settle. But dummies can be a hard habit to break, and babies also need help to manage them. Get tips for dummy use.